2020 Morone Monaci Falanghina Beneventano gaglioppo Lacrima di morro d’alba is

Lacrima di morro d’alba is so ancient in the Marche that its origins remain a mystery

This Raphael is a rosato made from the native Cesanese grape

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2020 Morone Monaci Falanghina Beneventano gaglioppo Lacrima di morro d’alba isThe wine opens with aromas of lemongrass and lime leaf, tangerine and pear and orange blossom and lemon zest. Theres basalt and flint and a whiff of lanolin with a silky finish. Viticulture: Certified Organic Soil type: Terra Bianca limestone rich clay soils Elevation: 250m Grapes: Falanghina from a single vineyard (Monaci) once owned by Franciscan Monks who produced wine for Mass Method of fermentation: Harvested by hand in the cool early morning