Lambrusco Flashcards
LAMBRUSCO- Highlights
what is the prodcution method of Lambrusco and what region is it found?
-mainly red, tank method, spumante or frizzante
Lambrusco varieties
principally in Emilia-Romagna -central Italy close to the River Po
LAMBRUSCO- Highlights
Describe the general characteristics of the wine?
Mainly red wine- color ranges from pale pink to deep ruby
flavors of strawberry, red cherry and red plum fruity
medium to medium + tannins
high acidity
usually has RS
examples range in prices from inexpensive to med-priced
LAMBRUSCO- Growing Env and Grape Growing
describe the climate of Emilia-Romagna?
warm continental climate
adequate rainfall w/ threats at harvest
Irrigation used adequate water at critical points
region has low hills around 150 m of altitude
LAMBRUSCO- Growing Env and Grape Growing
describe the soils in Emilia-Romagna?
predominantly clay and silt
- good water holding capacity
- soil prone to be compacted
grassed between rows for machinery in wet periods
high fertility soils combines with variety =high yields
LAMBRUSCO- Growing Env and Grape Growing
form of vine training used?
most common used are cordon trained (e.g. Sylvoz)
Geneva Double Curtin
suitable for high vigor vines and allowing full mechanization
LAMBRUSCO- Growing Env and Grape Growing
viticulture practices?
sustainable viticulture achievable due to river humidity
fungal diseases spraying is a necessity
vigilant canopy mgt, monitoring weather forecast anticipate hazards
Grapevine Yellows hazard
LAMBRUSCO- Growing Env and Grape Growing
Describe Grapevine Yellows in a vineyard?
Bacterial Disease
- is a group of diseases by a type of bacteria
- serious threat to viticulture – no treatment available
-spread by vectors w/ include leafhoppers & by nurseries selling untreated, diseased stock
LAMBRUSCO- Growing Env and Grape Growing
DOCs named after the Lambrusco variety
named after Varieties:
Lambrusco Salamino di Santa Croce DOC - Salamino
Lambrusco di Sorbara DOC- Sorbara
Lambrusco Grasparossa di Castelvetro DOC- Grasparosso
LAMBRUSCO- Growing Env and Grape Growing
DOC named after the province?
Reggiano Lambrusco or Reggiano DOC-
varieties with in a delimited area of Reggio-Emilia province
Lambrusco di Modena DOC or Modena DOC
varieties grown in the Modena province
Regulation permit very high yield 161hL which can lead to low fruit concentration
LAMBRUSCO- Growing Env and Grape Growing
describe Lambrusco Salamino?
Most widely planted
produces fragrant, deep color, full bodied
high acidity
mostly blended with other varities
______ di Santa Croce DOC
requires 85% of variety
max yield of 133 hL/ha
LAMBRUSCO- Growing Env and Grape Growing
Lambrusco Grasparossa
does best on clay and silt
only variety to be grown mainly on hillsides
deep color, full bodied
med+ tannins
______ di Castelvetro DOC
requires 85% of variety
max yield of 126 hL/ha
LAMBRUSCO- Growing Env and Grape Growing
Lambrusco di Sorbara
produces a lighter bodied, high acid
________ DOC
requires 60% of variety
max yield of 126 hL/Ha
LAMBRUSCO- Winemaking
Maceration?
on the skins for 1-2 days
varieties have high level of anthocyanins
short ___ restrict amount of tannins extracted
Grasparossa- typically produces fuller bodied more structured
must kept on skins for 3-4 days
LAMBRUSCO- Winemaking
1st fermentation?
1st ferm 18-20 (64-68)
MLF blocked-
goal fruity aroma and high acidity preserved
LAMBRUSCO- Winemaking
2nd fermentation ?
tank method
ferm at 12-15C (54-59F)
two weeks for Frizzante and 1 month for Spumante
