Lambrusco grape variety

Lambrusco is both a wine and a generic term for a group of grape varieties. In view of the high genetic variance, it is difficult to speak of a grape variety family. What all Lambrusco varieties have in common, however, is the fact that they were selected from wild vines. The wines made from them also bear the name Lambrusco. Most Lambrusco can be found in Emilia-Romagna and Lombardy in northern Italy. They are characterised by their distinctly fruity freshness, many of which are supported by a clear mousse. However, still Lambrusco wines are also produced. The wines can range from dry to distinctly residual sweet and usually exhibit flavours of bright red fruits such as raspberries, redcurrants or cherries, often complemented by floral notes. Lambrusco wines have long suffered from the bad reputation of cheap mass-produced goods, but higher-quality examples have shown their potential in principle in recent years.