A universe of vines, territories and colours. The richness of Lambrusco is the multitude of flavours, fragrances, combinations and emotions.
Lambrusco is born out of the foggy winters and relentlessly hot summers of the Emilian landscape. The local grapes for it – including Sorbara, Graparossa and Salamino – grow easily in the varied terrain, from the gentle foothills of the Apennines in the provinces of Modena and Reggio-Emilia down into the plain and along the canals that criss-cross the valley. These are fertile lands that have always been cultivated for mixed crops as well as grapes. In these small farming communities with their market towns and villages, wine has long been considered a food as much as a drink. It’s a vital part of the social fabric.
Thanks to a handful of pioneering visionaries who recognised Lambrusco’s potential as a modern-day classic, today’s Lambrusco winemakers are dedicated to producing high quality wines that benefit both its rustic origins and the more refined tables of the cities. And the beauty of Lambrusco is that it’s so diverse in flavours and styles that you can find one to fit every part of a meal, from aperitivo to the cheese course, and from sushi to vegetarian dishes. For the wine lover who likes to explore a region and uncover its hidden gems Lambrusco offers a variety of styles and flavour profiles to focus on. And to drink!
Explore all the Controlled Designations of Origin of Lambrusco
Lambrusco di Sorbara
DOC
Lambrusco Grasparossa di Castelvetro
DOC
Colli di Scandiano e di Canossa DOC
DOC
Lambrusco Salamino di Santa Croce
DOC
Modena
DOC
Reggiano
DOC
The elegant Lambrusco with a perfume of violets
Lambrusco di Sorbara Light red in colour, with unmistakable perfumes of violets and red berries, this Lambrusco is appreciated for its freshness and elegant tannins by lovers of wine and of food. It easily marries with a range of dishes, from local salumi to Asian and other international cuisines, but it’s perfectly delicious served alone as an aperitif or paired with a main course.
Grape varieties
60% min.
Lambrusco di Sorbara
40% max.
Lambrusco Salamino di Santa Croce
15% max.
Other Lambrusco varieties and Uva d’Oro
Growing areas
Vineyards within the communes/townships of:
Bastiglia
Bomporto
Campogalliano
Camposanto
Carpi
Castelfranco Emilia
Modena
Nonantola
Ravarino
San Cesario
San Prospero
Soliera
Maximum yield of grapes per hectare
180 quintalsYield of grapes to wine
70%
Tasting Notes
Colour
From rosé to pale ruby red
Mousse
Lively, with rosy tones
Aroma
Intense and fine
Taste
Fresh, clean, delicate, with light body
Type
Red and rosé
Dry
Semidry
Semisweet/Amabile
Sweet
The ‘noble’ Lambrusco
Lambrusco Grasparossa. Intense ruby hue, with bright violet highlights and a perfume that recalls freshly pressed grapes, blackberries, cherry, violets and fresh almonds, which is one of the characteristics of this grape. The highly esteemed Lambrusco Grasparossa di Castelvetro is originally from the higher valley and foothills of the hills around Modena and easily differentiates itself from the others by its more apparent body and tannins. They give these wines more structure and make them the perfect companions for more robust dishes.
The production zone includes parts of the province of Modena as well as the commune of Modena. In the vineyards on the higher parts of the valley the soils are poor and not very permeable, rich with sandy or loamy clay. On higher ground the soils are richer in limestone sands over a base of gravel, which gives them better drainage.
Grape varieties
85% min.
Lambrusco Grasparossa
15%
Other Lambrusco varieties and Malbo Gentile
Growing areas
Vineyards within the communes/townships of:
Castelfranco Emilia
Castelnuovo Rangone
Castelvetro
Fiorano
Formigine
Maranello
Marano sul Panaro
Modena
Prignano sulla Secchia
Sassuolo
Spilamberto
Vignola
Maximum yield of grapes per hectare
180 quintalsYield of grapes to wine
70%
Tasting Notes
Colour
Deep ruby red with purple highlights
Mousse
Medium persistence with sustained body
Aroma
Vinous, fresh fruits
Taste
Fresh and pleasantly acidic
Type
Red and rosé
Dry
Semidry
Semisweet/Amabile
Sweet
Hillside viticulture with a glorious history
Colli di Scandiano e di Canossa. Lambrusco has found an exceptional cultivation area on the hillsides of Reggio Emilia ever since ancient times. And it’s in these hillsides that the wine’s history is intertwined with that of Matilde di Canossa, the 11th-century Tuscan countess best remembered for her role in the conflict between the papacy and the Holy Roman emperor. Here the soils, climate and exposition help create fine Lambrusco wines as well as the fine local aromatic whites like Spergola and Malvasia di Candia.
Grape varieties
85% min.
Lambrusco Maestri, Lambrusco Marani, Lambrusco Salamino, Lambrusco Barghi (together or apart)
15% max.
Malbo Gentile, Marzemino, Croatina, Sgavetta, Termarina and Perla dei Vivi.
Growing areas
Vineyards within the communes of:
Albinea
Quattro Castella
Bibbiano
Montecchio
S. Polo d’Enza
Canossa
Vezzano sul Crostolo
Viano
Scandiano
Castellarano e Casalgrande
Vineyards within part of the communes of:
Reggio Emilia
Casina
S. Ilario d’Enza
Cavriago.
Maximum yield of grapes per hectare
160 quintalsYield of grapes to wine
70%
Tasting Notes
Colour
From red to more or less intense rosé
Mousse
Vivacious, evanescent
Aroma
Pleasant, from floral to fruity
Taste
From dry to sweet, fresh, pleasant, characteristic
Type
Red and rosé
Dry
Semidry
Semisweet/Amabile
Sweet
A delicate bouquet of red fruits and roses
Lambrusco Salamino Intense ruby red, with notes of raspberry, cherry and blackberry and a delicate hint of roses. To the palate it’s fresh and grapey, with a light salty vein: a pleasant and likeable wine. This Lambrusco goes well with every course due to its medium structure. Produced primarily in the province of Modena where the soils are rich and fertile. Here the land has been formed over the centuries by layers of sediment caused by the many rivers and streams that run from south to north across the Modena plain, resulting in sand, limestone and clay soils.
Grape varieties
85% min.
Lambrusco Salamino di Santa Croce
15% max.
Other Lambrusco varieties, Ancellotta, Fortana
Growing areas
Vineyards within the communes of:
Campogalliano
Camposanto
Carpi
Cavezzo
Concordia sulla Secchia
Finale Emilia
Medolla
Mirandola
Novi di Modena
San Felice sul Panaro
San Possidonio
Soliera
Maximum yield of grapes per hectare
190 quintalsYield of grapes to wine
70%
Tasting Notes
Colour
Ruby red with violet hues
Mousse
Persistent
Aroma
Grapey and fruity
Taste
Fresh, flavourful, harmonious and moderately tannic
Type
Red or rosé
Dry
Semidry
Semisweet/Amabile
Sweet
The Dukes’ Bubbles
Lambrusco di Modena Modena and Lambrusco together have forged some of the area’s best wines. From rose-coloured to ruby red, with some purple. The Modena DOC denomination goes beyond Lambrusco to include local wines such as sparkling and spumante wines that are white, red, rosé and young red, or novello. The production area for Modena DOC is a swathe of Modena’s province that goes from the mixed and clay rich soils of the low Modena plain to the more limestone-rich hills of the Apennines and their accompanying river valleys.
Grape varieties
85% min.
Lambrusco Grasparossa, Lambrusco Salamino, Lambrusco di Sorbara; Lambrusco Marani, Lambrusco Maestri, Lambrusco Montericco, Lambrusco Oliva, Lambrusco with jagged leaves (joined or separate)
15% max.
Ancellotta, Malbo Gentile, Fortana
Growing areas
Vineyards within the communes of:
Bastiglia
Bomporto
Campogalliano
Camposanto
Carpi
Castelfranco Emilia
Castelnuovo Rangone
Castelvetro di Modena
Cavezzo
Concordia sul Secchia
Finale Emilia
Fiorano Modenese
Formigine
Guiglia
Maranello
Marano sul Panaro
Medolla
Mirandola
Modena
Nonantola
Novi di Modena
Prignano sul Secchia
Ravarino
S. Cesario sul Panaro
S.Felice sul Panaro
S. Possidonio
S. Prospero sul Secchia
Sassuolo
Savignano sul Panaro
Serramazzoni
Soliera
Spilamberto
Vignola
Maximum yield of grapes per hectare
230 quintalsYield of grapes to wine
70%
Tasting Notes
Colour
Ruby red or rosé
Mousse
Medium Persistence
Aroma
Floral and fruity
Taste
Fresh, pleasantly acidic
Type
Red or rosé
Dry
Semidry
Semisweet/Amabile
Sweet
Many grape varieties, one Lambrusco DOC
Lambrusco Reggiano In their unique approach to fermentation, the winemakers of Reggio Emilia have come up with an individual approach to Lambrusco. Lambrusco Reggiano allows its makers to combine several grapes as long as they all come from within the large Lambrusco family. Thus each producer can create their own blend, choosing the varieties that will give colour and flavour to their personal concept. The production area is the central-western part of Emilia-Romagna in the province of Reggio Emilia, which is mainly in the plain, with a smaller section in the low foothills.
Grape varieties
85% min.
Lambrusco Marani, Lambrusco Salamino, Lambrusco Montericco, Lambrusco Maestri, Lambrusco di Sorbara, Lambrusco Grasparossa, Lambrusco Viadanese, Lambrusco Oliva, Lambrusco Barghi (with joined or separate leaves)
15% max.
Ancellotta, Malbo Gentile, Lambrusco a foglia frastagliata, Fogarina
Growing areas
Vineyards within the communes of:
Rolo
Fabbrico
Campagnola
Rio Saliceto
Correggio
San Martino in Rio
Bagnolo in Piano
Novellara
Cadelbosco Sopra
Castelnovo Sotto
Gualtieri
Guastalla
Reggiolo
Sant’Ilario d’Enza
Reggio Emilia
Cavriago
Bibbiano
Montecchio
San Polo d’Enza
Canossa
Quattro Castella
Vezzano sul Crostolo
Albinea
Scandiano
Casalgrande
Rubiera
Viano
Castellarano
Campegine
Poviglio
Boretto
Gattatico
Brescello
Carpineti e Baiso
Maximum yield of grapes per hectare
180 quintalsYield of grapes to wine
70%
Tasting Notes
Colour
Red
Mousse
Lively, evanescent
Aroma
Vinous, intense, fruity
Taste
Flavourful, lively
Type
Red or rosé
Dry
Semidry
Semisweet/Amabile
Sweet
Lambrusco di Sorbara
DOC
The elegant Lambrusco with a perfume of violets
Lambrusco di Sorbara Light red in colour, with unmistakable perfumes of violets and red berries, this Lambrusco is appreciated for its freshness and elegant tannins by lovers of wine and of food. It easily marries with a range of dishes, from local salumi to Asian and other international cuisines, but it’s perfectly delicious served alone as an aperitif or paired with a main course.
Base ampeLografica
60% min.
Lambrusco di Sorbara
40% max.
Lambrusco Salamino di Santa Croce
15% max.
Other Lambrusco varieties and Uva d’Oro
Zona di coltivazione
Vineyards within the communes/townships of:
Bastiglia
Bomporto
Campogalliano
Camposanto
Carpi
Castelfranco Emilia
Modena
Nonantola
Ravarino
San Cesario
San Prospero
Soliera
Resa massima dell'uva
180 quintalsResa dell'uva in vino
70%Caratteristiche organolettiche
Colour
From rosé to pale ruby red
Mousse
Lively, with rosy tones
Aroma
Intense and fine
Taste
Fresh, clean, delicate, with light body
Tipologie
Red and rosé
Dry
Semidry
Semisweet/Amabile
Sweet
Lambrusco Grasparossa di Castelvetro
DOC
The ‘noble’ Lambrusco
Lambrusco Grasparossa. Intense ruby hue, with bright violet highlights and a perfume that recalls freshly pressed grapes, blackberries, cherry, violets and fresh almonds, which is one of the characteristics of this grape. The highly esteemed Lambrusco Grasparossa di Castelvetro is originally from the higher valley and foothills of the hills around Modena and easily differentiates itself from the others by its more apparent body and tannins. They give these wines more structure and make them the perfect companions for more robust dishes.
The production zone includes parts of the province of Modena as well as the commune of Modena. In the vineyards on the higher parts of the valley the soils are poor and not very permeable, rich with sandy or loamy clay. On higher ground the soils are richer in limestone sands over a base of gravel, which gives them better drainage.
Base ampeLografica
85% min.
Lambrusco Grasparossa
15%
Other Lambrusco varieties and Malbo Gentile
Zona di coltivazione
Vineyards within the communes/townships of:
Castelfranco Emilia
Castelnuovo Rangone
Castelvetro
Fiorano
Formigine
Maranello
Marano sul Panaro
Modena
Prignano sulla Secchia
Sassuolo
Spilamberto
Vignola
Resa massima dell'uva
180 quintalsResa dell'uva in vino
70%Caratteristiche organolettiche
Colour
Deep ruby red with purple highlights
Mousse
Medium persistence with sustained body
Aroma
Vinous, fresh fruits
Taste
Fresh and pleasantly acidic
Tipologie
Red and rosé
Dry
Semidry
Semisweet/Amabile
Sweet
Colli di Scandiano e di Canossa DOC
DOC
Hillside viticulture with a glorious history
Colli di Scandiano e di Canossa. Lambrusco has found an exceptional cultivation area on the hillsides of Reggio Emilia ever since ancient times. And it’s in these hillsides that the wine’s history is intertwined with that of Matilde di Canossa, the 11th-century Tuscan countess best remembered for her role in the conflict between the papacy and the Holy Roman emperor. Here the soils, climate and exposition help create fine Lambrusco wines as well as the fine local aromatic whites like Spergola and Malvasia di Candia.
Base ampeLografica
85% min.
Lambrusco Maestri, Lambrusco Marani, Lambrusco Salamino, Lambrusco Barghi (together or apart)
15% max.
Malbo Gentile, Marzemino, Croatina, Sgavetta, Termarina and Perla dei Vivi.
Zona di coltivazione
Vineyards within the communes of:
Albinea
Quattro Castella
Bibbiano
Montecchio
S. Polo d’Enza
Canossa
Vezzano sul Crostolo
Viano
Scandiano
Castellarano e Casalgrande
Vineyards within part of the communes of:
Reggio Emilia
Casina
S. Ilario d’Enza
Cavriago.
Resa massima dell'uva
160 quintalsResa dell'uva in vino
70%Caratteristiche organolettiche
Colour
From red to more or less intense rosé
Mousse
Vivacious, evanescent
Aroma
Pleasant, from floral to fruity
Taste
From dry to sweet, fresh, pleasant, characteristic
Tipologie
Red and rosé
Dry
Semidry
Semisweet/Amabile
Sweet
Lambrusco Salamino di Santa Croce
DOC
A delicate bouquet of red fruits and roses
Lambrusco Salamino Intense ruby red, with notes of raspberry, cherry and blackberry and a delicate hint of roses. To the palate it’s fresh and grapey, with a light salty vein: a pleasant and likeable wine. This Lambrusco goes well with every course due to its medium structure. Produced primarily in the province of Modena where the soils are rich and fertile. Here the land has been formed over the centuries by layers of sediment caused by the many rivers and streams that run from south to north across the Modena plain, resulting in sand, limestone and clay soils.
Base ampeLografica
85% min.
Lambrusco Salamino di Santa Croce
15% max.
Other Lambrusco varieties, Ancellotta, Fortana
Zona di coltivazione
Vineyards within the communes of:
Campogalliano
Camposanto
Carpi
Cavezzo
Concordia sulla Secchia
Finale Emilia
Medolla
Mirandola
Novi di Modena
San Felice sul Panaro
San Possidonio
Soliera
Resa massima dell'uva
190 quintalsResa dell'uva in vino
70%Caratteristiche organolettiche
Colour
Ruby red with violet hues
Mousse
Persistent
Aroma
Grapey and fruity
Taste
Fresh, flavourful, harmonious and moderately tannic
Tipologie
Red or rosé
Dry
Semidry
Semisweet/Amabile
Sweet
Modena
DOC
The Dukes’ Bubbles
Lambrusco di Modena Modena and Lambrusco together have forged some of the area’s best wines. From rose-coloured to ruby red, with some purple. The Modena DOC denomination goes beyond Lambrusco to include local wines such as sparkling and spumante wines that are white, red, rosé and young red, or novello. The production area for Modena DOC is a swathe of Modena’s province that goes from the mixed and clay rich soils of the low Modena plain to the more limestone-rich hills of the Apennines and their accompanying river valleys.
Base ampeLografica
85% min.
Lambrusco Grasparossa, Lambrusco Salamino, Lambrusco di Sorbara; Lambrusco Marani, Lambrusco Maestri, Lambrusco Montericco, Lambrusco Oliva, Lambrusco with jagged leaves (joined or separate)
15% max.
Ancellotta, Malbo Gentile, Fortana
Zona di coltivazione
Vineyards within the communes of:
Bastiglia
Bomporto
Campogalliano
Camposanto
Carpi
Castelfranco Emilia
Castelnuovo Rangone
Castelvetro di Modena
Cavezzo
Concordia sul Secchia
Finale Emilia
Fiorano Modenese
Formigine
Guiglia
Maranello
Marano sul Panaro
Medolla
Mirandola
Modena
Nonantola
Novi di Modena
Prignano sul Secchia
Ravarino
S. Cesario sul Panaro
S.Felice sul Panaro
S. Possidonio
S. Prospero sul Secchia
Sassuolo
Savignano sul Panaro
Serramazzoni
Soliera
Spilamberto
Vignola
Resa massima dell'uva
230 quintalsResa dell'uva in vino
70%Caratteristiche organolettiche
Colour
Ruby red or rosé
Mousse
Medium Persistence
Aroma
Floral and fruity
Taste
Fresh, pleasantly acidic
Tipologie
Red or rosé
Dry
Semidry
Semisweet/Amabile
Sweet
Reggiano
DOC
Many grape varieties, one Lambrusco DOC
Lambrusco Reggiano In their unique approach to fermentation, the winemakers of Reggio Emilia have come up with an individual approach to Lambrusco. Lambrusco Reggiano allows its makers to combine several grapes as long as they all come from within the large Lambrusco family. Thus each producer can create their own blend, choosing the varieties that will give colour and flavour to their personal concept. The production area is the central-western part of Emilia-Romagna in the province of Reggio Emilia, which is mainly in the plain, with a smaller section in the low foothills.
Base ampeLografica
85% min.
Lambrusco Marani, Lambrusco Salamino, Lambrusco Montericco, Lambrusco Maestri, Lambrusco di Sorbara, Lambrusco Grasparossa, Lambrusco Viadanese, Lambrusco Oliva, Lambrusco Barghi (with joined or separate leaves)
15% max.
Ancellotta, Malbo Gentile, Lambrusco a foglia frastagliata, Fogarina
Zona di coltivazione
Vineyards within the communes of:
Rolo
Fabbrico
Campagnola
Rio Saliceto
Correggio
San Martino in Rio
Bagnolo in Piano
Novellara
Cadelbosco Sopra
Castelnovo Sotto
Gualtieri
Guastalla
Reggiolo
Sant’Ilario d’Enza
Reggio Emilia
Cavriago
Bibbiano
Montecchio
San Polo d’Enza
Canossa
Quattro Castella
Vezzano sul Crostolo
Albinea
Scandiano
Casalgrande
Rubiera
Viano
Castellarano
Campegine
Poviglio
Boretto
Gattatico
Brescello
Carpineti e Baiso
Resa massima dell'uva
180 quintalsResa dell'uva in vino
70%Caratteristiche organolettiche
Colour
Red
Mousse
Lively, evanescent
Aroma
Vinous, intense, fruity
Taste
Flavourful, lively
Tipologie
Red or rosé
Dry
Semidry
Semisweet/Amabile
Sweet
