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Lambrusco Days Are Here Again!
7 Days Of ‘Serious’ Fun
June 16th – June 22th, 2017

cache_24548175 Lambrusco got a bad rap in the 70’s and 80’s when an industrial US version (4%-9.5% alc., 50-80g/l sugar) of real Lambrusco (red, frizzante, secco= sugar: max 15g/l , min. 11% alc.) became the best-selling imported wine in the USA.

Times have changed and there’s been a resurgence of authentic Lambrusco made in the traditional secco frizzante style. Grown around Parma, Modena, Reggio, Bologna, and Mantova, Lambrusco is the ultimate pairing for a platter of Prosciutto di Parma, and chunks of Parmigiano-Reggiano drizzled with balsamic vinegar in a stunning illustration of the idea that “if it grows together, it goes together!”

The Lambrusco Secco revival is being led by producers who take care to produce wines that are varietally true and imbued with a distinct sense of terroir. Many of these committed producers have rescued indigenous Lambrusco varieties from near extinction and come from families that have produced exclusively Lambrusco Secco locally for generations.

With its low alcohol content (min. 11% alc.), slight fizz, bright fruit, and hint of bitterness, true Lambrusco Secco has become a darling among sommeliers looking for something unique, crowd-pleasing, and food-friendly.

‘dine & lambrusco’ ’17
International Lambrusco Week
Enjoy a glass of Lambrusco Secco with breakfast, lunch, supper, dinner, and/or a midnight snack.

Friday, June 16th:
‘Modena Day’
Discover Sorbara from Bomporto, Grasparossa from Castelvetro and Salamino from Santa Croce.
Saturday, June 17th:
‘Reggio Emilia Day’
Discover Salamino, Barghi and Montericco.
Sunday, June 18th:
‘Parma Day’
Discover Maestri.
Monday, June 19th:
‘Mantova Day’
Discover Ruberti from Quistello and Viadanese from Viadana.
Tuesday, June 20th:
‘Bologna Day’
Celebrate La Dotta (“the learned one”- for its famed university), La Grassa (“the fat one”- for it’s cuisine), and La Rossa (“the red one”- a reference to the red rooftops throughout the city), Ragu’ alla Bolognese, Mortadella
Wednesday, June 21st:
7th World Lambrusco Day
Share a bottle of #RealLambrusco (secco, min. 11% alc.) with a friend!
Get Fizzical!
Thursday, June 22st:
‘Lambrusco Ancestrale & Spumante Day’
Discover Lambrusco Metodo Rifermentazione Ancestrale and Lambrusco Spumante Charmat/Metodo Classico.

Real Lambrusco Moments 2011-2020
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