Velenosi
Lacrima di Morro d'Alba Superiore Querciantica 2023
| Denomination | DOC Lacrima di Morro d'Alba Superiore |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Area | Marche (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Lacrima |
- Denomination and grapes: Still red wine DOC Superiore 100% Lacrima di Morro d’Alba
- Aromas and colour: Purplish ruby colour; hints of strawberry, morello cherry, violet and rose
- Flavour and structure: Full and juicy taste, lively freshness, delicate tannins and long finish
- Vinification in steel: 20-day maceration with pumping over in closed fermentation tanks
- Serving and pairings: Decant for 1 hour at 16°C; for roasts, savoury meats and mature cheeses
Description
What type of wine it is
The Querciantica by Velenosi is a still red wine from the Marche region that masterfully interprets the Lacrima di Morro d’Alba Superiore denomination. Made exclusively from Lacrima grapes, it reveals an intense ruby red colour in the glass, enriched by deep violet reflections. The olfactory profile opens with a fragrant and floral bouquet, dominated by notes of strawberry, morello cherry, violet, rose and geranium. On the palate, it offers a full and balanced sip, characterised by a lively freshness and soft tannins, which accompany a juicy and pleasantly persistent gustatory progression.
Where it comes from
The roots of this wine lie in the vineyards of San Marcello, in the province of Ancona, a territory historically suited to the cultivation of Lacrima. The hills of the Marche offer predominantly clayey and fertile soils, essential for giving the wine its unique structure and a velvety texture. The spurred cordon training system encourages optimal ripening, allowing the grape variety to best express its hints of red fruits and floral aromas. This specific terroir results in a distinct sapidity and balance, ensuring an elegant and well-defined persistence.
How it is produced
After destemming, fermentation takes place in steel at a controlled temperature, with maceration on the skins for about twenty days. During this phase, daily pumping over carried out in closed fermenters is essential to preserve the integrity of the grape variety's primary aromas. The result is a pulpy red, with well-integrated tannins. Ideally served at sixteen degrees to appreciate its sensory range, this wine pairs harmoniously with savoury meats and aged cheeses, as well as rich roast beef, elegantly supporting the complexity of the courses.
History and interesting facts
Querciantica is an authentic treasure from the Marche region, born from the rare Lacrima di Morro d’Alba grape variety, grown exclusively in the Ancona area and known since 1167. The Velenosi winery produces this superb DOC Superiore expression from the vineyards of San Marcello. Awarded 99 points by Luca Maroni, this excellent single-varietal wine possesses the elegance required to evolve in the cellar for up to six years.
Awards
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2023
4Italian Sommelier Foundation (FIS) guide This has been one of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy for over 10 years.
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2023
99/100
One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
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2023
2One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
14 -16 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1984
- Oenologist: Attilio Pagli, Filippo Carli
- Bottles produced: 2.500.000
- Hectares: 192
The heart of the company is located in the historic city of Ascoli Piceno, which is located in the region Marche at a distance of about 20 km from Adriatic Sea and at a height of 150/200 m above sea level.
The company's farms extend across the hills that surround the splendid valley of the Tronto river, which, thanks to its clayey and fertile soils, has always been suited to the cultivation of vines.
In addition to the four companies located in Ascoli Piceno, Castorano, Monsampolo del Tronto and Castel di Lama, there is a vineyard in the area of Ancarano (TE) and in the area of San Marcello (AN), between the Castelli di Jesi.
Since the beginning, the winery has achieved great success with journalistic criticism published in the most renowned national and international newspapers such as: W, Robert Parker, Red shrimp, Luca Maroni, AIS and many others.
This is why it is present throughout the national territory with the collaboration of 85 agencies and abroad where it is present in 52 nations both in Europe and in the rest of the world.
Production to date is approximately 2.500.000 bottles and the expectations certainly don't stop there. Read more
| Name | Velenosi Lacrima di Morro d'Alba Superiore Querciantica 2023 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Lacrima di Morro d'Alba DOC |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Lacrima |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Marche |
| Vendor | Velenosi |
| Story | History and interesting facts Querciantica is an authentic treasure from the Marche region, born from the rare Lacrima di Morro d’Alba grape variety, grown exclusively in the Ancona area and known since 1167. The Velenosi winery produces this superb DOC Superiore expression from the vineyards of San Marcello. Awarded 99 points by Luca Maroni, this excellent single-varietal wine possesses the elegance required to evolve in the cellar for up to six years. |
| Origin | Municipality of San Marcello (province of Ancona), in the Marche region, Italy |
| Soil composition | Predominantly clayey |
| Cultivation system | Spurred cordon |
| Plants per hectare | 5,000 |
| Yield per hectare | 110 quintals per hectare |
| Harvest | Generally in mid-September |
| Fermentation | Approximately 20 days |
| Production technique | Temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel tanks with maceration on the skins for approximately 20 days and daily pump-overs (in closed fermenters). |
| Wine making | After destemming, the grapes are conveyed into stainless steel fermentation tanks, where they ferment at a controlled temperature. Maceration on the skins lasts for about 20 days, during which pump-overs are performed daily and are almost exclusively closed to best preserve the fruity and floral aromas typical of the grape variety. |
| Total acidity | 5.5 gr/L |
| Residual sugar | 5.2 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |