Lambrusco is a red sparkling wine that is loved all over the world.
Lambrusco is a wine made in Italy's famous winemaking region Emilia. It is known all over the world for its red sparkling wine.
Even if you have heard of Italy's representative wine ``Lambrusco'', you may not know about the winery that produces Lambrusco.
This time, we will be introducing Lambrusco and one of the popular wineries that produces Lambrusco, Kacicchioli.
Characteristics of the wine of freedom and tradition [Lambrusco]
Cavicchioli describes Lambrusco as "a wine that expresses freedom and tradition."
Why does Lambrusco "express freedom and tradition"? Let's take a look at the characteristics of Lambrusco.
Characteristics of Lambrusco 1: Various types of sparkling wine
The most distinctive feature of Lambrusco is that it is a sparkling wine. The most famous style is the mildly sweet, slightly sparkling red wine, but there are actually many different types, including full-bodied dry sparkling red wine, sweet rosé, and white.
white, rosé, red. There is a wide variety of wines from sweet to dry, light to full-bodied. This is truly a "free" wine.
There are over 60 types of Lambrusco grapes
The main grape used to make Lambrusco is the Lambrusco variety, but there are many different varieties of Lambrusco.
There are over 60 types!
Among them, six Lambrusco varieties are most commonly found.
- Lambrusco Grasparossa
- lambrusco maestri
- Lambrusco Marani
- Lambrusco Monterico
- Lambrusco Salamino
- lambrusco sorbara
Lambrusco wines are often blended with several Lambrusco varieties, including Ancelotta for color, and Marzemino, Malvo Gentile, and Cabernet Sauvignon for body and structure.
Sweet? spicy? How to read Lambrusco labels
When choosing Lambrusco, you'll likely see expressions such as "Secco" and "Amabile." This is a notation that expresses the sweetness (spicy) of wine.
There are various types of Lambrusco, from sweet to dry, and the labels indicate the sweetness and spiciness depending on the wine's residual sugar content, so please use this as a reference when choosing a wine!
Lambrusco sweetness (spicy) description
- Secco: Dry
- Semi Secco: Slightly dry
- Amabile: Slightly sweet
- Dorce: Sweet
Characteristics of Lambrusco 2: Long history
The name "Lambrusco" comes from the name of the most popular grape variety in the Emilia region.
Lambrusco is one of the most widely distributed wines in the world, with a rich and pleasant taste and a wide variety of varieties. It is a very familiar wine that is often seen in Japan.
Lambrusco has a very long history, dating back to BC and ancient Roman times. A traditional Italian wine with a long history that has been loved for over 2000 years.
About Lambrusco of [Cabicchioli]
Cavicchioli is the name of a winery located in the Modena region of Emilia-Romagna, Italy.
Cavicchioli is a winery with a history of about 90 years. Even today, we continue to strive to become a first-class winery.
History of Kacicchioli
The history of Cavicchioli begins in the late 1920s when Umberto Cavicchioli set up a wine cellar in the village of San Prospero near Modena.
Passionate about his estate in San Prospero, a region of Italy rich in beauty and history, Umberto Cavicchioli converted the workshop at the back of his house into a wine cellar.
He was the first to think of pressing local Lambrusca grapes, fermenting the must in barrels and bottling at the right time.
In the 1960s, when the winery was passed on to Umberto Cavicchioli's sons, sales expanded throughout Italy.
Furthermore, in 1970, Cavicchioli's Lambrusco took off around the world, carrying the desire to "expand freedom and limits." It has now been passed down to his grandchildren.
Kacicchioli is a historic winery that has survived through its unique beauty, creativity, and foresight even when Italy was in poverty, and has been passed down from parent to child and from child to grandchild.
It is a very popular winery both in Japan and on this website "Wine Nation".
5 Recommended Lambruscos from Cavicchioli
1.Cabicchioli/ Lambrusco Rosso Vigna del Cristo
Cavicchioli Lambrusco Rosso Vigna del Cristo [2021] 750ml, red, slightly foaming
Cavicchioli's highest grade Lambrusco ``Vina del Cristo''. Kacicchioli's flagship wine.
A dry, slightly sparkling wine made from 100% Sorvara grapes. You can enjoy the concentrated fruit flavor with a soft and sweet red berry aroma and fine, gentle bubbles that stimulate your tongue.
2.Cabicchioli/ Lambrusco Rosso Corsa Sosso
Cavicchioli's other flagship wine, Corsa Sosso. Although it is often sweet, it is dry with a solid body and flavor. This is Lambrusco on a higher level.
3. Cavicchioli/ Lambrusco Rosso Dolce Red
4.Cabicchioli/ Lambrusco Bianco Dolce White
A sweet, slightly sparkling white wine. It has a low alcohol content. It has aromas of fresh berries and velvet, and a soft, fresh and sweet taste. Recommended as an aperitif or after-dinner dessert wine.
5. Cavicchioli/Lambrusco Rosato Dolce Rose
A slightly sparkling rosé wine with a gentle sweetness. It has a bright aroma and a soft, fresh and fruity taste. The pale pink color is beautiful and gorgeous, making it a wine recommended for girls' parties.
Enjoy [Lambrusco] with your food
Lambrusco, a sparkling wine, is a modern wine full of vibrancy and joy. Its open, lively character and lightness pair well with a variety of cuisines, regardless of nationality.
However, it goes perfectly with the cuisine of Lambrusco's hometown of Modena.
The dishes that represent the Modena region are like this.
- Parmesan cheese
- Raw ham
- balsamic vinegar
- Bolognese
We recommend pairing it with a pizza topped with plenty of parmesan cheese and prosciutto, topped with a little bassamic vinegar. You should be able to enjoy the best marriage with Lambrusco.
Please enjoy it next weekend!
