Wines made from Ancellotta grapes of Lambrusco Mantovano
Discover the best wines made with Ancellotta as a single variety or as a blend of Lambrusco Mantovano.
More informations about the variety Ancellotta
A very old grape variety that has been cultivated for a long time in the northern and central parts of Italy. It can also be found in Switzerland, Spain, Eastern Europe, Brazil, Argentina, ... little known in France.
More informations about the region of Lombardie
The wine region of Lambrusco Mantovano is located in the region of Lombardie of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Fondo Bozzole or the Domaine Molo 8 produce mainly wines sparkling, red and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Lambrusco Mantovano are Ancellotta, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Lambrusco Mantovano often reveals types of flavors of red fruit, black fruit or non oak and sometimes also flavors of earth, oak or dried fruit.
What are the typical flavors of the Ancellotta grape variety?
- Red fruitPresent in 1% of Ancellotta
- Black fruitPresent in 1% of Ancellotta
News about the grape variety Ancellotta
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