Podere Giardino Suoli Cataldi Lambrusco Reggiano Rosso 2024 750ml

Lambrusco Marani (acidity), Lambrusco Salamino (perfume), Lambrusco Oliva (color and sugar), and Lambrusco Maestri (structure), from 2.1 hectares. Harvest was on October 3rd and 4th; co-harvested and co-fermented. Alcoholic fermentation was in stainless steel with 6 days of maceration on the skins. Malolactic did not occur. Secondary fermentation, with the addition of must and yeasts, was in pressurized autoclave. 6g/l residual sugar, but dry-feeling. 3,300 bottles produced. Organic and vegan.

• Country: Italy
• Region: Emilia-Romagna
• Size: 750ml
• Color: Red

Varietal

Lambrusco

Lambrusco has a long and impressive history, with plenty of archaeological evidence suggesting that the ancient Etruscans were cultivating this varietal long before it was popular with the Romans. There are six main types of Lambrusco grapes, which are Lambrusco Grasparossa, Lambrusco Maestri, Lambrusco Marani, Lambrusco Monterrico, Lambrusco Salamino and Lambrusco Sorbara. All are unique and widely grown, none are clones, and all are indigenous to the Emilia region of Italy. Today, the Lambrusco vine is almost solely cultivated in the regions of Emilia-Romagna and Lombardy, with a few vineyards in the New World using these ancient grapes to fantastic effect. Lambrusco grapes are most commonly associated with the sparkling wines they are often made into, which often undergo a fermentation designed to bring out some sweetness, and the natural flavor of strawberries which makes them so popular.