Wine Details

Santa Barbara Lacrima di Morro D'Alba DOC Pignocco

Lacrima is a dark-skinned grape variety native to the Marche region. The word lacrima means teardrop in Italian, and is probably reference to the fact that the berries have a tendency to split, dripping juice down the outside of the bunch. Santa Barbara’s Pignocco Lacrima di Morro d’Alba is characterized by very distinct fruity aromas (particularly berries) and flowery rose and violet. In the mouth, a fresh vinous flavor dominates with marked scents of red roses and soft, sweet tannins.  The Pignocco’s light simplicity makes an ideal pairing even for fish.

Region:

Producer:

Santa Barbara

Classification:

Lacrima di Morro D'Alba DOC

Variety:

100% Lacrima di Morro D'Alba

Number of bottles produced:

15,000 bottles

Production area:

Between the Adriatic Sea and Appenine Mountains

Altitude:

250-260 meters (820-853 feet) a.s.l.

Age of vines:

23 years

Yield:

9,000 kg/ha

Training:

Double inverted pruned-spur cordon

Vine density:

3,000 plants/ha

Vinification:

Fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks

Refining:

Short period in stainless steel

Alcohol content:

12%

pH level:

3.55

Acidity:

5.2 g/L

Soil:

Medium-density

Time of harvest:

October

Harvest:

Manual

Recent press reviews

90

Santa Barbara Lacrima di Morro D'Alba DOC Pignocco 2022

Vinous Media (90)- "Purple-hued and dark as night, the Lacrima di Morro d'Alba Pignocco lifts from the glass with a bouquet that blends tropical citrus with mint leaf, violets and dried blueberries. It’s soft and round, caressing the palate with ripe blackberries and sweet spice, all guided by a stream of zesty acidity. A coating of framing tannins adds balance, finishing with a tart sensation and lingering licorice tinge."

89

Santa Barbara Lacrima di Morro D'Alba DOC Pignocco 2021

Vinous Media (89)- "Cascading sweet violet tones give way to sugar-dusted blackberries and a hint of tangerine as the 2021 Lacrima Di Morro d'Alba Pignocco blossoms in the glass. This is soft-textured and more savory than anticipated, with citrus-tinged black fruits and masses of exotic inner florals that form toward the close. At times, the Pignocco reminds me more of a spiced herbal tea than wine, as it tapers off with grippy tannins while leaving the mouthwatering for more. This is remarkably pretty. "