Lambrusco di Sorbara DOC
Synopsis
History: Established as a DOC in 1970
Vineyard Area: 946 ha / 2,337 acres (2021)
Production: 38,100 hl / 423,600 cases (5-year average)
Principal Red Grape Varieties:
Styles and Wine Composition
ROSATO WINES
- Rosato (RoFr, RoFrSw): Minimum 60% Lambrusco di Sorbara; maximum 40% Lambrusco Salamino; maximum 15% other Lambrusco subvarieties
RED WINES
- Rosso (RdFr, RdFrSw): Minimum 60% Lambrusco di Sorbara; maximum 40% Lambrusco Salamino; maximum 15% other Lambrusco subvarieties
SPARKLING WINES
- Rosato Spumante (RoSp, RoSpSw): Minimum 60% Lambrusco di Sorbara; maximum 40% Lambrusco Salamino; maximum 15% other Lambrusco subvarieties
- Rosso Spumante (RdSp, RdSpSw): Minimum 60% Lambrusco di Sorbara; maximum 40% Lambrusco Salamino; maximum 15% other Lambrusco subvarieties
Significant Production Rules
- Wines may undergo second fermentation either in bottles or in autoclaves
- Minimum alcohol level: 10.5% for frizzante versions; 11.0% for Spumante
- Residual sugar: Rosato Spumante and Rosso Spumante can be produced at any sweetness level, from brut nature (zero dosage) to dolce
- Aging: No minimums specified
Last Disciplinare Modification:
03/30/2015
