2017 Marotti Campi Lacrima di Morro d'Alba Superiore Orgiolo

Community Tasting Notes (4) Avg Score: 89.5 points

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  8/13/2023 - rogernn@aol.com wrote: 87 Points

  Dark, intense. Too flowery!

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  6/30/2023 - rogernn@aol.com wrote: 90 Points

  Tannic, bold

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  10/7/2021 - mjwstickings Likes this wine: 88 Points

  This is an intriguing wine for sure, my first taste of Lacrima di Morro d'Alba, an indigenous varietal from Marche, a region in eastern central Italy along the coast between Emilia-Romagna and Abruzzo -- both the region and especially this varietal aren't exactly common finds in Ontario. Drinking well now, the highlight is a distinct floral element, notes of rose, rosewater, and dried flowers / pot pourri, though there's also black cherry and dark berries, maybe a touch of dried fruit. There's also brett, a funky note that melds well with the dried fruit in the palate but it's also just a bit too strong, overwhelming any sense of freshness here. But with soft, fine tannins, just enough acidity, and those intriguing floral elements, it's still more than just a curiosity. It's a fine expression of a rarely seen Italian varietal and certainly a very distinctive one at that.

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  6/18/2021 - Dave Dewar Does not like this wine:

  P&P. Crazy floral nose and palate (the label suggests violets specifically). By far the most floral red wine I have ever had. The review by Gambero Rosso says floral is "characteristic" of the varietal, but this is perhaps amplified by the partial carbonic maceration. So, if you're into floral, you will love this wine. Personally though I find it over the top and fairly one-dimensional (although there is some black pepper in there too). Glad I tried it, but would not re-buy.

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