This wine is crafted entirely from the rare Lacrima grape, native to the hilltop town of Morro d’Alba in Le Marche. It stands out for its intense floral aromatics—think violet and rose petals—paired with vibrant cherry and raspberry flavours, a subtle spice edge, and a silky texture that balances fresh acidity and soft tannins.
Dasempre Lacrima di Morro d’Alba DOC – Aromatic Italian Red Wine (75cl)
Price range: £19.50 through £220.20
Additional information
| Weight | 1 kg |
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| Bottle Quantity | 1, 6, 12 |
Uncover one of Italy’s most distinctive and aromatic red wines with Dasempre Lacrima di Morro d’Alba DOC 2020, from the esteemed Del Pozzo Buono estate in Le Marche. Made entirely from the rare Lacrima grape, this expressive red combines floral elegance with fresh, juicy fruit — a wine that surprises and delights from the first glass.
Tasting Notes:
Intensely perfumed with violet, rose petal, and wild berry aromas, this medium-bodied red offers bright cherry and raspberry flavours with subtle spice and a silky texture. Its floral character is balanced by fresh acidity and soft tannins, making it a graceful, food-friendly choice.
Grape & Region:
Lacrima is a native grape variety grown around the hilltop town of Morro d’Alba in central Italy. The 2020 vintage was vinified with minimal intervention to showcase the grape’s natural aromatics and freshness. This DOC-designated wine reflects both tradition and typicity.
Food Pairing Suggestions:
A brilliant match for fragrant and flavourful dishes such as:
Duck with cherry or berry sauces
Spicy sausage or salami
Mushroom risotto
Mature cheeses or herb-roasted vegetables
Key Details:
Grape Variety: 100% Lacrima
Region: Morro d’Alba DOC, Le Marche, Italy
Vintage: 2020
Style: Aromatic, medium-bodied red
Alcohol Content: Approx. 13%
Serving Temperature: 15–17°C
Bottle Size: 75cl
If you’re looking for something off the beaten path, this Lacrima is a wonderful way to explore Italy’s lesser-known gems — aromatic, lively, and utterly memorable.
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What You Should Know About This Wine
Helpful insights on serving, pairing, and what to expect from the bottle in your glass.
Serve this aromatic medium-bodied red lightly chilled at around 15–17°C to elevate its fresh, juicy profile. It harmonises beautifully with dishes like duck accompanied by cherry or berry sauces, spicy Italian sausage or salami, mushroom risotto, mature cheeses, and herb-roasted vegetables, where its floral character complements fragrant and savoury flavours.
Lacrima is a native variety almost exclusively found around Morro d’Alba in central Italy’s Le Marche region. This DOC reflects a long tradition of growers tailoring wine styles to match regional cuisine and express the unique perfume and freshness of this rare grape. Its name, meaning ‘tear’ in Italian, is believed to refer to the tear-shaped drops the grape berries produce.
You’ll encounter a vibrant bouquet of violet, rose petal and wild berries, followed by bright cherry and raspberry flavours on the palate. The wine is medium-bodied with a silky texture, balanced by fresh acidity and gentle tannins, resulting in a lively yet elegant wine that keeps you coming back for another sip.