12. Lambrusco Flashcards
In which Italian region is Lambrusco?
Emilia-Romagna
Which river runs to the north of Lambrusco?
River Po
What is the climate of Lambrusco?
Warm continental.
Is irrigation permitted?
Yes though not always required.
What is the predominant soil type in Lambrusco?
Alluvial clay and silt.
What is an advantage and what is a disadvantage of Lambrusco’s soils?
1) Water retention
2) Prone to compaction
How is soil compaction minimised?
Grass between rows
What are the two most common forms of vine training?
1) Cordon training (sylvoz)
2) Geneva double curtain.
What are the three important Lambrusco grape varieties?
1) Lambrusco Salamino
2) Lambrusco Grasparossa
3) Lambrusco di Sorbara
Which is the most widely planted grape variety?
Lambrusco Salamino.
Which DOC requires a minimum of 85% Lambrusco Salamino?
Lambrusco Salamino di Santa Croce.
What is the maximum yield in Lambrusco Salamino di Santa Croce?
113 hL/ha
What are four features of Lambrusco Salamino?
1) Deep colour
2) Fragrant
3) Full-bodied
4) High acidity
On which soil types does Lambrusco Grasparossa grown best?
Clay and silt.
What is the DOC that requires a minimum of 85% Lambrusco Grasparossa?
Lambrusco Grasparossa di Castelvetro.
What is the maximum yield of Lambrusco Grasparossa di Castelvetro?
126 hL/ha
What are three key features of Lambrusco Grasparossa?
1) Deep colour
2) Full-bodied
3) Medium (+) tannins
Lambrusco di Sorbara DOC requires what minimum per cent of Lambrusco di Sorbara?
60%
What is the maximum yield of Lambrusco di Sorbara?
126 hL/ha
Compared with the other two Lambrusco varieties, Lambrusco di Sorbara makes what sort of wines?
Paler and makes lighter bodied wines.
What are the two other Lambrusco DOCs?
1) Reggiano Lambrusco/Reggiano DOC
2) Lambrusco di Modena DOC/Modena DOC
What is the maximum yield permitted in Lambrusco di Modena DOC/Modena DOC?
161 hL/ha
What is the maximum yield permitted in Reggiano Lambrusco/Reggiano DOC?
126 hL/ha
Why are most wines macerated on skins for only 1-2 days?
Due to Lambrusco varieties having high levels of anthocyanins.
More structured, fuller-bodied Lambrusco tends to be of what variety?
Lambrusco Grasparossa.
What is unusual about Lambrusco for a red wine and why?
MLC is blocked to preserve acidity that balances the sweetness.
At what temperature is first fermentation?
18-20 degrees celcius.
For wines made of Lambrusco Grasparossa, how long is maceration?
3-4 days.
At what temperature is second fermentation?
12-15 degrees celcius.
The majority of wines are made using which method?
Tank.
How long does a wine take during second fermentation to achieve frizzante?
Two weeks
How long does a wine take during second fermentation to achieve spumate?
One month
How is the sweetness of sweet styles achieved? (2)
1) Fermentation stopped
2) Blended/sweetened with RCGM
What per cent of DOC production does spumante make up?
25-30% (the rest is IGT)
What is the minimum alcohol of a spumante?
11%
What is the minimum alcohol of a frizzante?
10.5%
What is the minimum alcohol of a frizzante amabile and spumante dolce?
7%
What are the three sweetness categories of Frizzante?
1) Secco/asciutto
2) Abboccato
3) Amabile
What proportion of Lambrusco is exported?
2/3
Why does Lambrusco have an image problem? (2)
1) Due to poor quality being exported in large quantities.
2) Lambrusco on its own is not a protected name.
