Importer Notes:  Found mainly in Parma and Reggio Emilia Lambrusco Maestri is historically blended as it is a productive workhorse variety valued for its deep color.  It is now a modern interest of some artisan producers to explore single variety expressions of Maestri and cultivate it in small quantities to achieve a more expressive rendition.

Grapes:  100% Lambrusco Maestri

Farming:  Organic

Vineyard:  Grown in the Parma Hills

Soil:  Calcareous clay. 

Elevation:  200 MASL.  

Vine Age: 25 years 

Winemaking:  Charmat Method.  20 days maceration.

Tasting Notes:  Dark berry fruits, violets, frothy & lightly tannic.

Pairings:  Pork sausages, roasted chicken.