NV Marco Zanasi Lambrusco di Sorbara

Region: Lambrusco di Sorbara < Emilia-Romagna < ItalyGrapes: SorbaraVineyard/Cellar Stats: organic farming, clay soils, fermented in stainless steel, held at low temperature and only bottled upon demand to preserve freshness, 30 year old vines; minimal SO2 at bottling only; 11% ABV.Winemaker: Marco Zanasi Marco Zanasi took over his family estate, started by his father Bruno right after WWII, and has taken their Lambrusco from above average to stellar. Farming organically, he uses modern technology but only in a way that supports the old traditions that his grandfather and great-grandfather championed. He’s managed to avoid the jammy, sugary fruit bomb style that Lambrusco embraced in the 70’s and 80’s, instead making modern, elegant wine, like this Sorbara that is tart and herbal and utterly charming. Sorbara is the lesser known grape variety from the region, and the quick press that is Lambrusco with the grape’s less-pigmented skins makes a pink wine. THIS IS NOT ROSE. Lambrusco