Lambrusco Mantovano DOC

Region: Lombardia

Synopsis

Region:

History: Established as a DOC in 1987

Vineyard Area: 241 ha / 595 acres (2019)

Production: 13,250 hl / 147,000 cases (5-year average)

Principal Red Grape Varieties:

Styles and Wine Composition

ROSATO WINES

Rosato (RoFr): Minimum 85% Lambrusco Maestri (locally Grappello Maestri), Lambrusco Marani, Lambrusco Salamino, and/or Lambrusco Viadanese (locally Grappello Ruberti); maximum 15% Ancellotta, Fortana, Lambrusco di Sorbara, and/or Lambrusco Grasparossa

RED WINES

Rosso (RdFr, RdFrSw): Minimum 85% Lambrusco Maestri, Lambrusco Marani, Lambrusco Salamino, and/or Lambrusco Viadanese; maximum 15% Ancellotta, Fortana, Lambrusco di Sorbara, and/or Lambrusco Grasparossa

Subzones and Other Geographic Terms

Oltre Po Mantovano
Viadanese Sabbionetano

Significant Production Rules

Minimum alcohol level: 10.5%; 11.0% for subzones
Aging: No minimums specified

Last Disciplinare Modification:

09/30/2013