Rio degli Sgoccioli, Spumante dell’Emilia IGT 2020

Wine description for Rio degli Sgoccioli Spumante dell'Emilia IGT 2020 from Cinque Campi

Anyone who thinks they know Lambrusco should try this exceptional sparkling wine. Vanni Nizzoli from Cinque Campi has created an oenological rarity with Rio degli Sgoccioli - made from the almost extinct Barghi grape, of which only three hectares still exist worldwide.

Colour & appearance

Bright ruby red in colour with brilliant reflections. The perlage is fine and persistent - a visual foretaste of the artisanal quality of this sparkling wine produced using the classic method.

Nose

The bouquet is simply overwhelming in its intensity. Concentrated red fruit dominates: juicy cherries, redcurrants, elderberries and cranberries almost impose themselves. But the wine never remains one-dimensional - vegetal nuances of blackberry and redcurrant leaves lend it a tart, almost wild contour. This complexity is typical of the thick-skinned Barghi grape.

Palate

The true greatness of this Lambrusco is revealed here. Bone dry, with animating astringency and impressive extract. The fine bubbles carry the intense fruit elegantly across the palate, while the precise phenolics provide clear contours. Nothing of cloying sweetness - this is a mature, serious sparkling wine with character and depth. The six months of maturation in steel tanks and twelve months on the fine lees have given it structure and complexity.

General information

The Barghi grape was always considered to be of high quality, but almost completely disappeared due to its low juice yield. Only 1333 bottles were produced from this vintage. With 12% alcohol and three days of maceration, this Spumante combines strength and finesse.

Food pairing suggestions

A wine that calls for ambitious pairings: Goat's cheese crostini with elderberry jelly, Fried mullet on braised peppers or Chipotle Chicken from the Oven are ideal partners for its austere elegance.

Special features

A vinophile treasure and a living piece of wine history - Lambrusco for connoisseurs looking for the extraordinary.