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Name of varietal: Lambrusco

Common synonyms: Salamino (refers to the bunch form)
 
Parentage of the grape: indigenous to Emilia-Romagna, Italy
 
History of the grape: There is evidence that the ancient Romans were drinking wines made from Lambrusco, a grape that was strewn about the hillsides like dandelions (its translation is “wild vines”). In Italy, for many centuries, the wine has been produced in various forms from dry to sweet, but usually some level of sparkling from frizzante to full on bubbles. It is made most often in the Charmat method, which means the secondary fermentation takes place in pressurized tanks, not in the bottle as in the champenoise method. It is sometimes blended with Ancellotta to add more intense color and body. By the mid 1970s, much of the Lambrusco that was imported was young, sweet and cheap, and this unfortunately gave it a terrible reputation for decades. However, more recently, excellent quality Lambruscos have been widely available, Read more »

Medici Ermete Lambrusco Lambrusco Secco Concerto
Winery: Medici Ermete
Region: Italy » Emilia-romagna » Reggiano
Type: Sparkling Wines

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Chutney Pizzas

Use regular or whole-wheat pocket bread as the foundation for an appetizer or snack that's ready in less than 15 minutes. Read more »

Le Grotte Lambrusco Reggiano DOC
Winery: Medici Ermete
Region: Italy » Emilia-romagna » Reggiano
Type: Sparkling Wines

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Shiitake Mushroom and Gorgonzola Pizza

The robust flavor of blue cheese underscores the earthiness of the mushrooms on this delectable pizza. Gorgonzola has a pronounced flavor, but any blue cheese will work nicely. Read more »

Cleto Chiarli Lambrusco Emilia IGT Nivola
Winery: Cleto Chiarli
Region: Italy » Emilia-romagna » Emilia Igt
Type: Sparkling Wines

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Sausage, Pepper, and Onion Pizza

A robust topping of turkey sausage, onions, and peppers crown this satisfying Chicago-style pizza. French baguette halves mimic the traditional deep-dish crust-a real timesaver. Read more »

Cantine Ceci Lambrusco la Luna
Winery: Cantine Ceci
Region: Italy » Emilia-romagna
Color: Red Wines

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Anchovy and White Bean Pizza

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Tenuta Pederzana Lambrusco Lambrusco Grasparossa di Castelvetro Lambrusco Grasparossa
Winery: Tenuta Pederzana
Region: Italy » Emilia-romagna » Lambrusco Grasparossa Di Castelvetro
Type: Table Wines

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Chicken and Andouille Jambalaya

Consider sound when cooking this dish. The andouille sizzles loudly at first, then quiets as it renders fat, indicating that it's nearly done. The vegetables cook softly as they release liquid. But... Read more »

Cleto Chiarli Grasparossa Lambrusco Grasparossa di Castelvetro Rosé Brut
Winery: Cleto Chiarli
Region: Italy » Emilia-romagna » Lambrusco Grasparossa Di Castelvetro
Type: Sparkling Wines

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Chickpea and Mint Crostini

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Lambrusco Barbolini Lancillotto Grasparossa
Winery: Barbolini
Region: Italy » Emilia-romagna
Type: Sparkling Wines

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Barnum Bratwurst Bread with Choucroute Tumble

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Lini Lambrusco Rosso
Winery: Lini
Region: Italy » Emilia-romagna
Type: Sparkling Wines

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Thai Tofu and Spicy Asian Noodles

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Cleto Chiarli Lambrusco di Sorbara Vecchia Modena
Winery: Cleto Chiarli
Region: Italy » Lambrusco di Sorbara
Type: Sparkling Wines

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Spinach Quesadillas

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Donelli Lambrusco di Sorbara Scaglietti Bottle
Winery: Donelli
Region: Italy » Lambrusco di Sorbara
Type: Sparkling Wines

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Soybean-Mint Crostini

Notes: Donna Knopf, owner of Vegetas (888/966-9660) in Tempe, Arizona, blends soybeans with mint for a delicious and healthful topper for toasts. The soybean-mint spread can be made through step 3 ... Read more »

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Stampa

I am still toying with the shape and tone of this blog so forgive me as I feel my way. This week I feel compelled to comment on some Italian-wine news that has been filtering in over the last few weeks.I included a throw away reference to Lambrusco ...

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Sometimes it's funny how a sort of group unconsciousness seems to permeate the blogosphere. Just last week I was commenting on the "progress" the wine world has seen over the past decades while writing up my notes on a recent Spottswoode vertical and t...

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Basic Holiday Wine Pairing

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The Importance of Lists

As you may know from my last email, we’ve made making lists a priority here at Snooth. If you take a moment to think about it, those of us in the world of wine are surrounded by lists. A great example is a staple of these trade updates: our Snooth’s mo...

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A Guide to Affordable Wine Glasses

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Top Wines for Thanksgiving 2010

Has the Thanksgiving Day ramp-up begun? Well, for you all it certainly has, but this Monday is really the beginning of the build-up of consumer interest in Thanksgiving wines and cocktails.

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The Omnibibers' Dilemma

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Cleto Chiarli Lambrusco Emilia IGT Nivola (NV)

Winery: Cleto Chiarli
Region: Italy » Emilia-romagna » Emilia Igt
Varietal: Lambrusco
Type: Sparkling Wines
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nputens

[From "Thankgiving Favorites" at Bin 105, Lincoln NE, 11 November 2012.]

Donati Camillo Lambrusco (2007)

Winery: Camillo Donati
Region: Italy » Emilia-romagna » dell'Emilia
Varietal: Lambrusco
Type: Sparkling Wines
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solomania9

Bright, vibrant, and acidic. As it warmed it developed a mature earthy character.

Lini 910 Labrusca Lambrusco Rosso Nvemilia Italy Lambrusco Sparkling (NV)

Winery: Lini
Varietal: Lambrusco
Type: Sparkling Wines
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barri0s1872

By far a great Lambrusco: light, fun, with bright candied fruit on the nose that leads to a dry finish! Perfect for summer and any occasion... maybe even a fatty steak...

Cavicchioli Vigna del Cristo (2008)

Winery: Cavicchioli
Region: Italy » Emilia-romagna » Emilia Igt
Varietal: Lambrusco
Type: Fruit Wines
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Giorgio

One of the best Lambrusco. It is produced in the area of Sorbara, near Modena, this gives to the wine a very special taste and flavour that makes it different from other Lambrusco.

Medici Ermete Lambrusco Lambrusco Secco Concerto (2003)

Winery: Medici Ermete
Region: Italy
Varietal: Lambrusco
Type: Sparkling Wines
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hershey

Really interesting wine. Nose is sweet, with strawberries and cherry bubble gum notes. But the wine is much dryer on the tongue, in part due to the light effervescence. The tannins are nice and chalky on the middle of the tongue, almost like a burgu...

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