DOC Red

Quirinoli Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio Rosso

Quirinoli
Grapes
Piedirosso, Aglianico
Denomination
Vesuvio DOC
Region
Campania

Piedirosso and Aglianico make this fresh Vesuvio red, with cherry, geranium and black pepper. Fermented in steel, it has gentle tannins for pizza, tomato pasta and roast chicken. Serve it at 16 to 18°C.

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Tasting Notes

Cherry and pepper in Quirinoli Rosso

Piedirosso makes up four fifths of this Vesuvio blend. Aglianico fills the rest, with steel fermentation and gentle tannins shaping a fresh red.

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

Cherry and geranium lead in Quirinoli's Rosso. Black pepper brings a touch of spice.

CherryCherry
Black pepperBlack pepper
Palate

The blend is 80% Piedirosso and 20% Aglianico, fermented in steel. It feels fresh, with gentle tannins and a delicate mineral note.

Overall

This is Quirinoli's everyday red for a shared meal: fresh, low in tannin and easy to put with food. Pour it with pizza, tomato pasta or roast poultry.

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: Piedirosso, Aglianico.
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

Quirinoli's red from the slopes of Vesuvius

The grapes grow within the Vesuvius National Park. Quirinoli blends Piedirosso and Aglianico for its Lacryma Christi Rosso.

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
  • Piedirosso · AglianicoGrape varieties
  • Vesuvio DOCGeographic indication and quality tier
Food Pairing

Pizza, ragù and Quirinoli Rosso

The fresh fruit and gentle tannins make Quirinoli's Rosso easy to match with tomato pasta, poultry and grilled vegetables.

Acidity matching Strong match

Tomato pizza and pasta

The fresh feel of Quirinoli's Rosso stands up to tomato sauce. Gentle tannins leave room for the sweet fruit of the tomato and soft cheese.

Try with: Pizza Margherita · Pizza Marinara · Pasta alla Norma · More pairings →

Fat cutting Strong match

Ragù and lasagne

Freshness lifts the rich mouthful of a meat ragù. The cherry fruit in this Piedirosso-led red keeps the match lively, with only a gentle tannic grip.

Try with: Ragu alla bolognese · Lasagna · Tagliatelle al ragù · More pairings →

Body matching Good match

Roast chicken and turkey

Quirinoli's low-tannin red sits gently beside roast poultry. Its cherry and pepper notes give the meat flavour without a firm grip taking over.

Try with: Roast chicken · Roast turkey · Chicken with herbs · More pairings →

Aromatic bridge Good match

Grilled vegetables

The black pepper note in this Vesuvio red sits well with charred vegetables. Its fresh feel balances their sweet, soft flesh.

Try with: Grilled aubergine · Grilled courgettes · Roast peppers

Avoid Clash

Very sweet desserts

Sweet desserts can make the gentle fruit in Quirinoli's Rosso taste thin. Save its fresh cherry and pepper character for savoury food.

Skip with: Chocolate cake · Cheesecake · Ice cream · Pairing guide →

Drinking + cellar
Serving temperature
16-18°C

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

Sources & trust

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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

The grapes and place behind Quirinoli Rosso

Producer
Quirinoli Campania
Grapes
Piedirosso Aglianico
Denomination
Vesuvio DOC
Region
Campania Region guide

Common Questions

The blend is 80% Piedirosso and 20% Aglianico. The grapes come from the slopes of Mount Vesuvius, within the national park.

Cherry, geranium and black pepper are the main notes. It feels fresh, with gentle tannins and a delicate mineral edge.

Quirinoli ferments this red in stainless steel tanks. The focus is on fresh fruit and a gentle tannic grip.

Pizza, tomato pasta, ragù and roast poultry suit this fresh, low-tannin red. Its pepper note also works with grilled vegetables.

Serve Quirinoli Lacryma Christi Rosso at 16 to 18°C. If the room is warm, give the bottle a short chill before pouring.

Quirinoli lists this Rosso at 12.5% abv. Its blend is led by Piedirosso, with one fifth Aglianico.

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