Lambrusco di Sorbara is used because of the Lambrusco varietals, it is lightest in color, highest in malic acid, and lowest in tannin, all of which make for the best sparkling wine using the Metodo Classico.
Varietal: 100% Lambrusco di Sorbara
Appellation: Lambrusco di Sorbara DOC
Production Zone: Bomporto, near Modena, in Emilia Romagna; altitude 640 mt a.s.l.
Soil: Calcareous, clay-rich with chalk deposits (very similar to Champagne region)
Vinification: Hand harvest. Gentle pressing, a 2.5hour maceration with 40% of the sweetest must and fermentation in temperature- controlled stainless-steel tanks. Maturation in tank for 6 months
Maturation: Second fermentation in bottle with selected yeast horizontally for 46 months. Then remuage, dégorgement and liqueur d’expédition addition.