COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Sparkling
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Lambrusco di Sorbara
PRODUCER
Medici Ermete & Figli
REGION
Emilia-Romagna
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Light
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Short
Intensity
Tannins
Low
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Medici Ermete Phermento Lambrusco di Sorbara Secco 2021 is a red sparkling wine from Emilia-Romagna, Italy. The producer, Medici Ermete & Figli, is a historic family winery established in 1890, known for its dedication to Lambrusco production and organic farming. The wine originates from the Emilia-Romagna region, a key area for Lambrusco cultivation. A distinctive aspect of this wine is its likely production using the ancestral method, a technique pioneered by the winery.
ALCOHOL
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Natural
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
8-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Medici Ermete was the first to produce a single-vineyard, single-vintage Lambrusco.
Fact 02
The winery converted all its estate vineyards to organic farming in 2017.
Fact 03
The name 'Phermento' likely refers to the ancestral method of winemaking.
Fact 04
The estate spans approximately 80 hectares of organically farmed vineyards.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Medici Ermete Phermento Lambrusco di Sorbara Secco 2021 is produced using organic viticultural practices. Key winemaking techniques include rigorous grape selection and reduced yields. The wine is likely made using the ancestral method, where fermentation occurs in the bottle, resulting in natural effervescence. Aging is typically brief, focusing on preserving the wine's freshness. The producer's philosophy emphasizes respect for the grape and terroir, combined with a willingness to innovate.
