Lambrusco Mantovano
Wine · PDO · 21 municipalities
Unlike its Emilian counterparts, Lambrusco Mantovano represents Lombardy's distinct sparkling red, securing its DOC status in 1996. Cultivated across 21 municipalities like Gonzaga and Commessaggio, this appellation relies on the unique Lambrusco Viadanese grape, also known as Grappello Ruberti. Production rules followed by the 21 verified producers require a minimum alcohol level of 10.5% vol and a maximum yield of 17.0 t/ha for the base rosso. To preserve its defining, fleeting fizzy foam—the spuma frizzante evanescente—the disciplinare completely excludes wood-aging and riserva designations, ensuring these dry or amabile wines are always consumed while they are young.
The facts
- Colour
- ruby red of varying intensity, or garnet
- Taste
- sapid, slightly acidic, dry or medium-sweet
- Consortium
- Consorzio vini Mantovani →
The producers 21
+ 15 more — every one from the consortium's official list
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lambrusco Mantovano produced?
- Lambrusco Mantovano is produced in 21 municipalities in Lombardy, Italy: Borgo Mantovano, Commessaggio, Dosolo, Gazzuolo and more.
- What grape is Lambrusco Mantovano made from?
- Lambrusco Mantovano is made from Lambrusco Viadanese (Grappello Ruberti), Lambrusco Maestri (Grappello Maestri), Lambrusco Marani e Lambrusco Salamino (min 85%), Lambrusco di Sorbara, Lambrusco Grasparossa (Grappello Grasparossa), Ancellotta e Fortana.
- What is the minimum alcohol content of Lambrusco Mantovano?
- The minimum alcohol content of Lambrusco Mantovano is 10.5% vol.
- What does DOC mean?
- DOC (Denominazione di Origine Controllata) certifies that a wine is produced in a defined zone following its official disciplinare.