Description
The Lambrusco Mantovano PDO is reserved for the following types of wine: Semi-Sparkling Red Lambrusco and Semi-Sparkling Rosé Lambrusco. The Designation also incorporates numerous geographic specifications.
Production Area
The production area of Lambrusco Mantovano PDO is within the territory of numerous municipalities in two different areas: Viadanese-Sabbionetano, including the area between the River Oglio and the River Po, and Oltrepò Mantovano, both of which are in the Province of Mantua, in the Lombardy region.
Description of product typologies
Lambrusco Mantovano PDO Rosso Frizzante is ruby red, varying in intensity, and has sparkling foam; the nose is pleasantly fruity, at times offering sensations of pansy and blackcurrant; the flavour is either sapid and dry, or sapid and semi-sweet, with a strong fruity imprint. Lambrusco Mantovano PDO Rosato Frizzante is pink, varying in intensity, and with sparkling, evanescent foam; the nose is pleasant, offering fruity notes; it is varying degrees of dry on the palate. Grapes destined for the vinification of Lambrusco Mantovano PDO Rosso Frizzante and Lambrusco Mantovano PDO Rosato Frizzante wines must ensure that the wine has a minimum natural alcohol level of 10% vol. Secondary fermentation is permitted year-round.
Geographical and sub-area specifications
The Lambrusco Mantovano PDO can be accompanied by two geographical sub-designations: Lambrusco Mantovano PDO Viadanese-Sabbionetano, produced in the municipalities of Commessaggio, Dosolo, Gazzuolo, Sabbioneta and Viadana; Lambrusco Mantovano PDO Oltrepò Mantovano, produced in the municipalities of Borgofranco sul Po, Carbonara sul Po, Gonzaga, Magnacavallo, Moglia, Mottegiana, Pegognaga, Pieve di Coriano, Poggio Rusco, Quingentole, Quistello, Revere, San Benedetto Po, San Giacomo delle Segnate, San Giovanni del Dosso, Schivenoglia, Sermide, Suzzara and Villa Poma, all of which are in the Province of Mantua, in the Lombardy region. Both of the sub-designations can be produced as Lambrusco Rosso Frizzante and Lambrusco Rosato Frizzante wines. Lambrusco Mantovano PDO Viadanese-Sabbionetano Rosso Frizzante and Lambrusco Mantovano PDO Oltrepò Mantovano Rosso Frizzante wines are ruby red to garnet red, with evanescent, sparkling foam; the nose offers vinous and fruity notes with hints of pansy or blackcurrant; they are sapid and acidulous on the palate, ranging from dry to semi-sweet. Lambrusco Mantovano PDO Viadanese-Sabbionetano Rosato Frizzante and Lambrusco Mantovano PDO Oltrepò Mantovano Rosato Frizzante wines are pink, varying in intensity, and have sparkling, evanescent foam; the nose is pleasant and fruity; they are slightly acidulous on the palate, ranging from dry to semi-sweet. Grapes destined for the vinification of Lambrusco Mantovano PDO wines with the specification of a sub-area must ensure that the wine has a minimum natural alcohol level of 10.5% vol.
