Lini 910 Labrusca Rosé

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Wine Description

Labrusca is the ancient Roman name for the family of Lambrusco grape varieties, believed by many to be among the earliest grapes used to produce wine.

LINI Winery
Riddling Racks
LINI Family
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Acclaim
“Italian food lovers are probably already familiar with the slightly chilled and gently sparkling Lambrusco that hails from the Emilia-Romagna region. One of the most popular Lambrusco brands sold in the US is Lini 910 Lambrusco, which has been making wines since 1910. according to Winebow. Lucky for us, Lini also produces a rosé version of their incredibly popular Lambrusco, which is robust enough to stand up to the famously hearty cuisines of its home territory. "[I]ts remarkable versatility also makes it a wonderful match for a wide variety of cuisines, including Asian, Mexican, and classic American. Many top sommeliers reach for Lini wines to pair with oysters. And many claim it's the ultimate BBQ wine," Winebow writes. So you can feel comfortable bringing a bottle or two of this gently sparkling rosé to your next outdoor event, regardless of what's being served — but especially if there's going to be a meaty lasagna or baked ziti present.”
— Tasting Table, Feb 2022
“Lambrusco, a light-bodied, sparkling red, is Italy's surprise partner to pizza, barbecue and charcuterie. This is the first rosé Lambrusco I've tried, and it's a delight. Flavors of watermelon, strawberry and wild herbs make for a refreshing patio pounder, and if you're not careful, you may finish it before the food is ready. And there are bubbles! This wine is new to the market, but it should get wider availability, especially if customers aren't skeptical about trying a pink lambrusco.” (3 out of 3 Stars) (“Exceptional”)
— The Washington Post, Jun 2019
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Vineyard & Production Info
Harvest time:
September
First vintage of this wine:
1910
Bottles produced of this wine:
100,000
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Winemaking & Aging
Prefermentation Technique:
Cold soak
Time on its skins:
10-15 days
Maceration length:
1
Varietal composition:
50% Salamino, 50% Sorbara
Fermentation container:
Autoclave
Length of alcoholic fermentation:
10-15 days
Fermentation temperature:
59-60 °F
Malolactic fermentation:
Partial
Fining agent:
Bentonite
Type of aging container:
Cement vats
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Analytical Data
pH level:
3.3
Acidity:
13.0-15.0 g/L
Alcohol:
11 %
Dry extract:
29.0-30.0 g/L
Residual sugar:
10 g/L
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Wine Production

For the production of Lini's classic Martinotti-method Lambrusco (also known as Charmat-method Lambrusco), a still Lambrusco is produced and then racked to pressurized, temperature-controlled tanks where the second fermentation is provoked. The wines are then aged on their lees until the desired complexity and nuance are achieved.

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About the Vineyard

Founded in 1910, Lini 910 is a fourth-generation, family-owned and operated winery, producer of Emilia's leading wines including the first-ever Lambrusco included in Wine Spectator's Top 100 Wines of Italy. Thanks to his longstanding relationships with growers and deft hand, winemaker Fabio Lini has set the benchmark for artisanal Lambrusco.