Lacrima
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Lacrima di Morro d'Alba
Lacrima is a red wine grape with signature aromas of violet, rose petal, black cherry. Structure: Medium(+) body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Frappato and Pelaverga.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for unmistakable violet-rose aromatic lift before structure cues.
- Check tannin as medium and palate as fresh rather than heavy.
Confidence signals
- Violet-rose aromatic signature
- Medium structure with fresh fruit core
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Marche · Morro d'Alba · Ancona
- Classic styles: Highly aromatic Marche red with floral identity · Medium-bodied red balancing perfume and fresh fruit
Common questions
Is Lacrima a red or white grape variety?
Lacrima is a red wine grape variety.
What does Lacrima smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Lacrima include violet, rose petal and black cherry. Structural profile: Medium(+) body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Lacrima?
Documented tells for Lacrima: Look for unmistakable violet-rose aromatic lift before structure cues. and Check tannin as medium and palate as fresh rather than heavy..
What is Lacrima most often confused with in blind tasting?
Lacrima is most commonly confused with Frappato, Pelaverga and Ojaleshi. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Lacrima grown?
Classic regions for Lacrima include Marche, Morro d'Alba and Ancona.