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Lambrusco Mantovano DOC
Lombardy's only Lambrusco, from the Mantuan plain that borders Emilia, made mostly from the local Lambrusco Viadanese with Maestri and Marani. It's the darker, fuller end of the Lambrusco spectrum: purple-red with a violet foam, blackberry, plum, violet and a savory, slightly tannic grip, usually dry or just off-dry. Drink it cold with tortelli di zucca and salami. Lebovitz and Cantina di Quistello are the names that travel.
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| Producer | Wine | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lebovitz | Lambrusco Mantovano Rosso Organic estate that led the DOC's revival; dry, dark, blackberry and violet with a savory finish. | $20 to $28 | Wine-Searcher |
| Cantina di Quistello | Lambrusco Mantovano Rosso Secco Well-run cooperative; juicy plum, purple foam, a proper dry trattoria Lambrusco. | $12 to $18 | Wine-Searcher |
| Villa Picta | Lambrusco Mantovano Small, low-intervention producer in Viadana handled by natural-wine shops; frothy, tart, blackberry and earth. | $18 to $25 | Wine-Searcher |