Lacrima is a rare red wine grape that is native to the Marche region of

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. It is almost entirely found in the Italian DOC Lacrima di Morro d'Alba. The grape's name (meaning "tear" in

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) is derived from its tear-like shape, or, alternatively, its thin skin that allows tear-like drops of juice to drip from the grape. Lacrima is low in

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and is considered usually best for drinking young.

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