Lambrusco Grasparossa 'Codarossa' Albinea Canali
Albinea Canali's Lambrusco "Codarossa" is a sweet sparkling red wine with a lively and flowing profile, produced from Lambrusco Grasparossa and Malbo Gentile grapes from the hills of Scandiano and Canossa, in the province of Reggio Emilia. With a fresh, pleasantly sweet and harmonious profile, it is characterized by notes of wild berries, sugary red fruit and peach stone
The Lambrusco Grasparossa "Codarossa" by Albinea Canali is one of the most interesting labels in the range of the Reggio Emilia winery. It perfectly interprets the traditional style of sparkling reds from the area, by enhancing the best qualities of the grape variety that symbolizes the region. Fresh, lively, fragrant, and fruity, it is a wine that immediately invites a second sip, thanks to its delightful appeal. Its convivial and gastronomic vocation makes it perfect to enjoy as an aperitif with a platter of cold cuts or to serve at the table with flavorful first courses or second courses based on white meats.
The "Codarossa" is a pure Lambrusco Grasparossa made by one of the most representative wineries of Emilia. For almost a century, Albinea Canali has been producing wines characterized by a strong territorial identity, aiming to highlight the qualities of local grape varieties through the production of quality sparkling wines. The grapes come from hillside vineyards, cultivated in the Scandiano and Canossa area. The sunny exposures and the suitable soils allow for the harvesting of very ripe and aromatic grapes. The best bunches are sent for fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, with skin maceration. The base wines are then sparkling in autoclave using the Martinotti or Charmat Method, which enhances the varietal character of the grape.
The Lambrusco Grasparossa "Codarossa" by Albinea Canali is a pleasant sparkling version of this great classic of Emilia's tradition. Always present on the tables of the region, it is gaining more popularity and acclaim among an ever-growing audience of enthusiasts, looking for low-alcohol wines with pleasant expressive immediacy. In the glass, it presents a rather dark ruby red color with youthful violet reflections. The bubbles rise delicately, forming a soft and light pink foam on the surface. The bouquet seduces with intense aromas of raspberry, strawberry, ripe cherry, wild blackberry, and sour cherry. On the palate, it offers a fragrant and winey sip, with ripe and expressive fruit, leading to a very harmonious finish, characterized by a perfect balance between freshness and fruity sweetness.