Remigio Medici founded Medici Ermete in 1890 on the Via Emilia, after owning three successful taverns. The winery is in Reggio Emilia, a few kilometres from the vineyards, and the family now farms almost 80 hectares. The town given for the estate is Gaida.
Lambrusco is the whole story here, and they work with five varieties: Salamino, Grasparossa, di Sorbara, Marani and Ancellotta. In 1988 Lambrusco sales in the Emilian sector collapsed, because producers had overproduced in quantity rather than quality. Medici Ermete is a house that has kept making it seriously since.
Tenuta La Rampata dates back to the 19th century and sits in the Enza River valley. The estate also holds the acetaia, a wine museum and a centre for tours and tastings. Gambero Rosso has given Lambrusco Concerto 2024 its Tre Bicchieri award for the 17th year in a row.
Not tasted yet
I haven't reviewed a wine from Medici Ermete yet. They're on my Top 100 list, which is built from awards.