Lambrusco wines have been an integral part of the Modenese landscape for centuries. They yield a wine that is generous and genuine, like the people who live in this area, with a unique natural feature: springtime refermentation. Although records of the Vitis labrusca (a wild vine) date back to Roman times, it was only in the 19th century that certain strains became predominant, assuming a specific character thanks to their natural qualities and to human effort and hard work. Eventually, three similar yet distinctive wines came to be codified.
In the province of Modena these are the Lambrusco di Sorbara, the Lambrusco Grasparossa di Castelvetro and Lambrusco Salamino di Santa Croce.They are all modern wines of outstanding characteristics: a sparkling and evanescent froth, an intense, lasting scent and a rich taste, enhanced by a good level of acidity that is balanced by the right amounts of sugars in the demisec and amabile versions. Refreshing and pleasant to drink, it adapts equally to the traditional foods of the region as well as many international dishes.
They are well-rounded wines and, served cool, are appropriate to many occasions as is proven by their success in Italy and throughout the world. In 1970, the Lambrusco di Sorbara, Lambrusco Grasparossa di Castelvetro and Lambrusco Salamino di Santa Croce all obtained the DOC label and, since then, the commitment and effort of producers and the Consortium have achieved further improvements in quality, while making sure that the traditions of excellence are maintained.
Lambrusco is a wine possessing many remarkable and original qualities and occupies a unique position among wines in general.
Just think: a lightly bubbly red!
In all probability its special character is the result of a highly fortunate combination of soil, climate and the personality of the Emilian people, whose spontaneous hospitality and generosity are matched only by their candour and frankness.
All of Emilia, the city of Modena in particular, is rightly proud of this local product: its people don't only drink the wine but felle a deep affection for it.
We say Modena in particular because this city is the cradle, the true homeland of Lambrusco wine, as is confirmed by a large number of historical sources.

But there's another reason why we are proud, perhaps even a little possessive of Lambrusco: the word Lambrusco refers to a group of similar, but not identical vines and it is Modena that has witnessed the development of what have always been judged to be the most noble grape varieties. The "aristocracy" of Lambrusco wines are specifically cited in historical records and can be justifiably considered the "ancestors" of the three types of DOC Lambrusco that are safeguarded by our Consortium With its cheerful, hearty and undemanding personality, this versatile wine is a treat on any occasion. It's not surprising then that Lambrusco has made so many friends, even beyond the confines of its Emilian birthplace.
And it's no mere chance that, from the 70s onwards, it quickly became the best-known and most widely consumed Italian wine in the world. For this friendly wine wins you over with it lively effervescence, instilling a sense of well-being ang good-humour.
Over the centuries, the gradual development from its ancient, noble origins has left the special characteristics of Lambrusco essentially unaltered, with wine-makers preferring to perfect and refine them.