
Lambrusco Wine
Learn about Lambrusco — taste profile, popular regions and more ...
Imagine aromas of ripe black plum, raspberry, sweet mint and river cobble; on the palate, arrives dry and refreshing dark cherry and a tiny bit of sparkling effervescence. That’s what a traditional, dry Lambrusco offers. But the mass-market Labrusco wine demand of Europe and the USA turned the name Lambrusco into an anonymous, sweet, strawberry-tinged, quaffable juice. Enjoy the fun, sweet stuff if that’s what you like. There are, however, actually no less than ten distinct forms of the grape and a handful of exclusive DOCs created specifically for the unique character of some of the best of them. Today artisan producers are emerging to bring the dry, aromatic style back and some large producers are responding by making dry styles too.
Tasting Notes for Lambrusco
Lambrusco is a sparkling red wine that can be either dry or sweet and is rich in aroma, color and concentration. Colors range from deep purple to bright pink to gold. Black fruit, sweet herbs, violets and crushed rock tend to characterize the darker versions while flavors of honey, apple, pear and vanilla arise from the lighter ones.
Lambrusco Food Pairings
A pizza and a hot day! Coming from Modena, it pairs with these types of local foods: cured meats, parmigiano reggiano and lasagna. Sweeter versions pair well with dessert.
Sommelier Secrets for Lambrusco
Serve a Lambrusco wine quite chilled to make the most of its fresh, thirst-quenching qualities. Lambrusco Grasparossa, Lambrusco Salamino and Lambrusco di Sorbara tend to produce some of the best quality wines.
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Alfredo Bertolani Dolce Fiore LambruscoLambrusco from Emilia-Romagna, Italy
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Lombardini Reggiano Lambrusco Rosso Amabile C'era Una VoltaLambrusco from Emilia-Romagna, Italy
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Lombardini Lambrusco Emilia Rosso AmabileLambrusco from Emilia-Romagna, Italy
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Cantine Cavicchioli Col Sassoso Lambrusco Grasparossa di Castelvetro 2016Lambrusco from Emilia-Romagna, Italy
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Cantine Cavicchioli Col Sassoso Lambrusco Grasparossa di Castelvetro 2017Lambrusco from Emilia-Romagna, Italy
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Alfredo Bertolani Rosso All'Antica LambruscoLambrusco from Emilia-Romagna, Italy
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Lombardini Reggiano Lambrusco Rosso Secco C'era Una VoltaLambrusco from Emilia-Romagna, Italy
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Cantine Cavicchioli Col Sassoso Lambrusco Grasparossa di Castelvetro 2015Lambrusco from Emilia-Romagna, Italy
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Pederzana Cantolibero Lambrusco Grasparossa di Castelvetro 2016Lambrusco from Emilia-Romagna, Italy
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Cantine Cavicchioli Col Sassoso Lambrusco Grasparossa di Castelvetro 2011Lambrusco from Emilia-Romagna, Italy
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San Giuseppe Wine Company Emilia Lambrusco 2012Lambrusco from Emilia-Romagna, Italy
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Cleto Chiarli Lambrusco di Sorbara Vecchia Modena 2012Lambrusco from Emilia-Romagna, Italy
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Azienda Agricola Villa di Corlo Lambrusco di Sorbara Primevo 2013Lambrusco from Emilia-Romagna, Italy
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Azienda Agricola Donati Camillo Il Mio Lambrusco 2012Lambrusco from Emilia-Romagna, Italy
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Cleto Chiarli Lambrusco di Sorbara Vecchia Modena 2014Lambrusco from Emilia-Romagna, Italy
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Azienda Agricola Luciano Saetti Emilia Romagna RossoViola Lambrusco 2011Lambrusco from Emilia-Romagna, Italy
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Cleto Chiarli Lambrusco di Sorbara Vecchia Modena 2015Lambrusco from Emilia-Romagna, Italy
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Azienda Agricola Luciano Saetti Lambrusco Salamino di Santa Croce 2015Lambrusco from Emilia-Romagna, Italy
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Zanasi Lambrusco Grasparossa di Castelvetro Pie FrancoLambrusco from Italy
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Cantine Le Grotte Reggiano 2016Lambrusco from Italy
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Azienda Agricola Donati Camillo Il Mio Lambrusco 2011Lambrusco from Emilia-Romagna, Italy
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Azienda Agricola Luciano Saetti Lambrusco Salamino di Santa Croce 2014Lambrusco from Emilia-Romagna, Italy
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Azienda Agricola Villa di Corlo Lambrusco di Sorbara 2015Lambrusco from Emilia-Romagna, Italy
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Cantine Cavicchioli Col Sassoso Lambrusco Grasparossa di Castelvetro Secco 2014Lambrusco from Emilia-Romagna, Italy
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Azienda Agricola Villa di Corlo Lambrusco di Sorbara 2006Lambrusco from Emilia-Romagna, Italy