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ProductUpdated on 13 March 2026

Cratere Bianco - Lacryma Christi Bianco Dop

Owner - Cantine Astroni at Cantine degli Astroni Srl

Napoli, Italy

About

This wonderful corner of the world has given rise to myths and legends. 

“God recognized the gulf of Naples as a strip of sky removed by Lucifer. He wept and where his divine tears fell, Lacryma Christi vines arose”

Technical product sheet​

Grape variety | Caprettone, Falanghina

Production area | Agro Vesuviano

Soil | predominately sandy

Training system | low arbour and cordon spur system

Yield | 70-80 quintals

Harvest period |  October

Harvest | manual

Winemaking

Technical prefermentation | cryomaceration

Fermentation | 2 weeks in stainless steel

Fermentation temperature | 18° – 20° C

Refining | a few months on the lees in stainless steel and in bottle

Alcohol content | 12,5%

Organoleptic characteristics

Yellow in color with greenish notations. The nose is dominated by a hint of apricot and wild herbs, while mineral notes complete the aromatic bouquet.

It is structured, full and persistent in the mouth.

Looking for

  • Importer

Applies to

  • White Wine

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Organisation

Cantine degli Astroni Srl

Cellar

Napoli, Italy

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