Lacrima di Morro
Styles
Principal grape varieties
Terroir
Natural factors
- Hilly soils of great depth, rich in fine argille and calcare, at elevations between 150 and 250 m a.s.l. (via Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0)
- Temperate climate with warm summers and annual rainfall ranging from 700 to 800 mm. (via Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0)
- Hilly area less than 25 km from the Adriatic, with coastal influence on the microclimate. (via Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0)
Human factors
- Millenary viticulture in the area, with ampelographic descriptions of the Lacrima variety already documented in the 18th century.
- The name "Lacrima" derives from the thick yet delicate skin of the berries, which split at ripeness releasing small droplets of juice. (via Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0)
Terroir / wine link
- Argillaceous and calcareous soils (150–250 m a.s.l.) interact with human factors to shape the unique organoleptic characteristics of the wine. (via Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0)
Facts drawn from the cahier's terroir-link section (Lien au terroir) by automatic interpretation — see the source.
Sources
- Specification (EUR-Lex, single document)
- eAmbrosia register (EU) — File number PDO-IT-A0431
- Official trade body site — Istituto Marchigiano di Tutela Vini (IMT)