Semi-aromatic wine, best consumed young (due to the low average presence of tannins), but also suitable for ageing after bottle refinement:

colour: very deep ruby red with noticeable and evident violet hues, especially in the early period. Red, garnet or purple in the Passito version.

aroma: aromatic, pleasant, intense and persistent. When aged, it develops a floral-fruity bouquet with notes of strawberry, cherry, blueberry, blackberry, red fruits, plum and noble flowers (wilted rose and violet). When consumed young, it has a characteristic fresh and delicate “vinous” aroma, reminiscent of fermenting grapes (known as “cellar aroma”). The Passito shows hints of plum and ripe fruit.

taste: characteristic. It may show slight variations depending on the vintage and the type of vinification and/or refinement, but it is generally pleasant, smooth, fragrant, slightly tannic yet delicate and enjoyable on the palate. It may also be intense, fresh and fruity, with a pronounced violet note. The structure is fairly full-bodied (medium) and the taste is dry. Wine aged in wood may acquire slight typical savoury notes from the barrel. The polyphenol content is good, while the minimum total acidity must range between 4.00 g/l (Passito) and 4.50 g/l (Base and Superiore types). A quality Lacrima must have the right and balanced combination of aroma and flavour, where neither should overpower the other. The Passito has a velvety, harmonious and sweet aftertaste, sometimes reminiscent of preserved fruit; it tastes dry only when the level of residual sugars is low.