Discover the top 100 best red wines of Emilia of Emilia as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the red wines that are popular of Emilia and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Kingdom of Lambrusco, the world's most-drunk sparkling red. Convivial, accessible sparklers from the Grasparossa (the fleshiest and most tannic), Salamino (balanced), Sorbara (pale and floral with red fruits) and Maestri varieties: ruby colour, lively foam, signature notes of cherry, raspberry, violet and flowers, fresh acidity. From dry to off-dry, perfect with Parma and Modena charcuterie. Also aromatic Malvasia and fresh Trebbiano.
Po plain and first Apennine hills.
Intensely coloured, supple reds with an inky violet robe, melted tannins and moderate acidity. Aromas of black cherry, blackberry, plum, violet and soft spicy notes. Round palate, best drunk young. The quintessential blending variety, massively blended with Lambrusco to intensify the colour of Emilia-Romagna sparkling wines; also vinified as a single variety in Argentina, Switzerland and Portugal. Native Italian variety from the province of Reggio Emilia.
red wines from the region of Emilia go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or lamb such as recipes of enchiladas franchouillards, pasta with goat cheese, thyme and bacon or lamb sweetbreads with white wine and sorrel cream.
