Lambrusco (Italy)
Lambrusco is a red sparkling wine from Emilia Romagna in Northern Italy.
It is typically made with the Charmat technique and ranges from bone dry to super sweet.
Typical Flavors
 Wild Strawberry |
 Wild Cherry |
 Blueberry |
 Blackberry |
Wild berry flavors are typical for Lambrusco, with hints of bitterness.
Profile
Lambrusco tends to be acidic and fizzy:
| BODY | Light | ||
| TANNINS | Light | ||
| FRUIT | High | ||
| ACIDITY | High | ||
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Food Pairing
 Olive Oil |
 Antipasti |
 Ham |
 Salami |
 Pasta |
 Pizza |
 Sandwich |
 Hamburger |
 Chicken |
 Rabbit |
 Pork |
 Veal |
Lambrusco pairs well with Mediterranean Cuisine and Street Food.
Pairing Suggestions
Excellent Pairing:
Mediterranean Cuisine.
Fried Vegetables. Tapas.
Spicy and Ethnic Food. Indian.
Pasta. Ravioli. Lasagna.
Cured Meat. Ham. Salumi.
Sandwich. Pizza. Hamburger.
Pulled Pork Wraps. BBQ Ribs.
Poultry. Rabbit. Veal.
Cheese:
Cheese. Parmigiano. Grana.
Emilia Romagna Specialities:
Gnocco Fritto (Fried Bread).
Tigelle (Flatbread).
Cappelletti (Fresh Pasta Stuffed with Meat).
Tortelloni di Zucca (Pumpkin Ravioli).
Sweet Lambrusco loves fruity desserts.
About
Modena has more to offer than Ferrari, Lamborghini and Balsamico.
In the 70's Lambrusco was Italy's most exported wine. Now this light and bubbly wine is on its way back.
The key to the new success is quality.
Emilia Romagna
Bologna (the capital) and the other big cities, Parma, and Modena are known as the mecca of food.
In the wine world, Emilia Romagna is best known for Lambrusco.
Red Wines:
White Wines:
Primary Grapes:
Trebbiano (30%)
Lambrusco (20%)
Sangiovese (15%)
