CinqueCampi, Rosso Frizzante, Emilia Lambrusco IGT 2023

Wine Description for CinqueCampi Rosso Frizzante Emilia Lambrusco IGT 2023 by Cinque Campi

Colour & Appearance

Deep, almost impenetrable purple with blue-violet reflections and a lively, rapidly effervescing perlage. A slight, natural haze reveals the artisanal character of this wine – here there is no filtering, here there is living.

Nose

The nose is wild, idiosyncratic and uncompromisingly Mediterranean. First, an unmistakable Brettanomyces note announces itself – warm leather, saddle, a hint of horse sweat – which polarises, but belongs to the character. Then a spice cabinet opens: liquorice, juniper, black pepper and rosemary, underscored by the abrasion of cinnamon stick. Fresh herbs – parsley, sage, eucalyptus, oregano – lay an aromatic herb wreath over it. The fruit shows itself behind it rich and dark: cassis, blackberry, mulberry, red currant. Roasted hazelnuts round off the bouquet with nutty depth. A wine that makes no compromises.

Palate

On the palate it surprises with elegance rather than power. The perlage is restrained and discreet – it enlivens without dominating. The texture is silky and slender, cool and precise, which stands in charming contrast to the opaque colour. The carbonation works as a lively counterpoint to the dense fruit and sharpens the balsamic and spicy elements in the process, which stand prominently with pleasant intensity. Not a wine for overthinkers – a wine for discerning connoisseurs.

Finish

Medium length, spicy and fresh. The herbal spice and a light hint of liquorice remain pleasantly present. The drinking flow is remarkable – the glass empties faster than intended.

Grape Variety & Vinification

A cuvée from the Emilian bedrock varieties Lambrusco, Malbo Gentile and Marzemino – three grape varieties that together draw the rough, honest face of Emilia-Romagna. The vinification as Frizzante with natural carbonation underscores Cinque Campi’s artisanal, unvarnished approach.

Food Pairing Recommendations

A born companion to the Emilian table: Mortadella, Salumi misti, Parmigiano Reggiano and Tigelle are classic partners. Equally convincing with grilled sausages, Pasta al ragù bolognese or rustic wood-fired pizza. For the adventurous, try it with dark chocolate.

Special Features

This Lambrusco is no mainstream fizz for the mass market – it is a character wine with edges and corners that upholds the tradition of Emilia-Romagna with authentic craftsmanship. The slight Brettanomyces influence is a quality hallmark for natural wine enthusiasts, not a flaw. At 13% vol. for a Frizzante, remarkably substantial.