Description
History
Founded in the early 1980s by Enzo Manicardi, the Manicardi winery is located in the hills of Castelvetro, in the province of Modena. The company is renowned for producing wines that reflect the traditions and characteristics of the Emilian territory, with particular attention to Lambrusco Grasparossa, one of the area’s most prized varieties.
Grapes used
- 100% Lambrusco Grasparossa
Production method
- Harvest: Manual harvesting of the sweetest grapes from the estate’s hillside vineyards.
- Vinification: Red fermentation with maceration on the skins to extract color and aromas.
- Sparkling process: Secondary fermentation in autoclave using the Charmat method, which gives the wine its characteristic natural effervescence.
- Residual sugar: Retention of some of the original grape sugars to achieve the characteristic amabile (semi-sweet) taste.
Alcohol content
- 8% vol.
Tasting notes
- Color: Ruby red with violet reflections.
- Aroma: Intense notes of ripe red fruits, such as cherry and blackberry, with floral nuances and a hint of sweet spices.
- Taste: Slightly sweet, pleasantly fresh, smooth, and velvety, with a harmonious and persistent finish.
Possible pairings
Perfect at the end of a meal, it pairs excellently with pastries, dry cakes, and traditional Emilian desserts. Also ideal with blue cheeses or as a meditation wine.
