Lambrusco di Modena is one of the Lambrusco DOCs situated in central Emilia-Romagna in plains near the town of Modena.
Lambrusco di Modena DOC is the most recent addition to the Lambrusco DOCs, being awarded in 2009. The wine is also produced as a rosé, called Lambrusco di Modena Rosato DOC, as well as a fully sparkling type, Lambrusco di Modena Spumante DOC.
Lambrusco is the name of both an Italian red wine grape and a wine made principally from said grape.
The grapes and the wine originate from four zones in Emilia-Romagna and one in Lombardy, principally around the central provinces of Modena, Parma, Reggio-Emilia, and Mantua.
There are several elements that show the importance of the wine culture in Modena.
Modena is home to over 8,000 hectares of vineyards, the oldest winery in the Emilia-Romagna region and the the oldest winegrowers association in Italy (which recently celebrated its 100 year anniversary).
Each year the Lambrusco DOCs in Modena produce approximately 31 million wine bottles, when considering the DOCs of Reggio Emilia and the addition Emilia Romagna IGTs, Lambrusco bottles would exceed 170 million bottle per year, making it the most produced wine in Emilia Romagna!
The grapes used for this slightly sparkling Lambrusco di Modena DOC must be grown in the province of Modena and consist of the following varieties (85-100%): Grasparossa Lambrusco, Lambrusco Salami, Lambrusco di Sorbara, Lambrusco Marani, Lambrusco Maestri, Lambrusco Montericco, Oliva Lambrusco, used alone or with the permitted addition of Ancellotta grapes, Malbo Gentile or Fontana (Uva d’Oro) grapes (up to 15%).
Lambrusco di Modena DOC is a sparkling red wine with a ruby red colour, delicate aroma, and a sweet flavour with floral notes.
This wine in particular goes well with traditional Emilia Romagna first and second course dishes, especially those with red meat.
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