Lambrusco

A family of about 8 related varieties, one of Italy’s oldest. Primary family members:

Lambrusco di Sorbara: Light bodied, high in acidity. Aromas & flavors: Violet, red currant, strawberry.
Lambrusco Grasparossa (di Castelvetro): Full bodied, tannic. Aromas & flavors: Ripe black cherry, dark plum, sometimes almond.
Lambrusco Maestri: Aromas & flavors: Plum, black cherry, chocolate, violet, bubblegum.
Lambrusco Marani: Tannic. Aromas & flavors: Violet, iris, peony, black currant, red cherry.
Lambrusco Salamino: Midway between Grasparossa and Sorbara; moderately tannic. Aromas & flavors: Violet, rose, red berries.
Lambrusco Viadanese: Aka Lambrusco Mantovano.

In a nutshell

Color: Red

Alternative Names and Subvarieties: Lambrusco a Foglia Frastagliata (Enantio), Lambrusco Barghi, Lambrusco di Sorbara, Lambrusco Grasparossa (Groppello Grasparossa), Lambrusco Maestri, Lambrusco Marani, Lambrusco Montericco, Lambrusco Oliva, Lambrusco Salamino, Lambrusco Viadenese

Origin: Autochthonous

Best Known For: Frizzante red wines of Emilia-Romagna

Where Grown: Primarily in Emilia-Romagna (67%) and Puglia (26%)

Regions:

Emilia-Romagna,

Vineyard Area: 15,254 ha (37,677 acres), of which Lambrusco Maestri 5,542 ha (13,689 acres), Lambrusco Salamino 5,364 ha (13,249 acres), Lambrusco Grasparossa 2,261 ha (5,585 acres), and Lambrusco di Sorbara 1,470 ha (3,631 acres)

Denominations that use this grape variety

Majority Component in One or More Wines of:

Principal Red Grape Varieties:

Casteller DOC, Colli di Parma DOC, Colli di Scandiano e di Canossa DOC, Lambrusco di Sorbara DOC, Lambrusco Grasparossa di Castelvetro DOC, Lambrusco Mantovano DOC, Lambrusco Salamino di Santa Croce DOC, Modena DOC, Reggiano DOC, Trentino DOC, Valdadige / Etschtaler DOC, Valdadige Terradeiforti / Terradeiforti DOC