Villa Dora Gelsonero 2021 Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio Rosso DOC

A red Lacryma Christi from Villa Dora, made from Piedirosso and Aglianico from vines planted in 1980 on volcanic soil. The grapes are hand-harvested with vineyard selection, fermented in temperature-controlled steel and aged in second- and third-pass wood for 16 months, followed by 6 to 8 months in bottle. It is suggested with red meat dishes, especially beef stew with black truffle. It is deep ruby red. The nose shows dark berry fruit with light spice and minerality, which carries through to the palate. The palate is full with broad but not heavy body, good acidity and a spicy finish that persists.