Lacrima di Morro d'Alba "Diana" Filodivino

Filodivino's red “Diana” is made from 100% Lacrima, a grape with fascinating and still partly mysterious origins: according to some theories it is related to the varieties grown along the Adriatic in Roman times, while others trace it back to local selections that emerged in the Middle Ages in the countryside between Ancona and Jesi. Diana expresses a precise idea of Lacrima: a wine that combines its aromatic, fruity character with a dry, smooth and satisfying drinkability, free from any excess. The grapes come from vineyards around the winery in San Marcello; in some vintages, grapes are added from the estate's finest Lacrima plot in Ostra, a neighbouring village, also at 220-240 metres above sea level, with vines that can be over 30 years old. At Filodivino yields are tightly controlled, rarely exceeding 60 quintals of grapes per hectare, and the harvest is always by hand, in small crates, around the second half of September. In the cellar the grapes are destemmed and fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks with short macerations on the skins, which rarely last beyond the end of fermentation. Afterwards, 85% of the wine is aged on its fine lees in steel tanks, while a small portion, around 15%, matures in truncated-cone oak vats for six months. After bottling, the wine rests for at least as many months again before release. In the glass it shows an intense red colour with violet hues. The aromatic profile is typical and recognisable, with notes of violet, dog rose and wild berries intertwining in an elegant and inviting bouquet. On the palate it is round and enveloping, supported by good structure and soft, fine tannins that accompany a dynamic sip, combining immediacy and depth. “Diana” is an appealing, direct wine that invites a second sip without sacrificing persistence and character, offering an authentic, traditional interpretation of a rare and distinctive native grape. Perfect with traditional Marche dishes, from ciauscolo salami to brodetto fish stew.