Lambrusco 'Rio Valli' Monte delle Vigne 2025

With its lively and appropriately rustic character, the Lambrusco ‘Riovalli’ from the Emilia-based Monte delle Vigne faithfully expresses the attributes of wines made from Lambrusco grapes. In fact, Lambrusco is a very broad varietal family, whose name derives from the Latin term "labrusca", a word that identifies a wild vine. The success of Lambrusco wines, whether it be Maestri, Grasparossa, Sorbara, and so on, dates back particularly to the 1980s, when these characteristic sparkling red wines gained wide appreciation in the U.S. market and in Northern Europe.

Monte delle Vigne ‘Riovalli’ Lambrusco consists of a blend of Lambrusco Maestri grapes (85%) and Lambrusco di Grasparossa grapes (15%), cultivated under certified organic conditions on clay and limestone soils. The vines, which are about 20 years old, benefit from a southwest exposure and an altitude of 200 meters above sea level. Between September and October, manual harvesting is carried out, accompanied by a careful selection of the bunches, which are then vinified through a fermentation.alcoholic lasting about 20 days in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, partly on the skins. Subsequently, the secondary fermentation occurs in steel autoclaves according to the Charmat Method and after a short rest in the bottle, the wine is finally ready for sale.

The Lambrusco Monte delle Vigne ‘Riovalli’ is of intense ruby red color with violet reflections. On the nose, vivid fruity perceptions emerge reminiscent of sour cherry, cherry, and berries, accompanied by typical winey accents. Balanced and fragrant the taste, of good structure, with lively freshness and a hint of tannin that anticipates sensations of dark fruits in the finish.