Podere Il Salicete Albone Lambrusco di Modena 2018

The small estate of Podere il Salicete is located on the outskirts of Modena DOC in the Emilia-Romagna region of northern Italy, in the tiny village of Campogalliano. Modena is famous for Balsamic vinegar and famous sports cars such as Ferrari and Lamborghini. Gian Paolo Isabella, former Muay Thai champion, joined forces with his brother in law Marcello to follow their passion to become viticulturists and winemakers. As producers of Lambrusco they work with classic local grape varieties such as Lambrusco di Sorbara and Salamino but they also work with the uncommon Malbo Gentile variety. All of the agriculture is done organically, natural vinification and re-fermentations take place in bottle to make their lambruscos.

This particular wine, Podere Il Salicete Albone Lambrusco di Modena 2018, is 100% Lambrusco Salamino. Natural fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks to maintain the fruity flavors of the wine. The carbonation is achieved through Tank or Charmat Method. Minimal sulfur additions and no filtering or fining. The winemakers make the wine as naturally as possible with as little intervention as possible. The wine is a gorgeous deep purple color. The sparkling wine is dry style, a creamy frizzante (lightly sparkling), low in alcohol, medium/low tannins and acidity. It’s a light, creamy sparkler that can easily be enjoyed with or without food. The flavors are rich blackberry, black cherry, blueberry, violets, earth and chocolate.

Pair with salami, grilled warm-spiced chicken, pizza or fried mozzarella. Chill the wine well as you would a sparkling wine.