This new range of high quality Lambrusco is a partnership between the Soliera cooperative and Medici Ermete, one of the most influential producers in the renaissance of ‘proper’ Lambrusco. Cantina di Soliera, with 422 member growers and a 40 year tradition of Lambrusco production, is situated in the heart of the Lambrusco di Sorbara zone north of Modena and is the DOC’s largest producer. The alluvial soils here are ideal for the cultivation of the low yielding Sorbara variety, the mixture of sand and clay produces wines which balance elegance and structure and are regarded by many as the finest Lambrusco. Grapes for the Cantina di Soliera range come from 20 ha of selected ‘cru’ vineyards here and in the neighbouring Grasparossa di Castelvetro DOC.The Lambrusco family of grapes (there are many varieties, once numbered at 56) is thought to be one of the oldest in Italy and is predominantly found in Emilia-Romagna. Today the focus is on a handful of varieties, and Cantina di Soliera specialise in Lambrusco di Sorbara and Lambrusco Grasparossa, the most important of the 5 Lambrusco DOC’s in terms of quality. The former produces light, elegant, floral wines, while Grasparossa typically gives deeply coloured, weightier and more structured wines. Both make fantastic food wines – the delicate Sorbara with cold meats and seafood, the richer Grasparossa a perfect match for fatty sausages, charcuterie, tomato-based pasta dishes and cheeses.
Cantina di Soliera Lambrusco DOC, Dry NV
11% abv
A pale, delicate and fragrant dry Lambrusco which defies all expectations. Sorbara is the finest and most distinctive of the Lambrusco family and this is a selection from the best vineyards of the Soliera cooperative, its pre-eminent producer.The Lambrusco di Sorbara grapes are sourced from sandy-clay vineyards north of Modena. Produced by the Charmat method – with secondary fermentation in tank. Delicate and vibrant cherry pink in colour, with a fresh, bright and floral nose of strawberry, redcurrant and violet. Appealing sour cherry and bramble fruit characters are balanced by juicy acidity, leading to a clean, dry, delicate finish.
The Lambrusco di Sorbara grapes are sourced from sandy-clay vineyards north of Modena. This Lambrusco Sorbara Dry has one, unique fermentation in tank. Using selected yeasts, the must is fermented for around one month which brings the wine to 10 g/l of sugar and 11% alcohol – these are the sugars initially present in the must (no sugars are added). Then the must is cooled to stop fermentation, filtered, stabilised and bottled. Several small bottlings are made during the year so that the wine is always fresh
- Reference #:
- 11508
- Strength
- 11 ABV
- Bottles per Case
- 6 bottles
- Grapes
- Lambrusco(s)
- Organic
- No
- Biodynamic
- No
- Vegan
- No
- Vegetarian
- No
- Sparkling
- Yes