Opera 02, Lambrusco di Modena Secco NV

95% Lambrusco Grasparossa, 5% Lambrusco Salamino Organic Emilia-Romagna, Italy Imported by Coeur From the importer- Certified organic. Soils are a mix of sand, silt, and clay in the hills around Levizzano Castelvetro and the vineyards have a southeast exposure. Hand-harvested, chilled, and crushed with 4-5 days of maceration to extract phenolics and moderate tannins. Fermentation at low temps for 6 months (the norm is 2-3 weeks!) in stainless steel using Charmat method. Kept in tank at low temps and then bottled to order. Opera (aka Ca’ Montanari) has rapidly become a benchmark producer for the region and is leading a new generation of producers that are showing what is possible with high-quality Lambrusco. The wines are 100% estate-farmed and modeled after Grower Champagne. It’s not a stretch to say they would be the Agrapart of Lambrusco. Founded in 2002 and certified organic since 2005, the 45 hectare estate is family owned and operated by the Montanari family. When designing and b