Everything About Lambrusco-Grasparossa Grape
"lahm-BROOS-koh grah-spah-ROH-sah" 
Lambrusco-Grasparossa Description
Origin: Emilia-Romagna region, Italy
History: Lambrusco Grasparossa is a prominent variety within the Lambrusco family, boasting ancient roots tracing back to wild grapevines domesticated in Italy. Referenced by Pliny the Elder, this grape thrives in the Emilia-Romagna region, particularly in the provinces of Modena and Mantua, growing in hilly and sub-hilly zones.
Appearance: Medium-sized, spherical, deep blue-black berries with firm skins.
Growing Traits: Lambrusco Grasparossa is a vine of medium vigor, adapted to hilly environments with clayey-calcareous soils. The grape variety has a late maturation, so it makes use of the last rays of sunshine before winter.
Food Pairing Lambrusco Grasparossa's high acidity and moderate tannins make it a versatile companion for various dishes. It pairs well with meat-based first courses, baked pasta, roasts, as well as cured meats and cheeses. In its amabile (semi-sweet) version, it can be paired with dry pastries.
Body
Sweetness
Tannin
Acidity
Alcohol
Medium-bodied with a robust structure, offering depth and complexity. Typically dry (secco) to semi-sweet (amabile), highlighting its rich fruit character. Moderate tannin levels, contributing to a firm and slightly astringent mouthfeel. High acidity, providing freshness and balance to the wine. Moderate alcohol content, generally around 11-12%, ensuring balance and drinkability.
Sour Cherry 
Red Currant 
Blackberry 
Almond 
Violet Lambrusco Grasparossa wines are characterized by a rich ruby color with purple highlights. They offer fruit-driven notes of sour cherry, redcurrant, blackberry, and almond, as well as floral hints of violets in young wines. Compared to other Lambruscos, Grasparossa has a higher tannic component, which gives its wines more structure.
Regions
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Italy
•Emilia-Romagna
Notable Wines and Producers
Villa Cialdini Lambrusco Grasparossa di Castelvetro
•Villa Cialdini
Lambrusco-Grasparossa FAQ
Emilia-Romagna region, Italy
Lambrusco-Grasparossa has a body level of 3 out of 5. Which means that Lambrusco-Grasparossa is Moderate bodied.
Lambrusco-Grasparossa has a dryness level of 2 out of 5. Which means that Lambrusco-Grasparossa is Semi-Dry.
Emilia-Romagna region, Italy
Lambrusco-Grasparossa is grown in Italy (Emilia-Romagna).
Lambrusco Grasparossa wines are characterized by a rich ruby color with purple highlights. They offer fruit-driven notes of sour cherry, redcurrant, blackberry, and almond, as well as floral hints of violets in young wines. Compared to other Lambruscos, Grasparossa has a higher tannic component, which gives its wines more structure.
Lambrusco Grasparossa's high acidity and moderate tannins make it a versatile companion for various dishes. It pairs well with meat-based first courses, baked pasta, roasts, as well as cured meats and cheeses. In its amabile (semi-sweet) version, it can be paired with dry pastries.
Lambrusco Grasparossa wines are characterized by a rich ruby color with purple highlights. They offer fruit-driven notes of sour cherry, redcurrant, blackberry, and almond, as well as floral hints of violets in young wines. Compared to other Lambruscos, Grasparossa has a higher tannic component, which gives its wines more structure.