Wine at the Table
Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio
The short answer
Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio is a red Italian wine from Campania (Vesuvius), made from Piedirosso and Aglianico. It tastes smoky, cherry, medium body and pairs best with pizza, meatballs and tomato pasta.
- Style
- Smoky, cherry, medium body, Campania (Vesuvius)
- Glass
- Wide-bowl red wine glass at 60°F / 16°C
- Strength
- About 12.5–13% ABV
Where it comes from
Grown on the slopes of Mount Vesuvius; the name means 'tears of Christ', from a local legend.
What you need
- Grape: Piedirosso and Aglianico
- Region: Campania (Vesuvius)
- Style: Smoky, cherry, medium body
How Larry builds it
- 01
Get the temperature right. Serve at 60°F / 16°C. Most kitchens are too warm — 15 minutes in the fridge helps.
- 02
Pour with food. Built for the table: pizza, meatballs and tomato pasta.
- 03
Larry's tip. A volcano in a glass. With pizza.
Larry’s rule: A volcano in a glass. With pizza.
Variations worth making
Questions people ask
What food goes with Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio?
Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio pairs well with pizza, meatballs and tomato pasta.
What grape is Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio made from?
Piedirosso and Aglianico, grown in Campania (Vesuvius).
What does Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio taste like?
Smoky, cherry, medium body.
What temperature should Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio be served at?
About 60°F / 16°C.
What to eat with it
Pour it like Larry
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