Lacrima
Red wine grape variety
Lacrima — red wine grape variety with signature aromas of violet, rose petal, black cherry. Structural profile: Medium(+) body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium tannin, Medium alcohol. Sensium blind-tasting coach reference.
Structural pillars
AcidityMedium(+)
TanninMedium
BodyMedium(+)
AlcoholMedium
Color intensityMedium
Aromatic intensityPronounced
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
violetrose petalblack cherry
Common
strawberryblack pepperlicorice
Occasional
orange zest
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
- Style examples: Lacrima di Morro d'Alba DOC · Marche varietal Lacrima
Common questions
- Is Lacrima a red or white grape variety?
- Lacrima is a red wine grape variety. Sensium documents its structure, aromas, and confusion signals for blind tasting.
- 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 is Lacrima most often confused with in blind tasting?
- Lacrima is most commonly confused with Frappato, Pelaverga and Ojaleshi. Sensium's Compare view leads with the decisive cues that resolve each call.
- Where is Lacrima grown?
- Classic regions for Lacrima include Marche, Morro d'Alba and Ancona.