"Munazei" Rosso Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio DOC 2022

It is a great classic of Campania's viticulture. We are talking about Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio, a DOC wine produced right at the foot of the volcano. Casa Setaro offers it in this traditional version, made from pure Piedirosso grapes. Munazei, however, has another peculiarity. Like all the wines of this beautiful Campanian company, in fact, this Lacryma Christi is made from grapes grown on free-range vines, therefore not grafted onto American roots. This is a real rarity in the old world, except in areas, such as the one where the winery's vineyards are located, where the soils are of volcanic origin. Here, in fact, the parasite that causes phylloxera does not find life easy and the vines can grow freely without running the risk of being affected. The vineyards are located in Bosco del Monaco and Tirone della Guardia, within the beautiful Vesuvius National Park. Manual selection of the grapes, destemming and extended cryo-maceration for up to 72 hours. This is followed by fermentation at a controlled temperature and refinement, again in steel, for 6 months. Ruby red colour with violet reflections, the nose is richly floral, with hints of violets and wild flowers. To make everything more intriguing, then, comes a pleasant note of spices, such as black pepper, and flint. In the mouth, it is juicy, balanced and elegant. With a long, savoury finish.