Lambrusco (Italy)
Lambrusco is a red sparkling wine from Emilia Romagna in Northern Italy.
Lambrusco best match: pizza, burgers, fried chicken and brunch.
A drink me young and fresh wine! Best chilled!
Typical Flavors
 Wild Strawberry |
 Wild Cherry |
 Black Cherry |
 Blueberry |
 Blackberry Jam |
 Violets |
 Red Roses |
 Orange Blossom |
 Rhubarb |
 Dried Herbs |
 Grape Juice |
 Soil |
Wild berry and floral flavors are typical for Lambrusco.
Profile
Lambrusco is fruity, acidic and fizzy, like Barbera meets Champagne:
| 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 International Cuisine and Street Food.
Perfect for a brunch.
Pairing Suggestions
Excellent Pairing:
Emilia Romagna and International Cuisine. Tapas.
Spicy and Ethnic Food. Indian.
Spaghetti Bolognese. Bolognese Sauce.
Pasta. Ravioli. Lasagne. Tortelli. Tortellini.
Prosciutto di Parma (Parma Ham). Salumi.
Cured Meat. Pulled Pork Wraps. BBQ Ribs.
Sandwich. Pizza. Hamburger.
Poultry. Rabbit. Veal.
Fried Vegetables.
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.
It was cheap and often low in quality. Now this light and bubbly wine is on the rise again thanks to the focus on quality.
This sparkling red wine is super food friendly and comes from the "fat" Emilia Romagna Region, known for its delicacies such Prosciutto di Parma (Parma Ham), Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and Aceto Balsamico di Modena (balsamic vinegar).
Lambrusco is typically made with the Charmat technique where bubbles are created inside a sealed tank.
Lambrusco is both the name of the grape and the wine and ranges from bone dry to super sweet.
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:
Sparkling Wines:
Pignoletto Frizzante
Pignoletto Spumante
Primary Grapes:
30% Trebbiano
20% Lambrusco
15% Sangiovese
