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LAMBRUSCO WINE
Gualerzi, 8
Reggio Emilia
The term "lambrusco" indicates a family of wines with a common origin, all cultivated in Emilia, in particular in the provinces of Reggio Emilia and Modena, partly in Parma, and touching the Mantova province. The main characteristic of Lambrusco is that it is a sparkling wine, which was traditionally achieved from a spontaneous re-fermentation in bottles in the spring production period. The Lambrusco Reggiano derives from grapes from the following three varieties: Lambrusco Salamino, Lambrusco Marani, Ancellotta, Maestri, Montericco, Malbo Gentile.... Lambrusco is generally either red or rosé, even though with new methods it is possible to produce a sparkling white wine from lambrusco grapes. The natural overall alcoholic content is 11 percent, with a dry or sweet taste, little body, harmonious, fresh and pleasant.
The wine is also sold in bulk in demijohns at the province's wine cellars.
Typical Production Area:
Reggio Emilia |
In order to safeguard the typicalness and organoleptic characteristics of the "Reggiano" wines , the Consorzio per la tutela del vino Lambrusco Reggiano (Pool for the protection of Lambrusco Reggiano wine) was established by the winemakers on February 25, 1972. The "Pool for the Promotion of the Lambrusco Reggiano historic trademark" was founded by producers in December 2000, with the intention of promoting and advertising the organoleptic characteristics of "DOC" wine from the Reggio Emilia area and "IGT" wine from Emilia on the national and international market.
For guided visits to Wine Factories belonging to the POOL FOR THE PROMOTION OF THE LAMBRUSCO REGGIANO HISTORIC TRADEMARK, please phone on 0039 522 508911-508904 any day from 8.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. giving notice a few days in advance.
Companies belonging to the Pool for the promotion of the Lambrusco Reggiano historic trademark:
Cantina Sociale di Coviolo - Via Volta, 12 - tel. 0522/308611
Cantina Sociale di S. Maurizio e Gavasseto - Via Pasteur, 99 - tel. 0522/551921
Cantina Sociale La Nuova di Villa Gavassa - Via Fleming, 6 - Gavassa di Reggio Emilia tel. - 0522/511607
Cantina Sociale Villa Bagno - Via Bagnoli, 7 tel. 0522/343170
Cantina Sociale Centro di Massenzatico - Via Beethoven, 127 - Massenzatico di Reggio Emilia - tel. 0522/95050
Cantine Caprari - Via Guicciardi, 14 - tel. 0522/550220
Cantine Cooperative Riunite - Via Brodolini, 24 - Campegine - tel 0522 905711
Cantina Sociale di Masone e Campogalliano - Via Bacone, 20 - Villa Masone di Reggio Emilia - tel. 0522 340113
Medici Ermete e Figli - Via Newton, 1/A - Villa Gaida di Reggio Emilia - tel. 0522 942141
Azienda Agricola Moro di Rinaldini Rinaldo - Via Patrioti, 47 - Calerno di S. Ilario d'Enza - tel. 0522679190
Azienda Agricola Prati Renz e Loris - Via Soglia, 3 - Borzano di Albinea - tel. 0522 919198
Cantina Sociale di Albinea e Canali - Via Tassoni , 213 - Villa Canali - tel. 0522 569505
Cantina Sociale di Arceto - Via Pagliani, 27 - Arceto di Scandiano - tel. 0522 989107
Cantina Sociale di Prato di Correggio - Via Contrada, 11- Prato di Correggio - tel. 0522 696134
Cantina Sociale di Puianelo - Via Carlo Marx, 19/A - Puianello di Quattro Castella - tel. 0522 889120
Cantina sociale di Rolo - Via Roma, 110 - Rolo - 0522 666139
Cantina Sociale di S. Martino in Rio - Via Rroma, 123 - San Martino in Rio - tel. 0522 698119
Venturini e Baldini - Via Turati, 42 - Roncolo di Quattro Castella - tel. 0522 241190
Cantina Soc. di Vezzola - Via Provinciale Sud, 133 - Vezzola di Novellara - tel. 0522 657120
Cantina Soc. Due Torri di Montecchio e S. Ilario - Strada per Barco, 2/4 - Montecchio Emilia - tel. 0522 864105
Cantina Sociale Gualtieri - Via S. Giovanni, 25 - Gualtieri (RE) - tel. 0522 828579
Cantine Lombardini - Via Cavour, 7 Novellara - tel. 0522 654224
Donelli Vini s.p.a. - Via don Minzoni, 1 - Gattatico (RE) - tel. 0522 908715
Cà de Medici - Via Stazione , 34 - Villa Cadè (RE) - tel. 0522 942141
Nuova Cantina Sociale di Correggio - Via Repubblica, 21 - Correggio - tel. 0522 692330
Prati Vini Via Campanini, 2/3 - Borzano di Albinea (RE) tel. 0522 910123
Cantina Sociale di Carpi Stabilimento di Rio Saliceto - Via XX Settembre, 11/13 - Rio Saliceto (RE) - tel. 0522 699110
Azienda Agricola Reggiana - Via Zacconi, 22/A - Borzano di Albinea - tel. 0522 591225
Dishes and Ingredients
The Lambrusco wine must be served "young" (it should be drunk in the spring following the grape harvest). It is ideal for accompanying traditional cuisine based on lasagne with meat sauce, boiled meats, zampone, cotechino, and cured pork products. It should be served fresh (16) and uncorked just before drinking, keeping the bottle slightly inclined forward.
Historical Origins
The Romans were already aware of the oenological potential of the Reggio land, having had the opportunity of appreciating the qualities of the Lambrusco grapes clinging to, or rather "married" to the elm. The grape bunches obtained produce a sparkling wine which always accompanies the typical Reggio cuisine. Lambrusco is a traditional local product which today gives work to several small and medium-sized companies which have an important presence in the local economy. Rosé in colour, and sparkling, Lambrusco is ideal for accompanying the first and second courses of local cuisine.
Last update: 11/10/2010
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