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Lambrusco Grasparossa di Castelvetro DOC

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IL PROGETTODOCLAMBRUSCO GRASPAROSSA DI CASTELVETROAAIT24231283Denominazione di Origine Controllata

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The darkest and most tannic of the Modena Lambruscos, from a red-stemmed grape grown on the first Apennine slopes rather than the plain. The wine is inky purple with violet foam, blackberry, black cherry, plum skin and a distinct tannic grip that makes it the most red-wine-like of the family. Dry versions are structured enough for grilled pork and aged Parmigiano; amabile styles are the classic pizza wine. Fattoria Moretto and Vittorio Graziano are the serious names.

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  • Cleto Chiarli

    Lambrusco Grasparossa di Castelvetro Vigneto Enrico Cialdini

    Single-vineyard, dry, deep purple; blackberry and violet with a drying tannic finish, Winebow import.

    $14 to $18Wine-Searcher

  • Fattoria Moretto

    Lambrusco Grasparossa di Castelvetro Monovitigno

    Organic hillside estate; concentrated black fruit, herbs and real grip, the benchmark dry Grasparossa.

    $18 to $24Wine-Searcher

  • Vittorio Graziano

    Lambrusco Grasparossa di Castelvetro Fontana dei Boschi

    Natural-wine legend; cloudy, wild, sour cherry and earth with a tannic, savory finish.

    $28 to $38Wine-Searcher