Sorrentino Lacryma Christi Rosso 750mL

Piedirosso and Aglianico Pompeiano Sorrentino from Napoli Italia The legend goes that when Lucifer was expelled from Paradise, he managed to steal a piece of that heavenly land, forming the Gulf of Naples. Saddened by this loss, Jesus Christ began to weep, shedding tears directly onto Vesuvius. From these sacred tears grew the vines and grapes with an angelic flavor, which we call Lacryma Christi. This ancient legend is just one of the many stories surrounding our Vesuvian wine, a nectar of the gods with deep roots in history. ​The ancient rulers of the world fully developed the winemaking potential of this volcanic land, planting the vines called Vesuvio, from which Lacryma Christi originates. The volcanic soil is a gift from nature, bestowing upon Vesuvian vines and everything that grows on Vesuvius a unique distinctive characteristic. The soil composition varies based on the volcano's slope and the type of eruption. In our vineyards located on the southwest slope, the abundance of l