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.
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.
Lombard DOC along the Po (Oltre Po Mantovano and Viadanese-Sabbionetano), humid continental climate, alluvial soils. Lambrusco is the signature sparkling red (≥85% Maestri, Marani, Salamino and/or local Viadanese): frizzante with red cherry, raspberry, violet, redcurrant and herbal touch, lively refreshing palate, from dry to semi-sweet. Ancellotta for colour, Fortana and Sorbara complement. The king companion of Mantuan charcuterie.