Rio degli Sgoccioli Spumante dell’Emilia IGT 2023

Wine description for Rio degli Sgoccioli Spumante dell’Emilia IGT 2023 by Cinque Campi

Character

With this Spumante, Cinque Campi reinterprets the vibrant tradition of Emilia-Romagna. The Rio degli Sgoccioli presents itself as a dry Lambrusco sparkling wine with substance and personality – far removed from sweet mass-market wines. At 13% alcohol, it displays an intensity and seriousness unusual for the region, suggesting low yields and selective hand-harvesting. The minimal residual sweetness underscores the winemaker’s purist approach.

Terroir & Origin

Emilia-Romagna is the heartland of Italian food culture and Lambrusco. Cinque Campi tends vineyards in this fertile region between the Po Valley and the Apennines, where clay-rich soils and a temperate continental climate create ideal conditions for expressive Lambrusco wines. The IGT classification grants the winemaker greater freedom in vinification and enables a personal signature beyond rigid DOC regulations.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Lambrusco is one of Italy’s most underestimated grape varieties. In the hands of ambitious winemakers like Cinque Campi, the variety reveals its true potential: intense fruit, vibrant acidity and fine-grained tannins. Sparkling wine production using traditional methods gives the wine its elegant perlage. The 2023 vintage brings freshness and vitality to the glass. The dry style emphasises the bitter spice and structure that make Lambrusco a serious food companion.

Food Pairing Suggestions

This Spumante is made for the rich cuisine of Emilia-Romagna: Parma ham, mortadella, Parmigiano Reggiano and tortellini in brodo find their ideal partner here. The carbonation and subtle tannin structure cut through fatty cured meats and creamy pasta. Also an authentic choice with pizza, grilled meat or lasagne. Serve lightly chilled, at 10-12°C.