Lambrusco di Sorbara 'Leclisse'
Lambrusco di Sorbara 'Leclisse'
dry, sparkling rosé wine (frizzante) produced by the family-owned Cantina Paltrinieri in Emilia-Romagna, Italy. Considered a benchmark example of the Sorbara style of Lambrusco. A Delicate, crystal clear pink/salmon-pink hue and soft, foamy bubble.
At a Glance
- Origin: Sorbara, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
- Varietal & Type: Lambrusco
- Vintage: 2023
- ABV: 12%
- Vineyard Soil: Sandy alluvial soils
- USNW Classification: Natural
Tasting Notes & Pairing
- Profile: fresh, crisp, and clean, with strong acidity and zesty bubbles that balance the red fruit flavors (strawberry, cherry, raspberry). saline / mineral finish.
- Food Pairing: Light appetizers, charcuterie, prosciutto, fresh pasta, fried foods.
- Serving Temp: 46-50°F (Well chilled)
About the Winemaker
Cantina Paltrinieri, established in 1926 by Achille Paltrinieri in Sorbara, has been producing Lambrusco for four generations. Now helmed by Alberto Paltrinieri and his wife Barbara since 1998, the winery cultivates 17 hectares in the historic Cristo di Sorbara area.
When Alberto finished his studies, his father asked what he wanted to do in life. His answer was to keep alive the tradition his grandfather Achille started in 1926 that his parents had managed for 40 years. Soon after taking over, Alberto and Barbara gambled on producing mono-varietal wines, with Sorbara at the heart flanked by local varieties like Salomino and Trebbiano. The estate lies on the banks between the rivers Secchia and Panaro, twin tributaries winding their way to the Po and depositing loose layers of silt and sand—perfect terroir for the challenging Lambrusco di Sorbara grape.
Farming & Cellar: Paltrinieri has moved away from the Charmat method so commonplace in Lambrusco, favoring second fermentation in the bottle for more integrated, texturally generous expressions. They utilize indigenous yeasts and conduct limited if any dosage; the goal is dryness and precision—decidedly not 1970s-style sweet plonk. The staggeringly pristine acidity creates beautiful dichotomy: soft, pillowy, velveteen textures carrying bracing acidity. Most wines are white or pink rather than the traditional sparkling red.
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