2021 Villa Picta Lambrusco Mantovano Lombardy, Italy
$24.99
Organic. 100% Lambrusco Ruberti. 100% destemmed, three-four days of maceration depending on vintage, pressed in a small vertical basket press. The fruit is taken from two parcels, totaling around one hectare only, on very sandy and limestone-driven soils. Vine age between five to fifteen years. The wine ferments and settles in steel tanks throughout the winter; in spring at bottling, fresh juice/must is added to trigger refermentation (the traditional Italian rifermentato style). Unfined, unfiltered; the only SO2 added is a tiny amount in the pied de cuve used to prompt primary fermentation. This Lambrusco has delicate floral aromas, black brambly fruit, and acidity and minerality that cut like dual knives.
Specs
- Country Italy
- Region Lombardy
- Appellation Lambrusco Mantovano
- Style Sparkling Wine, Red Wine
- Producer Villa Picta
- Farming Practices Organic
- Grapes Lambrusco Ruberti
- Food Pairings Stinky Cheese, Roast White Meats, Braised Things, Pizza Night
- Characteristics Flexes w/ Food