DOC White

Quirinoli Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio Bianco

Quirinoli
Grapes
Caprettone, Falanghina
Denomination
Vesuvio DOC
Region
Campania

Caprettone leads this fresh Vesuvian white, with Falanghina making up the blend. White fruit and herbs suit shellfish and light pasta. Quirinoli makes it in steel tanks for a juicy style.

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Tasting Notes

Quirinoli's fresh Caprettone and Falanghina blend

Mount Somma and Vesuvius provide the grapes for this steel-made white. White fruit and herbs set its fresh tone.

Tasted by
ItalianWines editorial, from the producer's notes
Source
Producer notes · confidence High
Typical of Caprettone
Body Light / Full
Tannins Smooth / Grippy
Sweetness Dry / Sweet
Acidity Soft / Crisp
Nose

White-fleshed fruit and Mediterranean herbs lead this white from Mount Somma and Vesuvius. A light mineral edge runs through the fresh aromas.

Citrusy fruitCitrusy fruit
AppleApple
White peachWhite peach
Palate

The blend of 80% Caprettone and 20% Falanghina tastes fresh and juicy. Steel-tank winemaking keeps the focus on its fruit. It is dry, with bright acidity.

Finish

Quirinoli's Bianco has a lingering, fresh finish. It leaves a gentle salty note behind.

Overall

Choose this Caprettone-led white for shellfish, simple fish dishes and fresh cheese. Its steel-made style suits a meal built around freshness.

Denomination Compliance Snapshot

Vesuvio in five fields

A compact view of what the Vesuvio denomination actually requires, and how this bottle sits inside it. Pulled from the official Italian disciplinare.

Allowed grapes
7 varieties listed in the disciplinare
This bottle: Caprettone, Falanghina.
Minimum ageing
No minimum ageing
The production rules set no waiting time and no release date for this wine.
Region / area
The lower slopes of Vesuvius in 16 communes of the province of Naples: all of Boscotrecase, Trecase and San Sebastiano al Vesuvio, and parts of 13 more from Torre del Greco and Ercolano round to Somma Vesuviana and Ottaviano.
Source: Disciplinare.
Style
DOC · Vesuvio
Alcohol minimum in the rules: 12.0%. A total-alcohol minimum includes the alcohol the remaining sugar could produce, so the ABV on the label can be lower.
Classification
DOC (Denominazione di Origine Controllata)
What that means →
The disciplinare, the place, the label

Lacryma Christi Bianco from Mount Somma and Vesuvius

Quirinoli blends 80% Caprettone with 20% Falanghina. The grapes grow within the Vesuvius National Park.

01

DOC, DOCG, IGT: what the badges mean

Italian wine law sorts bottles into a pyramid. DOCG sits at the top: tightly drawn boundaries, prescribed grapes, mandatory ageing, government tasting before release. DOC is the same idea with looser thresholds. IGT (Indicazione Geografica Tipica) is broader still, requiring only that 85% of the grapes come from the named territory.

Vesuvio is in the DOC tier. That is not a quality verdict, it is a description of how much freedom the producer has at vinification and ageing.

02

The denomination rules, in detail

  • Allowed grapes. 7 varieties listed in the disciplinare
  • Yield ceiling. 10.0 tonnes per hectare
  • Alcohol minimum in the rules. 12.0% vol. A total-alcohol minimum includes the alcohol the remaining sugar could produce, so the ABV on the label can be lower.
  • Minimum ageing. No minimum ageing in the rules
  • Tasting panel. Chemical analysis and a tasting commission before sale, required by Italian law for every DOC and DOCG
03

Region and area context

Vesuvio falls within Campania, covering The lower slopes of Vesuvius in 16 communes of the province of Naples: all of Boscotrecase, Trecase and San Sebastiano al Vesuvio, and parts of 13 more from Torre del Greco and Ercolano round to Somma Vesuviana and Ottaviano..

Vesuvio DOC zone The producer Wine route in the zone

Producer: Quirinoli, Trecase. Directions

Wine route in the zone: Amalfi cliff and Vesuvius loop.

04

Reading the label

  • QuirinoliProducer / estate
  • Caprettone · FalanghinaGrape varieties
  • Vesuvio DOCGeographic indication and quality tier
Food Pairing

Seafood, herbs and fresh cheese with Quirinoli Bianco

Quirinoli's Caprettone-led white has fresh fruit and herbal notes. Start with shellfish, light pasta and soft cheese.

Salt balance Strong match

Shellfish and seafood pasta

The freshness of this Caprettone-led white suits the salt of shellfish. Quirinoli's juicy fruit gives the match some softness without a heavy feel.

Try with: Impepata di cozze · Fregula ai frutti di mare · Linguine alle vongole · More pairings →

Aromatic bridge Strong match

Basil, green herbs and vegetables

Mediterranean herbs in Quirinoli's Bianco echo basil and green herbs on the plate. The fresh white-fruit style suits vegetable dishes with a light sauce.

Try with: Trofie al pesto · Bruschetta with basil · Grilled courgettes · More pairings →

Fat cutting Good match

Fresh cheese and light starters

Bright acidity keeps this dry Vesuvian white lively beside soft cheese. The Caprettone and Falanghina blend has enough juicy fruit for milky flavours.

Try with: Insalata Caprese · Burrata · Fresh ricotta · More pairings →

Body matching Good match

Plain fish, chicken and gentle risotto

Quirinoli's fresh, steel-made white fits meals without a rich sauce. Its fruit and herbs sit comfortably beside mild fish, chicken or a gentle vegetable risotto.

Try with: Grilled sea bass · Lemon chicken · Risi e bisi

Avoid Clash

Rich desserts and strong blue cheese

The dry finish of this Vesuvian white can seem sharp beside very sweet desserts. Strong blue cheese can also drown out its fresh fruit and herbs.

Skip with: Chocolate fondant · Sticky toffee pudding · Stilton · Pairing guide →

Drinking + cellar
Serving temperature
8-12°C

Aim for the cooler end on a warm day; warmer end opens up more aromatics.

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Tasting notes

Based on the producer's published tasting notes.

Confidence · High
Appellation rules & ageing

From the official Italian disciplinare for this denomination, cross-checked against the Ministry of Agriculture register.

Confidence · High
Drink window & cellar potential

Any advice here on keeping this wine is general, not a forecast for the bottle in your hand. Drinking years, where shown, belong to the vintage named beside them.

Confidence · Medium
Related

Quirinoli Bianco, its grapes and Vesuvius

Producer
Quirinoli Campania
Grapes
Caprettone Falanghina
Denomination
Vesuvio DOC
Region
Campania Region guide

Common Questions

The blend is 80% Caprettone and 20% Falanghina. Its grapes come from Mount Somma and Mount Vesuvius, inside the Vesuvius National Park.

Expect white-fleshed fruit, Mediterranean herbs and a light mineral edge. The dry palate feels fresh and juicy, with a lingering finish.

Quirinoli makes this white in stainless steel tanks. The result is a fresh, fruit-led style, with Caprettone making up most of the blend.

Start with shellfish, seafood pasta or simple fish dishes. Its fresh fruit and herbs also suit grilled vegetables, chicken and fresh cheeses such as mozzarella.

The wine's own technical sheet recommends 8°C. Serve it chilled with seafood or light starters, then let it warm a little in the glass.

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