Le Marche, one of the lesser known and less traveled regions of Italy is in my books, an unsung hero of the country. Located on the east side of the country, halfway down the Adriatic coast, it has everything going for it. Rolling hills, mountains, seasides, beaches, unparalleled local cuisine and of course native grape varieties that are gaining more ground on the international stage. Verdicchio, perhaps the most famous grape to come out of Le Marche is one of Italy’s oldest white grapes, and one of the only Italian white grapes capable of ageing. It shows its versatility by being made in a variety of styles: sweet (passito), still and sparkling.
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Having tasted all styles of lacrima, I can attest to the quality and amazing uniqueness of this grape. If you have not yet had a chance to experience lacrima in any of its forms, I encourage you to go out and find some! It is an experience you are sure to not forget!
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As this post is being published, I have returned to Le Marche, where I can be found soaking up the sun by the seaside or hiking up the mountainside, inevitably drinking lacrima! Salute!
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“lacrima was granted DOC status in 1995, but was in danger of becoming extinct with only seven hectares remaining at the time“ — that is crazy! I just wrote about a similar situation with a Greek variety. So happy there are growers tending to preservation and biodiversity.
Yes! This is why I love Italian native grapes! Farmers are trying to preserve them, grow them, make great wine, and then sell them, instead of promptly ripping them up in favour of international varieties!
Lacrima di Morro d’Alba is indeed a fab and very particular wine, I am happy that you liked it. Verdicchio is indeed a more well-known grape and wine from Le Marche, though in no way the only white wine with ageing potential…;-) Though it is a wine where some producers have a good historical memory regarding the longevity of this wine.
yes, I agree…it is ONE of Italy’s white grapes with potential to age! There are others for sure!
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I agree – Lacrima is an exceptional wine, and one sip will make you a fan for life. Welcome to Italian FWT, Marcia!
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My first Lacrima was also unforgettable. I have spent the last twenty years trying to find one here in California. Thanks for posting and joining the #ItalianFWT. I look foward to reading more from you.
Yes! I look forward to participating in the group!
I’ve had lots of wines from unique Italian grapes, but I’ve never had Lacrima.
Jeff, you will definitely have to try one! They are really quite remarkable! I’m particularly fond of the sweet dessert style!
I have never heard of this grape. I am going to have to be on the lookout. Michigan is not a great place to find wines that are not mainstream.
Its a wonderful grape! So versatile too as it’s made in all those styles! Thanks for reading!