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Grape Varietals

What is Lambrusco?

The name Lambrusco is derived from the latin word labrusca or lambrusca, meaning wild vines because they grew spontaneously and plentifully long before the days of the Ancient Romans. With the passing of years, this species was domesticated and became Lambrusco Vinifera, having shed its wild characteristics to become a gentler, more delicate, yet a full flavored and elegant varietal that produces wines with easy charm and eminent drinkability.

Riunite's Lambrusco, is rounder, deeper, richer and fresher than other Lambruscos. The varieties used in its production are Lambrusco Marani which imparts brightness, taste, perfume and color; Lambrusco Salamino, for perfume and harmony; Lambrusco Maestri, for fruitiness and body; Lambrusco Montericco for added body and perfume and finally Lancellotta (also known as Ancelotta) sometimes referred to as the "missing grape," which is responsible for the very fresh and abundantly fruity character of Riunite's Lambrusco.

Lambrusco is a unique Italian grape variety grown principally in the three central provinces of Emilia - Modena, Parma and Reggio Emilia. This robust variety, of which there are at least 60 known subvarieties, has long been known for its exceptional productivity.