Emilia IGT

Emilia IGT is a wine region in Emilia-Romagna, Italy.

Lambrusco leads the plantings, with Sangiovese, Chardonnay and Trebbiano alongside it.

Vines root into alluvial and clay.

The climate is continental.

The vineyards themselves read as hills and riverside.

Sparkling wine, red wine and white wine, plus two more is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows lively and effervescent, fruity notes, fruity and accessible and perfect for casual drinking, plus four more.

The named areas within are Forli IGT, Ravenna IGT and Rubicone IGT.

Pour them alongside pasta dishes, grilled meats, charcuterie and fried foods.

Serve at 6 to 8°C.

Keeps for 3 to 5 years.

In the glass.

Sparkling: Lively and effervescent, Fruity notes.

Red: Fruity and accessible, Perfect for casual drinking.

White: Crisp and refreshing, Floral or citrus characteristics.

Rosé: Light and fruity, Enjoyed chilled.

Grapes planted here.

Bottles to look for.

• Ariola Marcello Gran Cru Lambrusco Emilia IGT, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
• Biscardo 'Enigma' Sangiovese Rubicone IGT, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
• Cantine Ceci Terre Verdiane 1813 Lambrusco Secco Emilia IGT, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
• Caviro Terre Forti Sangiovese Rubicone IGT, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
• Caviro Terre Forti Trebbiano - Chardonnay Rubicone IGT, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
• Donelli Lambrusco dell'Emilia Secco IGT, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
• Enio Ottaviani 'Clemente Primo I' Bianco Rubicone IGT, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
• Giacobazzi Lambrusco Emilia IGT, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

At the table.

• Pasta dishes
• Grilled meats
• Charcuterie
• Fried foods
• Cheese

Serving and cellaring.

• Serve at 6 to 8°C.
• Keeps for 3 to 5 years.

Inside the region.

Nearby regions.

Emilia IGT: common questions

More from here: every wine region in Italy, or the wider Emilia-Romagna guide.