Zanasi Lambrusco Grasparossa di Castelvetro Secco is a dry sparkling red from Emilia-Romagna, offering bright dark fruit, refreshing bubbles and excellent food-pairing versatility. Unlike sweet commercial Lambrusco styles, this is savoury, dry and made for the table.
🍷 Tasting Notes: Black cherry, blackberry, violet, gentle spice and refreshing bubbles with a dry finish
🍽️ Food Pairings: Pork, cured meats, poultry, salmon, hard cheeses and barbecue dishes
🌡️ Serve at: 8–10°C
🍾 Grape: Lambrusco | Region: Lambrusco Grasparossa di Castelvetro, Emilia-Romagna, Italy | Alcohol: 10.0% ABV
Tasting Experience
Colour
Deep ruby red with purple foam and lively bubbles.
Aroma & Palate
The nose shows black cherry, blackberry and violet with subtle spice. The palate is dry, fresh and gently sparkling, combining dark fruit with lively acidity and a lightly tannic bite that works especially well with rich or salty foods.
Body
Medium-bodied with fresh acidity, light tannins and lively bubbles.
Finish
Dry and refreshing with lingering black fruit and savoury lift.
Why This Wine Matters
Lambrusco is one of Italy’s most misunderstood wines. In its dry form, especially from Grasparossa di Castelvetro, it becomes a superb food wine: refreshing, lightly tannic and perfect with pork, cured meats and rich dishes. This bottle is ideal for customers open to rediscovering sparkling red wine in its more serious style.
Food Pairings
International
- Cured meats
- Pork dishes
- Roast poultry
- Salmon
- Mature cheeses
Singapore / Regional
- Char siew
- Roast pork belly
- BBQ pork ribs
- Satay
- Salted egg chicken
Technical Details
| Wine | Lambrusco Grasparossa di Castelvetro DOP Secco |
| Vintage | NV |
| Producer | Zanasi |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Lambrusco Grasparossa di Castelvetro, Emilia-Romagna, Italy |
| Wine Style | Dry Sparkling Red |
| Grape Variety | Lambrusco |
| Alcohol | 10.0% ABV |
| Winemaking | 6 days maceration, single fermentation, from juice to sparkling wine, in stainless steel using native yeasts |
| Maturation | Short maturation before release |
| Colour | Deep ruby red |
| Primary Flavours | Black cherry, blackberry, violet |
| Secondary Flavours | Gentle spice, savoury notes |
| Acidity | Medium+ |
| Wine Body | Medium-bodied |
| Dryness | Dry |
| Serving Temperature | 8–10°C |
| Aging Potential | Drink now – 2027 |
| Delivery | Singapore islandwide |
Closing Line
A dry sparkling red that turns Lambrusco into one of the most exciting food wines at the table.