never had the lambrusco.
gonna seek it out.

Yes! I had a great semi-dry Lambrusco last year, the 2006 Tenuta Pederzana Lambrusco Grasparossa di Castelvetro Semi Seceo. I would recommend it to anyone.

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(Just thought I’d make my comment look a bit interesting seeing as it says the same thing as every other one!)

I have had several, this was a favorite of my Grandma’s and I am not talking the Ruinite shiz either 🙂 Thanks for this show, I emailed you a while ago about Lambrusco and you were gracious enough to reply, you rock GaryVee.

When I was a teen I visited Germany and Lineavini made a lambrusco that seemed in every single shop. I really liked it at the time, but I’d probably think it was crap if I had it today.

Just returned from a week in Emilia Romagna last month. It was ubiquitous and very affordable over there. Had it with most of our meals. Most of them very locally produced and not exported. I loved it. Searching for sources here in the US. Apparently Riunite Lambrusco can still be purchased here. I might try it just to compare.

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All of producer that you have tell like Ceci or Riunite or Lini wasn’t a really serious producer but they bought the grapes and put it on the bottle…you never try Venturini Baldini labrusco that is the most place all over biological.. They are the first producer all over the worl of lambrusco quality sice 1960… The other producer of lambrusco like Ceci are many times ago close for sofistication of the wine…

I’m sitting here drinking Labrusca Rosso Reggiano Lambrusco as I’m watching this. What I’m drinking is a slightly drier version of Lambrusco, a great Summer version of the wine. Would be a good accompaniament to anything off the BBQ. This guy is too much fun to watch!

Just came across this episode and enjoyed watching it.

A couple of things:

– No Lambrusco is made in Romagna (that’s Sangiovese, Albana, etc. territory – by law). THE Lambrusco regions are all centered in Emilia (the Northern part of the Emilia-Romagna region) though one of the official Lambrusco zones is located in Lombardia. Lambrusco is also grown in Puglia/Apulia but THE finest, authentic frizzante (and still) Lambrusco versions are all made in and around the cities of Modena, Parma and Reggio.

– TBH, TTB actually doesn’t allow to list the alcohol percentage as “8.5% plus 2.5%” on wine labels. It means that the potential alcohol would have been 11.0% if all of the residual sugar would have been converted into alcohol (and CO2).

I agree, Lambrusco has come a long way since AR (after Riunite). As a matter of fact two Italian Lambruscos [Lambrusco Reggiano DOC Secco ?CONCERTO? (100% Salamino; single vineyard) by Medici Ermete and Lambrusco di Sorbara DOC ?VECCHIA MODENA PREMIUM? by Cleto Chiarli] have both just (last month) received the prestigious TRE BICCHIERI award by Gambero Rosso, Italy?s most important wine guide (Gambero Rosso 2010/Italian Wines 2010) last month. This marks the very first time that any Lambrusco has ever been given this special recognition. – Another sure sign that (REAL/QUALITY) Lambrusco has FINALLY superseded its tarnished image in the USA.

So does every other media outlet in Columbus. And with media dying, I have no doubt that the Columbus Underground has been vetted by one or more of these company?s attorneys
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Some more research: I’ve started to write/post the ‘Lambrusco Chronicles’: “15 Years in the Making: The resurrection of Lambrusco (in the USA)” http://www.prontolambrusco.com/lambrusco-chronicles.html It also includes Gary’s Lambrusco video from 2009. BTW, 2009 was the ‘official’ break-through year for Lambrusco in the USA. Perfect timing! We’ll be posting addition interesting Lambrusco links over time. Two things had to be accomplished in order to resurrect the reputation of Lambrusco: a) a brand-new lambrusco image had to be created and b) a brand-wine category (fizzy wine) had to be established. We worked on this relentlessly for over 10 years.

Translation:
– “but they bought the grapes and put it on the bottle”: The made all of their lambrusco with purchased grapes.
– “Ceci are many times ago close for sofistication of the wine”: Ceci was shut down by the authorities for DOC violations some time ago.

Not a big bubbles fan.. QOTD-not sure.. http://www.winelx.com

No doubt this wine is probably good. But I wouldn’t insult Riunite. I had one brand of Lambrusco other than Riunite. It was more expensive so I assumed it would be better. Boy was I wrong, it was similar to Riunite but not quite as smooth.

Riunite Lambrusco is a great wine, because of it’s soft flavor many non-wine drinkers can enjoy it… I love nothing better than to share wine socially. It has great balance between sweetness and bitterness, also, the slight sparkle adds an element of refreshment without foaming up.

I would try any variety of Lambrusco once, but to beat the taste, price and universal likability of Riunite brand Lambrsuco would be hard in my opinion.

“A sure sign that dry Lambrusco has finally superseded its tarnished image is its cheery presence on so many wine lists of late, like Andrew Carmellini?s Locanda Verde and Franny?s ? something that would have been anathema to any self-respecting wine bar or restaurant a few years ago.” – Toby Cecchini, NYT Magazine

I agree that Riunite Lambrusco is actually pretty tasty particularly when considering the price.