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L’Acino Lambrusco
$31.95
Corte Manzini
- Country: Italy
- Region: Emilia-Romagna
- Appellation: Lambrusco Grasparossa di Castelvetro DOC
- Varietal: 100% Lambrusco Grasparossa
- Fermentation: Charmat Method
- Alc/vol: 11.5%
- Perceived Sweetness: dry
“Premium examples of Lambrusco, such as the Corte Manzini L’Acino are generating a notable buzz in the wine world. This gorgeous sparkling wine with a rich purple hue and frothy rim instantly transports one to Italy. It is scented with notes of spicy black cherry, raspberry and rose, while the palate is packed with flavours of cherry, raspberry and plum. Hints of rhubarb, red currant and rosemary balance a hint of sweetness on the finish. The perfect date night wine. Pair with Peking duck takeaway and you’re set. Serve chilled, now through 2025.” – Louise Wilson, MW
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L’Acino translates to “the grape”, and you probably couldn’t find a better suited name for this wine!
Once you visually see this wine in the glass and take your first sip, everything about it shouts grape! It’s made from vines that have an average age of 65 years old, which produce very low yields. Each year, the crop is hand-picked and controlled by the Manzini family from vineyard to cellar – including the bottling and labeling processes completed at the winery.
L’Acino is produced by the Charmat Method, which is the typical process used for Lambruscos. Although the residual sugar is 10.6g/L, this level of sugar is completely in balance with acidity and tannin, so it’s perceived as dry on the palate. With all of these factors in balance with each other, L’Acino Lambrusco becomes the perfect wine for food!
What Else Can You Pair With Lambrusco?
The Corte Manzini website has some fantastic suggestions of what to pair with their Lambruscos. From salami charcuterie to crepes with ham, or a ragù tortellini, Lambrusco is a versatile wine pairing you can have year round.
Here’s an amazing clip of the ‘Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy’ show where he visits Bologna, and pairs his meal with L’Acino Lambrusco.
Corte Manzini is a small wine producer based out of the Modena area of Emilia-Romagna, Italy. They are specialists in Lambrusco and only cultivate grapes with the purpose of making Lambrusco. Historically, the Manzini family have been grape growers that sold their crop to Lambrusco cooperatives in the area, however in the late 70s, the family decided to start producing their own wines and have never looked back! Officially founded in 1978 by four brothers within the Manzini family, they have continued to stay family-run for over 4 decades. The Corte Manzini Azienda (farm) is approximately 25 hectares large, located in a small town called Ca’ di Sola (outside Modena). Only 10 hectares of their property is devoted to vineyards (the parts of the farm that are on the best slopes) – the rest of their land is divided between forest, winery production, restaurant, agriturismo (hotel) and cherry tree plantings! Lambrusco is a family of red wines from the Emilia-Romagna and Lombardy regions of Italy, made from various Lambrusco grape varieties. There are several different types of Lambrusco, each with its own characteristics, largely determined by the specific grape variety used and the region where it’s produced. Lambrusco Grasparossa is one of the main types of Sparkling Lambrusco (sometimes Lambrusco can be a still wine!) that are sold world-wide. They are fuller-bodied, deeper in colour with a more intense fruit flavour and slightly higher tannins. The name “Grasparossa” translates to “red stalk”, referencing the grape’s vibrant colour and tannic structure. On the palate, these wines are rich with dark fruit flavours like blackberry, plum and cherry, which are often complimented by a touch of spice. It tends fo tbe less effervescent than other Lambrusco varieties, though it’s still a sparkling wine. It is traditionally produced as dry or slightly off-dry. Lambrusco di Sorbara, Lambrusco Salamino and Lambrusco Reggiano are three other types of Lambrusco we see exported to Canada.
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| Colour | Sparkling |
|---|---|
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Emilia-Romagna |
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