Wine at the Table
Lambrusco di Sorbara
The short answer
Lambrusco di Sorbara is a sparkling Italian wine from Emilia-Romagna, made from Lambrusco di Sorbara. It tastes pale, tart, dry, fizzy and pairs best with mortadella, salumi and fried dough.
- Style
- Pale, tart, dry, fizzy, Emilia-Romagna
- Glass
- Tulip or white wine glass at 50°F / 10°C
- Strength
- About 11% ABV
Where it comes from
The lightest, most acidic Lambrusco, from the plains near Modena.
What you need
- Grape: Lambrusco di Sorbara
- Region: Emilia-Romagna
- Style: Pale, tart, dry, fizzy
How Larry builds it
- 01
Get the temperature right. Serve at 50°F / 10°C. Pull it from the fridge a few minutes before pouring.
- 02
Pour with food. Built for the table: mortadella, salumi and fried dough.
- 03
Larry's tip. Mortadella's best friend. Fizz cuts fat.
Larry’s rule: Mortadella's best friend. Fizz cuts fat.
Variations worth making
Questions people ask
What food goes with Lambrusco di Sorbara?
Lambrusco di Sorbara pairs well with mortadella, salumi and fried dough.
What grape is Lambrusco di Sorbara made from?
Lambrusco di Sorbara, grown in Emilia-Romagna.
What does Lambrusco di Sorbara taste like?
Pale, tart, dry, fizzy.
What temperature should Lambrusco di Sorbara be served at?
About 50°F / 10°C.
What to eat with it
Pour it like Larry
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