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History and characteristics
Lambrusco is a wine possessing many remarkable and original
qualities and occupies a unique position among wines in general.
Just think: a lightly bubbly red! 
In all probability its special character is the result of a
highly fortunate combination of soil, climate and the personality
of the Emilian people, whose spontaneous hospitality and generosity
are matched only by their candour and frankness.
All of Emilia, the city of Modena in particular, is rightly
proud of this local product: its people don't only drink the
wine but felle a deep affection for it.
We say Modena in particular because this city is the cradle,
the true homeland of Lambrusco wine, as is confirmed by a
large number of historical sources.
But there's another reason why we are proud, perhaps even
a little possessive of Lambrusco: the word Lambrusco refers
to a group of similar, but not identical vines and it is Modena
that has witnessed the development of what have always been
judged to be the most noble grape varieties. The "aristocracy"
of Lambrusco wines are specifically cited in historical records
and can be justifiably considered the "ancestors"
of the three types of DOC Lambrusco that are safeguarded by
our Consortium With its cheerful, hearty and undemanding personality,
this versatile wine is a treat on any occasion. It's not surprising
then that Lambrusco has made so many friends, even beyond
the confines of its Emilian birthplace.
And it's no mere chance that, from the 70s onwards, it quickly
became the best-known and most widely consumed Italian wine
in the world. For this friendly wine wins you over with it
lively effervescence, instilling a sense of well-being ang
good-humour.
Over the centuries, the gradual development from its ancient,
noble origins has left the special characteristics of Lambrusco
essentially unaltered, with wine-makers preferring to perfect
and refine them.
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