Medici Ermete – ‘La Favorita’, Rosso Secco, Reggiano, Lambrusco – NV

Description

ABOUT THE PRODUCER:
The Medici winery has been producing a top-of-the-range Lambrusco for over a century. It all began with Remigio Medici, who founded a wine cellar in the late 19th century, with the aim of making the most of the family vineyards, which are located between the Via Emilia and the hills of the Enza Valley. Today, the company owns 80 hectares of land covering the finest wine-growing areas in the Emilia-Romagna region. The vineyards are cultivated organically, and the three generations of the Medici family follow their ‘Generation 2031’ manifesto, committing to a sustainable future. They follow a philosophy of uncompromising quality, working with yields 30-40% lower than the DOC regulations to produce wines that truly express the Lambrusco variety and the terroir. They have been duly rewarded by superb reviews and awards, including the Tre Bicchieri award from Gambero Rosso, placing Lambrusco among Italy’s top wines.

ABOUT THE VINEYARD:
What lies behind the family’s success, is the idea of creating a close link between the individual vineyards and the wines produced, along with a meticulous selection of the grapes, to ensure the highest quality. The Tenuta Quercioli Estate, birthplace of this wine, is located in the valley of the River Enza, in the Lambrusco Reggiano DOC area. There are 60 different Lambrusco grapes varieties in Emilia Romagna, this wine is made from the Lambrusco Salamino and Lambrusco Marani varieties, which are planted in La Favorita estate. Trained according to the Cordon method, the yields are carefully controlled and are maintained at 30 to 40% lower than the quantity required to comply with the regulations, which govern the DOC.

THE WINEMAKING PROCESS:
The grapes were fermented under temperature-controlled conditions with selected yeasts, with traditional maceration lasting three to four days. This Lambrusco was made according to the Charmat method or ‘Metodo Italiano’, where the secondary fermentation took place in a tank to obtain the sparkling wine. When the secondary fermentation was complete, the wine was gently filtered and bottled to retain freshness and the purity of fruit.

OUR TASTING NOTE:
A slightly sparkling red wine, which showcases red fruit aromas combined with hints of violet. Fresh on the palate with a rich, harmonious body and crisp raspberry and blackcurrant flavours on the delicate finish.

GRAPE VARIETY:
Lambrusco 100%.

AWARDS:
• Gold, Mondus Vini, 2016