Soft, off-dry white wine that explodes with an effervescent sensation in your mouth and finishes with a smooth after taste of fresh grapes.
Lambrusco is the name of both a red wine grape and an Italian wine made principally from the 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 nell'Emilia, and Mantua.
When the 1970s came along and people in the US were all drinking cheap sweet wine, Lambrusco became very popular. It was inexpensive and while there are dry (non-sweet) versions out there, the Italians flooded the US market with the sweeter styles since that's what people wanted.
Good Lambrusco can be fresh, fruity and perfect accompaniment to a summer salad. A Lambrusco can be dry or even sparkling and has a low alcohol content. On the palate it is zesty, with nice fruit flavors and a clean finish. Since it is relatively acidic, it goes especially well with foods that are oily or contain mayonnaise (grilled sausages, potato salad, etc).Read More...
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