Zanasi
The Land
Emilia-Romagna (aka “the stomach of Italy”) and especially Modena reminds everyone of many universally known symbols of excellence: Ferrari, Maserati, Pavarotti, Tortellini, Balsamic Vinegar, and of course Lambrusco. Somewhere along the way, Lambrusco got a bad rap when a few mass-producers started making a syrupy sweet, soda pop version of this sparkling red wine. The 6 different DOCs – each with its own Lambrusco variety – have their own areas where the soil composition and the diversity of climate are clearly reflected in the wines’ characteristics (Sorbara grows on a large alluvial plain while Grasparossa thrives around the hills of Castelvetro). Whichever your favourite is, a proper Lambrusco has the elegance of spumante, but the beauty of red wine.
The People
Already embracing four generations of winemakers, the Zanasi family is understandably very proud of their heritage and carry on following every aspect of the production: from the selection of grapes in their own vineyards, to the cold maceration, to the vinification process using the most technologically advanced equipment. These are wines of other times, in which authenticity and simplicity still prevail; wines that recount the flavour of a country picnic, of home-made bread, salami and farm cheeses.
The Wines
Pignoletto DOP : this soft sparkling white wine is made with 100% local Grechetto Gentile grapes.
Pignoletto takes its name from ‘Pigna’, the Italian for pine cone, on account of its small, tight grape clusters, and it can also be produced as still and semi-sparkling styles. Great with fried starters!
Lambrusco di Sorbara rose’ DOP : Bright pink with delicately fresh flavour, intense scent and elegant sensations of violet and raspberry.
It’s genuinely refreshing and lively: the perfect aperitif!
Drink chilled and enjoy with any number of Italian charcouterie.
Lambrusco Grasparossa Castelvetro DOP “Bruno Zanasi”
The ultimate expression of Zanasi centenary tradition: luscious, sparkling red wine made from the best selection of Lambrusco Grasparossa grape. This is everything you can wish in a bottle of artisanal Lambrusco: deep colour, fully dry with a plump body that brims with gorgeous, dark-cherry fruit.
