"from Cape Canaveral. Jean-Paul Didierlaurent mentions the wine in his novel ""The reader on the 6.27"" (2014): ""... getting drunk on Christ's tears was the best thing that could happen to a Christian."" Lacryma Christi Lacryma Christi, (also Lachryma Christi of Vesuvius, literally ""tears of Christ""), is the name of a celebrated Neapolitan type of wine produced on the slopes of Mount Vesuvius in Campania, Italy. White Lacryma Christi is made mainly from Verdeca and Coda di Volpe grapes, with smaller proportions of Falanghina, Caprettone and Greco di Tufo included. Red Lacryma Christi is made from Piedirosso and Sciascinoso grapes."
"from an old myth that Christ, crying over Lucifer's fall from heaven, cried his tears on the land and gave divine inspiration to the vines that grew there. The sides of Vesuvius are deeply scarred by past lava flows, and its lower slopes are extremely fertile, dotted with villages and covered with vineyards. Lacryma Christi is an old wine, frequently mentioned by poets and writers. Lacryma Christi was mentioned in the book by Alexandre Dumas, ""The Count of Monte Cristo"", in W. J. Turner's poem ""Talking with Soldiers"", in ""Candide"" by Voltaire, and by Christopher Marlowe in his play ""Tamburlaine"
"Lacrima di Morro d'Alba Lacrima di Morro d'Alba is a denominazione di origine controllata red wine that is produced in the province of Ancona, in Marche, Italy. It is predominantly, if not entirely made from the rare Lacrima grape. The DOC was created in 1985. According to legend, in 1167 Frederick Barbarossa became a fan of the wine after taking over the Castello di Morro d'Alba following the siege of Ancona. Lacrima is an ancient and local grape that is rarely found outside of the town of Morro d'Alba. The wine is only produced by a handful of estates. The"
"authors as being made on the slopes of Mount Vesuvius; one such traveller is the scientist John Ray, writing in 1673. Ray distinguishes this ""Greco"" from another Vesuvian type, ""Lagrime"", which is evidently the wine now called Lacryma Christi. Vino Greco Vino Greco is the name of a wine style which originated, at least 2,150 years ago, as an Italian imitation of the sweet, strong Greek wines that were exported to Italy at the period of the Roman Republic and Roman Empire. Its names in other languages were: Latin ""vinum graecum""; English ""Greek"", ""greke"", ""wine greke""; French ""vin grec"". The"
"Caprettone Caprettone is a white Italian wine grape variety that is grown in the Campania region of southern Italy where it is a minor blending component in the ""Denominazione di Origine Controllata"" (DOC) wine of Lacryma Christi bianco. Caprettone is also grown in the Rogue River Valley of southern Oregon. Historically, the grape was believed to be a clone of the Campanian grape Coda di Volpe but DNA analysis has shown that the two grapes are instead distinct varieties. Ampelographers believe that the name ""Caprettone"" may be derived from the Italian ""capra"" which means goat and could be a reference"
"to the south-east, the Val d'Aveto to the south-west and the Val Trebbia to the west. The Val Nure lies in the Colli Piacentini, or ""hills of Piacenza"", wine-growing region. Colli Piacentini Valnure is a ""Denominazione di Origine Controllata"" white wine made in the comuni of Ponte dell'Olio, San Giorgio Piacentino and Vigolzone from Malvasia di Candia aromatica, Ortrugo and Trebbiano Romagnolo grape varieties. In feudal times control of the valley was disputed between the Anguissola, Camia, Malaspina and Nicelli families. In the early 17th century it passed into the hands of Ottavio Farnese. There are some eighty castles and"
"produces blended and rosé wine made from white grapes such as Athiri, Aidini and Assyrtiko, and red grapes such as Mandelaria. In its early geological history, Santorini was the core of an ancient volcano that erupted in about 1640–1620 BC. A large part of the island became submerged, creating the modern day archipelago. Wine was made on the island in Greek and Roman times, but the region became particularly noteworthy in the Middle Ages when Crusaders captured control of the island from the Byzantine empire after Constantinople was sacked in 1203. One of the crusaders was a Venetian nobleman whose"
"Sciascinoso Sciascinoso is a variety of red grape from Campania in the south of Italy. The clusters and berries are large. The cluster is slightly conical or cylindrical. It produces very colourful wines which are drunk within a year. It is usually blended with Piedirosso and Aglianico wines. About 440 hectares were under cultivation in 1999. Sciascinoso is used to make red Lacryma Christi wine. The growing tip is open, fluffy, with a slightly reddish tinge. The whitish young leaves are also hairy. The medium to large leaves are lobed and strongly sinuate. The petiole sinus is U-shaped. The serrated"
"Bastardo del Grappa Bastardo del Grappa is a traditional cheese produced in the foothills of Monte Grappa massif and in the provinces of Treviso, Belluno, and Vicenza, in Italy. Bastardo del Grappa is a certified PAT cheese qualifying it as a genuine Italian product. The history of the semi-fat cheese ""bastardo"" dates back to 800 AD, a time in which it was produced in the pastures of the Veneto region. It is so named because of the milk, with the addition of goat's milk in its composition, can not be turned into Morlacco cheese. Although the story also shows that"
"Alban wine Alban wine is a notable wine of Ancient Rome that was grown in the Colli Albani (Alban Hills) region, Southeast of Rome, at the foot of Mt. Albus. The area is now occupied by the modern day papal residence of Castelgandolfo. The land was praised by Columella"" ""For there is no doubt that, of all the vines that the earth sustains, those of the Massic, Surrentine, Alban, and Caecuban lands hold first place in the excellence of their wine"""" (De Re Rustica, III.8.5). Dionysius of Halicarnassus noted the quality of the area's wine as he wrote """"Lying below"
"the Assyrtiko grape which grows on the volcanic island of Santorini, Greece, although it is not clear whether the resistance is due to the rootstock itself or the volcanic ash on which it grows; and the Juan Garcia grape variety, autochthonous to the medieval village of Fermoselle in Spain. The Juan Garcia variety remained—untouched by phylloxera—sheltered on the vineyards planted on the man-made land terraces along the mountainous skirts on the gigantic and steep Arribes River Canyon, where the microclimatic conditions discourage the growth of phylloxera. To escape the threat of phylloxera, wines have been produced since 1979 on the"
"the Alburni mountain range. It is far 30 km from Paestum, 38 from Agropoli and 68 from Salerno. Italian wine, both red, white and ""rose"", under the Castel San Lorenzo DOC appellation comes from this area. Grapes destined for DOC production must be harvested up to a maximum yield of 12 tonnes/hectare with the finished wines fermented to a minimum alcohol level of 11.5% for reds and 11% for whites. Red and ""rose"" Castel San Lorenzo is produced from 60-80% Barbera, 20-30% Sangiovese with other local grape varieties (both red and white) permitted to make up to 10% of the"
"the Apennine Mountains. The vineyard soils are composed of a mix of clay, marl, sand and sandstone from the Pliocene epoch. Within the Colli Piacentini are a number of sub-regions that are allowed to affix their own DOCs to the wine label. The most famous of these is the Gutturnio DOC, a wine made predominately from Barbera that is the only main sub-region dedicated to red wine production. The other sub-regions are white wine DOCs including Trebbianino Val Trebbia which, despite its similar-sounding name, is not made predominately from Trebbiano but rather the obscure local grape Ortruga though up to"
"Falernian wine Falernian wine () was produced from Aglianico grapes (and quite possibly Greco as well) on the slopes of Mount Falernus near the border of Latium and Campania, where it became the most renowned wine produced in ancient Rome; Silius Italicus attributed its origin to a mythic figure named Falernus, who lived in the late 3rd century BC. Considered a ""first growth"" or ""cult wine"" for its time, it was often mentioned in Roman literature, but has since disappeared. There were three vineyards (or appellations) recognized by Romans: Caucinian Falernian from the vineyards on the highest slopes of Mount"
"on wine. The many extinct volcanoes east of Graz give a rich soil which imparts a spiciness to the variety of grapes grown in Southeast Styria. The climate is a little cooler here, especially at night, giving a long growing season resulting in wines that are crisp, aromatic and full bodied. Thirteen hundred hectares of vineyards are cultivated—all located around Klöch, Sankt Anna am Aigen and Straden and situated primarily on the slopes of the extinct volcanoes which characterize the landscape. Some vineyards are up to 650 m above sea level. The main grape varieties grown in this region are"
"Monte Vulture Mount Vulture (pronounced ""Vooltooreh"") is an extinct volcano located north of the city Potenza in the Basilicata region (Italy). As a prominent landmark it gave its name to the Vulture region, the most significant viticultural zone in Basilicata growing the DOC wine Aglianico del Vulture. With a height of , it is unique amongst large Italian volcanoes due to its location east of the Apennine mountain range. At the summit is a caldera, known as Valle dei Grigi, whose precise origins are disputed. The earliest eruptions of the volcano occurred around one million years ago, explosive activity producing"
"grape's name (meaning ""tear"" in Italian) is derived from its tear-like shape, or, alternatively, its thin skin that allows tear-like drops of juice to drip from the grape. According to the DOC laws, Lacrima di Morro d'Alba must contain at least 85% Lacrima. According to Joseph Bastianich, the wine is a soft, dolcetto-like red wine that some locals think could be important in the future. Lacrima di Morro d'Alba Lacrima di Morro d'Alba is a denominazione di origine controllata red wine that is produced in the province of Ancona, in Marche, Italy. It is predominantly, if not entirely made from"
"title and become A.S.D. Monterotondo Calcio. <br> Marino, Lazio Marino ( or , local Romanesco: ) is an Italian city and ""comune"" in Lazio (central Italy), on the Alban Hills, Italy, southeast of Rome, with a population of 37,684 and a territory of . It is bounded by other communes, Castel Gandolfo, Albano Laziale, Rocca di Papa, Grottaferrata, and Ciampino. Marino is famous for its white wine, and for its ""Grape Festival"", which has been celebrated since 1924. The territory of Marino was inhabited by Latin tribes from the 1st millennium BC. The ancient cities of ""Bovillae"" (Frattocchie), ""Mugilla"" (Santa"
"Colli Piacentini The Colli Piacentini (""Hills of Piacenza"") is an Italian wine region located at the western end of Emilia-Romagna. In 1967, it was given the ""Denominazione di origine controllata"" (DOC) quality designation. Within its boundaries are several smaller DOCs including Colli Piacentini Gutturnio, Monterosso Val D'Arda DOC, Trebbianino Val Trebbia DOC and Val Nur del Colli Piacentini DOC. The region has a long history of winemaking with fossilized vine roots and grape seeds excavated from the region showing viticulture taking place as early as 2000 BC. In Roman times, Julius Caesar's father-in-law Lucius Calpurnius Piso Caesoninus, grew grapes in"
"trail system weaves through the property to provide access to creek canyons, ridges and marshy areas. The preserve is situated at elevations 1,600 to 1,900 feet (488–579 m) above sea level and features a landscape riddled with basalt exposures that betray the volcanic prehistory of Sonoma Mountain. Sonoma Mountain gives its name to the Sonoma Mountain AVA, a federally designated grape-growing region. The peak of Sonoma Mountain defines part of the boundary of the Sonoma Coast AVA, another such region. Wines made from grapes grown on its western and southern slopes qualify for the Sonoma Coast appellation, but wines made"
"Cristom Vineyards Cristom Vineyards is an Oregon wine producer and vineyard based near Salem, U.S. It is in the Eola-Amity Hills wine region within the Willamette Valley AVA, about northwest of Keizer. Paul Gerrie, an engineer based in Pittsburgh, was searching for suitable land in North and South America to open a winery. Trips to France to pursue his passion for wine had exposed him to the French concept of terroir and its importance in Burgundy. He visited Oregon in 1991 for the International Pinot Noir Celebration and decided that it would be an ideal location. Mike Etzel, the owner"
"the eruption. Plutarch says that vines had grown on it in the 1st century BC, when Spartacus and his fellow slaves had taken refuge there and cut them down to make rope ladders. The description by the poet Martial evokes the painting, which shows vines on the slopes in quincunx arrangement: ""Here Vesuvius is shaded green with vines; here the noble grape had exuded its juices in vats: these are the ridges which Bacchus loved more than the hills of Nysa."" The unusual depiction of Bacchus gives him a body composed of grapes, which may represent either the Aminaea variety"
"Lambrusco Lambrusco (; ) is the name of both an Italian red wine grape and a wine made principally from the grape. The grapes and the wine originate from four zones in Emilia-Romagna and one in Lombardy, principally around the central provinces of Modena, Parma, Reggio-Emilia, and Mantua. The grape has a long winemaking history with archaeological evidence indicating that the Etruscans cultivated the vine. In Roman times, the Lambrusco was highly valued for its productivity and high yields with Cato the Elder stating that produce of two thirds of an acre could make enough wine to fill 300 amphoras."
"These wines are made from the white Jacquère grape, seldom used outside Savoie. The Col du Granier (1,134 m.) crosses the ridge to the north-west of the mountain. Mont Granier Mont Granier (1,933m) is a limestone mountain located between the départements of Savoie and Isère in France. It lies in the Chartreuse Mountains range of the French Prealps between the towns of Chapareillan and Entremont-le-Vieux. Its east face overlooks the valley of Grésivaudan and Combe de Savoie, and the north face overlooks Chambéry. At 900 meters tall, Mont Granier has one of the highest cliffs in France. In the year"
"of Bacchus, the Roman god of wine. Production in the area was interrupted for almost a century after the outbreak of the phylloxera plague at the end of the 19th century. The vineyards are mainly located in the valleys of the Llobregat and its tributaries. There are two different types of soil in two well-defined topographies: a central basin (Pla de Bages) with clay and marl soils at an altitude of 200 m above sea level; and a peripheral area (Alt Bages, ""Upper Bages"") where marl and lime bearing soils with a high carbonate content abound, at an altitude of"
"honey-wine), took more sleep than it was their custom..."" Falernian wine Falernian wine () was produced from Aglianico grapes (and quite possibly Greco as well) on the slopes of Mount Falernus near the border of Latium and Campania, where it became the most renowned wine produced in ancient Rome; Silius Italicus attributed its origin to a mythic figure named Falernus, who lived in the late 3rd century BC. Considered a ""first growth"" or ""cult wine"" for its time, it was often mentioned in Roman literature, but has since disappeared. There were three vineyards (or appellations) recognized by Romans: Caucinian Falernian"
"Lacrima di Cosenza, Lacrima , Lancianese, Latifolia, Maghioccu nero, Magliocco, Magliocco Antico, Magliocco Dolce, Magliocco Tondo, Magliocolo nero, Maioppa, Mantonico nero, Montonico nero, and Uva Navarra. Gaglioppo Gaglioppo is a red wine grape that is grown in southern Italy, primarily around Calabria. The vine performs well in drought conditions but is susceptible to oidium and peronospora. The grape produces wine that is full-bodied, high in alcohol and tannins with a need for considerable time in the bottle for it to soften in character. It is sometimes blended with up to 10% white wine. Gaglioppo has previously been thought to be"
"climate of the Piedmont wine region than to the Mediterranean climate of the coastal region of Campania near Naples contributing to the parallels between the two wines. In addition to its DOCG Taurasi wine, Mastroberardino also produces several other Campanian DOC and ""Indicazione geografica tipica"" (IGT) wines as well as passito and grappa. Among the wines they produce include Lacryma Christi, Fiano di Avellino, Falanghina from the Irpinia DOC and Greco di Tufo. Additionally they produce the Villa dei Misteri rosso wine from Pompeiano IGT from vineyards located within ancient excavation of the ancient city of Pompeii. Mastroberardino Mastroberardino is"
"Monte Cresto Monte Cresto, at 2,548 m, is the third highest peak of the Province of Biella (Piedmont, NW Italy) after Monte Mars (2,600 m) and Monte Bo (2,556 m). The mountain is located on the water divide between the Valle del Lys (Aosta Valley) and the Cervo Valley (Province of Biella). Administratively is divided between the comunes of Issime (Aosta Valley, western faces) and an exclave of the Piedmontese comune of Sagliano Micca (Eastern faces). It can be ascended following the water divide starting from Piedicavallo either from the south, passing through the Colle del Lupo (literally ""Wolf's pass"","
"for grape bearing and wine-making. Thus the grapes produced there are comparable to those grown in Bordeaux. Being different from other flat lands, the soil from this flood plain is poor and skeletal. It contains dolomitic limestone fragments composed of the minerals that are critical for producing wines of a good quality. The Magredi Stones - ""Magredo"" means ""terra magra"" (""poor land""), referring to dry and lacking of water because of the stones. In the summer, the landscape changes in the way similar to those desolate heath lands in Southern Italy, or the continental steppes of Eastern Europe. They have"
"Valle dei Grigi, including the formation of two calderas. The most recent activity is thought to have been phreatomagmatic explosions around 40 ka ago which produced maars and small cold surges. From ""Mount Vulture vulcano, Italy."" ""Italy's Vulcanoes: The Cradle of Vulcanology"", website by Boris Behncke. Monte Vulture Mount Vulture (pronounced ""Vooltooreh"") is an extinct volcano located north of the city Potenza in the Basilicata region (Italy). As a prominent landmark it gave its name to the Vulture region, the most significant viticultural zone in Basilicata growing the DOC wine Aglianico del Vulture. With a height of , it is"
"Melfi. It extends along the slopes of volcanic of Vulture and is a large sub-area of Basilicata region, characterized by the cultivation and production of grapes ""Aglianico, which gives its name to one of the most renowned regional wines and appreciated, the""'Aglianico del Vulture"", precisely. Ripacandida rises from the rock on which you can enjoy the scenery as far as the eye can see, huge and impressive, while walking through the narrow streets of the main street, peering in the direction of the Vulture can be seen in all her radiant beauty, especially in light of the reddish clear summer"
"These early promotions are considered to be the birth of wine-based tourism that is now a large part of the economy of Napa Valley today. Brother Timothy of Christian Brothers winery was also instrumental in establishing the modern wine industry in Napa. After an earlier career as a teacher, he transferred to the order's Mont La Salle located on Mount Veeder in the Mayacamas Mountains northwest of Napa in 1935 to become the wine chemist for the order's expanding wine operations. Christian Brothers had grown grapes and made sacramental wine in Benicia, California during Prohibition, but decided to branch out"