Emilia-Romagna

Emilia-Romagna runs across the top of Italy from the Adriatic Sea almost to the west coast. The capital and largest city is Bologna.

The region combines two historical areas: Emilia to the west, and Romagna on the east coast.

Grapes

Emilia-Romagna is home to both local (Lambrusco, Albana), national (Sangiovese, Trebbiano), and international (Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon) grape varieties. The key grapes are:

Lambrusco

Emilia-Romagna is most famous for its production of Lambrusco, a sparkling red wine.

There are several types of Lambrusco with varying levels of sweetness and acidity: Dry - Secco, slightly sweet - Amabile, and sweet - Dolce.

Emilia-Romagna have five Lambrusco DOCs:

• Salamino di Santa Croce
• di Sorbara
• Grasparossa di Castelvetra
• Modena
• Reggiano

Sangiovese

Sangiovese is widely planted in Emilia-Romagna where it is known for producing medium to full-bodied red wines.

The most famous is Sangiovese di Romagna DOC.

Albana

Albana is a local white grape variety that is used to produce Albana di Romagna, the first white wine in Italy to receive DOCG status.

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Food Pairing

Emilia-Romagna's wines are a natural complement to the region's cuisine, which includes Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, Prosciutto ham , balsamic vinegar, pasta dishes like Tagliatelle al Ragù (Bolognese sauce), and more.

Lambrusco is particularly versatile and pairs well with a range of dishes.