Lacrima di Morro D'Alba BARBAROSSA 2019

2019 Vintage – Now 7 Years Old, Intensely Floral, Silky and Wonderfully Aromatic. A Rare Italian Red with Extraordinary Character.

Romagnoli BARBAROSSO 2019 is a rare and highly aromatic expression of Lacrima di Morro d’Alba, one of Italy's most distinctive indigenous red grape varieties, grown almost exclusively in the hills around Morro d’Alba in the Marche region. Made from 100% Lacrima, this charming wine celebrates the grape's extraordinary floral perfume, elegant structure and wonderfully approachable character.

The vineyards lie approximately 190–250 metres above sea level, on clay-rich soils with a significant sandy component. The wine takes its name from Emperor Frederick Barbarossa, who, according to local tradition, encountered Lacrima wine during the siege of Ancona in 1167.

The 2019 displays an attractive ruby-red colour with developing garnet reflections and an intensely fragrant bouquet of violets, wild roses, lavender, ripe cherries and forest berries, complemented by dried flowers, cinnamon, nutmeg and delicate balsamic spices. On the palate, it is dry, light- to medium-bodied, beautifully rounded and silky, with juicy red fruit, refreshing acidity, softened tannins and a pleasantly savoury finish.

The grapes are carefully hand-harvested and fermented in temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks, followed by maturation in steel rather than oak. This gentle approach preserves Lacrima's remarkable floral aromas and fresh fruit character without introducing heavy oak flavours.

Now 7 years old in 2026, BARBAROSSO 2019 has reached an attractive stage of maturity. Its exuberant youthful perfume has developed more delicate notes of dried roses, mature cherries, sweet spices and earthy herbs, while the tannins have become particularly soft and supple.

Unlike Romagnoli's richer, partially dried-grape MIRUMMUNDI, BARBAROSSO offers a lighter, fresher and more immediately approachable expression of Lacrima. Its exceptional floral character and elegant texture make it a fascinating alternative to more conventional Italian reds.

A wonderfully fragrant, mature Italian red – silky, elegant and bursting with floral character. Particularly enjoyable with aromatic Asian cuisine, and an exceptional bargain at this special price.