Tasting Notes: Since 1889, the Barbolini family has made wine on their tiny estate. In that time, they have perfected their Lambrusco. Their Lancillotto is not a sweet wine, but delightfully briny and a bit dry, with a lush, generous body. The ripe-fruit sweetness and raspberry aromas are lifted into the nose by the delicate bubbles. It is absolutely beautiful in the glass and enticing aromas emanate from the glass to draw one in.
| Emilia-Romagna, Italia. (Town of Modena) 35 hectares. |
Clay and sand. | ||
| Barbolini. (bahr-boh-LEE-nee) |
Spurred Cordon. 3,500 vines/hectare. 1 bottle/plant yield. |
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| Matteo Buffagni. (mah-TAY-oh boo-FAHN-yee) |
Fermentation in temp controlled stainless steel tanks. | ||
| 100% Grasparossa. | No barrel aging. | ||
| 14.9 grams per liter. | 3 months in the tank. 15-20 months in the bottle. |
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| 5.78 grams per liter. | 8,000 cases. | ||
| 11.5% by volume. | Salumi, grilled Portobello mushroom sandwich, and Fettucini Alfredo. |