COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Dessert
VINTAGE
NV
GRAPE
Lambrusco Ruberti, Lambrusco Maestri
PRODUCER
Cantina Sociale Quistello
REGION
Lombardia
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Sweet
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - Low
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Cantina Sociale Quistello, founded in 1928, is a historic cooperative located in the Mantua province of Lombardy, along the banks of the Secchia river. Deeply rooted in the Oltrepò Mantovano tradition, the winery focuses on preserving local grape varieties and historical wine styles. 'Dolce del Vicariato' is a traditional sweet red wine named after the historic Vicariato di Quistello, reflecting the centuries-old heritage of sweet winemaking in the courts of the Gonzaga family.
ALCOHOL
10.5%
AVG. PRICE
€12
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
10-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The wine's name honors the historic Vicariato of Quistello, an ancient administrative district of the Gonzaga court of Mantua.
Fact 02
It is produced by a cooperative founded in 1928, which unites local growers to preserve the unique viticultural heritage of the Secchia valley.
Fact 03
Made using Grappello Ruberti, a rare and highly localized Lambrusco clone native to the clay soils of Mantua.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Crafted from locally harvested Lambrusco varieties, primarily Grappello Ruberti. The grapes undergo a controlled maceration on the skins to extract vibrant color and soft tannins. Fermentation is carried out in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks and is intentionally halted by rapid cooling before all natural sugars are converted to alcohol. This technique preserves the grape's natural sweetness and fresh primary aromatics.
