Lambrusco is either sweet or dry. Sweet Lambrusco will have the word Amabile and dry will have the word Secco on the label.
Lambrusco is an Italian wine made from red grapes. It's known to be a fruity, sparkling wine and can either be dry or sweet in variety. The Lambrusco grapes are grown the provinces of Lombardy and Emilia-Reggiano, through Modena and Bologna and up towards Mantua. The wine has a low of 11 percent, where the average wine alcohol content is between 12 and 14 percent, which makes it perfect for a light lunch or during the warm weather. Lambrusco can be red, white, or rose in color. The white variety has the skins removed immediately during processing; the rose variety retains their skins for part of fermentation process; grapes for the red variety retain their skins throughout the process. Lambrusco is produced using the Charmat process which is a second fermentation conducted in a pressurized tank. Lambrusco is low in tannins and is enhanced with overtones of strawberry, tobacco and violet. Lambrusco is a wine that should be enjoyed when young, not left to age and chilled between 12 and 14 degrees Celsius.
Lambrusco Grasparossa di Castelvetro
Lambrusco Grasparossa is the smallest wine producing region in Modena. This variety is cultivated in dry soils and can be cultivated in poor soil such as the slopes of Modena. The vine has a characteristic associated with autumn, the leaves and the stalk turns shades of red. The grapes range from blue to blackish, with a thick skin, sweet and slightly acidic pulp and matures fairly late harvesting well into November.
The color of Lambrusco Grasparossa is a deep ruby red, with a violet overcast with a rim with the same shade. The aroma is fruity with a scent of peach and almonds and leaves a bitter aftertaste. It makes a excellent aperitif and pairs well with pastries and desserts.
Lambrusco di Sorbara Wine
Lambrusco di Sorbara is situated north of Modena near a village called Sorbara in the Emilia-Romagna region. This variety has a distinctive feature where the vine drops its flowers causing the grapes to have a more concentrated flavor. This also causes the vine not to produce to its full capacity. To help with fertilization in sandy soil the vine of the Sorbara is planted side by side to the Salamino variety.
Lambrusco di Sorbara is light in color with an aroma of violets with a fruity flavor and a strong backing of acidity. Sorbara is the most acidic of the Lambruscos which makes it pair well with grilled meats such as pork, salty cheese and pasta dishes with meat.
Lambrusco Salamino di Santa Croce
The production permits Lambrusco Salamino grapes to be cultivated near the Lambrusco and Fortana vines. They are referred to as "golden grapes". The clusters are small, thin, compact and cylindrical in shape with an length of approximately 10 to 12 cm. The grape is slightly sweet with an acidic taste. The vine ripens in early October, after it absorbed all the warm weather of the summer. The pruning of the vines is done in spring and summer to help the cluster catch as much of the sun, so that the ripening process is uniform. The wine originates from the town of Carpi, located the northwest section of Modena. The vineyards are cultivated in soil that has accumulation of sediment from previous flooding in rivers and streams that cross the Modense plains. Sands and clay are present in the area, with some location higher in proportion. has a deep ruby red color with a purple froth. The aroma is fruity with a distinct presence of ripened grapes and slightly acidic with a moderate alcohol content. It pairs well with pasta dishes, but also goes well with roast meats, especially poultry, rabbit and pork.
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