2021 Lacryma Christi

For those who are drawn to the wines of Etna for their unique expressions built off the back of the volcano they are grown on, this is one for the list. The intense and unusually captivating aroma of ash, which alternates with notes of fruit, and the fresh, salty and gratifying mouthfeel make it totally unique. And it is the uniqueness of the “Italian style”– something also found in other sectors like fashion, design, art and food – that makes Italy great. Cousins Andrea and Francesco Matron...Read More...

For those who are drawn to the wines of Etna for their unique expressions built off the back of the volcano they are grown on, this is one for the list. The intense and unusually captivating aroma of ash, which alternates with notes of fruit, and the fresh, salty and gratifying mouthfeel make it totally unique. And it is the uniqueness of the “Italian style”– something also found in other sectors like fashion, design, art and food – that makes Italy great. Cousins Andrea and Francesco Matrone revived their grandfather’s old winery in 2014 and acquired 2.5 hectares of vineyards on the lower slopes of Mt Vesuvius with ungrafted vines of Caprettone, Piedirosso, Sciascinoso and other rare local varietals like Boscotrecase and Trecase. 

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