Santa Barbara
Lacrima di Morro d'Alba Pignocco 2024
| Denomination | DOC Lacrima di Morro d'Alba |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Marche (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Lacrima |
- Grape variety and designation: 100% Lacrima, Lacrima di Morro d’Alba DOC, vintage 2024
- Sensory profile: ruby red colour with violet highlights, notes of rose, violet and red fruits
- Vinification in steel: one week fermentation at 23–24 °C to preserve aromatic freshness
- Pairings: ideal with cured meats, cheeses, meat sauces, roasts, lamb and game
- Serving: decant for one hour; serve at 16–18 °C; alcohol 12.5% vol.; contains sulphites
Description
What kind of wine it is
Pignocco by Santa Barbara is a still red wine that faithfully expresses the Marche region. Made from Lacrima grapes, it displays a bright ruby colour enriched with violet highlights. On the nose, it reveals a floral and fruity bouquet, with notes of red rose, violet, and ripe wild berries. On the palate, it is fresh and vinous, characterised by sweet and velvety tannins. This harmonious profile makes it ideal to pair with rich meat sauces, roasts, and traditional local cheeses.
Where it comes from
The grapes grow in the municipality of Barbara, on the Marche hills between the Misa and Nevola rivers, a short distance from the Adriatic Sea. The vineyards are situated on clay-limestone soils, ideal for giving the wine structure and finesse. Excellent sun exposure and the constant coastal breeze are essential for the health of Lacrima, a rare native variety that is particularly sensitive and complex to cultivate. Its name derives from the characteristic skin of the berry which, once ripe, tends to split, allowing small drops to seep out. The agronomic management follows the double inverted spur cordon system, encouraging balanced vegetative growth.
How it is produced
After manual harvesting, carried out at full ripeness, the process continues with fermentation in stainless steel for about a week. Temperature control between 23 and 24 °C is essential to extract colour while preserving the aromatic integrity of the Lacrima. This production technique ensures immediate drinking pleasure and a harmonious finish. To best appreciate its nuances, it is recommended to allow one hour of aeration before consumption. Served at a temperature of 16-18 °C, the wine fully expresses its lively vinous character.
History and Curiosities
Pignocco is a fascinating Lacrima di Morro d’Alba DOC that celebrates a rare indigenous Marche grape variety with ancient origins. Its evocative name recalls the unmistakable drops that ooze from the ripe berries or their distinctive shape. Produced by the Santa Barbara winery, founded in 1984 within an ancient monastery, this red wine encapsulates the authentic essence of the region. Acclaimed by critics, it boasts prestigious awards such as 95 points from Luca Maroni and 4 Bibenda bunches, confirming the excellence of this fine label.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
14 -16 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1984
- Oenologist: Pierluigi Lorenzetti
- Bottles produced: 950.000
- Hectares: 45
set up in a nearby village. Since then, that village took the name of Barbara which is where our winery is located today, having the privilege of being housed in an old monastery.
Our winery is located 25 km from the Adriatic Sea and is located on the hills that run between the Misa and Nevola rivers. Here a team of professionals works in the winery and vineyards every day, fuelled by passion, determination and a pinch of creativity so that our grapes maintain their beauty and express the quality of our land. Read more
| Name | Santa Barbara Lacrima di Morro d'Alba Pignocco 2024 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still dry |
| Denomination | Lacrima di Morro d'Alba DOC |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Lacrima |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Marche |
| Vendor | Santa Barbara |
| Story | History and Curiosities Pignocco is a fascinating Lacrima di Morro d’Alba DOC that celebrates a rare indigenous Marche grape variety with ancient origins. Its evocative name recalls the unmistakable drops that ooze from the ripe berries or their distinctive shape. Produced by the Santa Barbara winery, founded in 1984 within an ancient monastery, this red wine encapsulates the authentic essence of the region. Acclaimed by critics, it boasts prestigious awards such as 95 points from Luca Maroni and 4 Bibenda bunches, confirming the excellence of this fine label. |
| Origin | Barbara (AN), hills between the rivers Misa and Nevola, 25 km from the Adriatic Sea |
| Soil composition | Medium texture |
| Cultivation system | Cordone speronato doppio capovolto |
| Fermentation temperature | 23–24 °C |
| Fermentation | About a week |
| Production technique | Fermentation in steel tanks at a controlled temperature (23–24 °C) for about a week |
| Wine making | Fermentation in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature (23–24 °C) for about one week. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |