LAMBRUSCO, AN ACIENT ITALIAN WINE

Lambrusco is an Italian red wine cultivated since the Roman Empire in the provinces of Modena, Mantua and Parma. Since then, its production has been evolving into clones and sub varieties creating different Lambrusco wines, based on the region.

City of Parma in the 15th century

This wine needs to be drunk young, and the grape is not naturally sweet, as some producers like to keep it that way with less fermentation, so they could create a dry wine with a bitter finish.

Due to the fact that Lambrusco can be either sweet or dry you have to pay attention to its label, as it will indicate “Secco” which means dry, or “Amabile” meaning sweet.

These are the following types of Lambrusco you could find in the market today:

Ducal Palace - Modena

Lambrusco Grasparossa di Castelvetro: violet notes, sparkle and fruity.

Lambrusco di Sorbara: 60% Sorbara and 40% Salamino grapes is the most acidic of all the types.

Lambrusco Salamino di Santa Croce: ruby red color with a lot of structure.

Lambrusco Reggiano: considered a rosé varietal, it has a light body.

It is a refreshing wine with floral notes, low in alcohol, and fantastic for a picnic or cook out. It pairs perfect with grilled sausages, meat and chicken.

Baptistery of Parma

Lambrusco is an amazing wine for a warm evening by the pool.

Cheers!