Sorrentino Lacryma Christi Bianco Organic 2024
Alcohol: 12.5%
Grape(s): Coda di Volpe, Falanghina
Location: Vesuvio DOC, Campania, Italy
Tasting Notes: Pale straw yellow with golden reflections; fresh and expressive aromas of ripe pear, golden apple and citrus blossom, with notes of white peach, fresh fennel and a striking volcanic minerality reminiscent of warm pumice and sea salt; medium-bodied with a clean, vibrant acidity and a smooth, textured palate, offering flavors of stone fruit, lemon zest and a distinctive smoky, ashy mineral undertone that is the unmistakable hallmark of Vesuvian terroir, leading to a long, saline and refreshingly dry finish.
Notes: Lacryma Christi — meaning "Tears of Christ" — is one of Italy's most evocative and historically resonant wine names, produced exclusively from vineyards cultivated on the volcanic soils of Mount Vesuvius. Sorrentino's organic version is crafted without synthetic pesticides or herbicides, allowing the unique character of the volcanic ash and lapilli soils to express themselves with exceptional purity and authenticity. The combination of Coda di Volpe's body and aromatic richness with Falanghina's freshness and floral lift creates a wine of genuine complexity and Mediterranean charm.
Food Pairing: Pairs magnificently with grilled seafood, spaghetti alle vongole, fried zucchini blossoms, Neapolitan pizza, buffalo mozzarella and classic Campanian antipasti.
Winery Story: Sorrentino is a family estate with deep roots in the Vesuvio DOC, one of Italy's most dramatic and historically significant wine regions. Nestled on the fertile volcanic slopes of Mount Vesuvius overlooking the Bay of Naples, the winery has long been a guardian of the ancient Lacryma Christi tradition, farming indigenous varieties that have thrived on the volcano's mineral-rich soils for centuries. With a firm commitment to organic viticulture, Sorrentino crafts wines that are not only a faithful expression of one of Italy's most unique terroirs but also a tribute to the extraordinary resilience and character of Campania's viticultural heritage.
