Emilia-Romagna Region

Emilia-Romagna Region is a wine region of Italy.

Growers build the wines around Lambrusco, filling out the blend with Sangiovese.

The climate is varied.

The vineyards themselves read as hills, riverside and valley floor.

Red wine, white wine and sparkling wine is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows fruity and fizzy, enjoyed chilled, crisp and aromatic and showcasing local varietals, plus two more.

Quality is codified by the DOC and the DOCG, which is worth reading off the label.

The named areas within are Lambrusco di Sorbara, Albana di Romagna and Colli Bolognesi.

Producers worth knowing include Chiara Condello, Cleto Chiarli and Medici Ermete.

Pour them alongside cured meats, pasta dishes, grilled vegetables and rich cheeses.

Serve chilled.

In the glass.

Red: Fruity and fizzy, Enjoyed chilled.

White: Crisp and aromatic, Showcasing local varietals.

Sparkling: Traditionally made, Sweet and refreshing.

Grapes planted here.

Classifications.

• DOC
• DOCG

Producers worth knowing.

Bottles to look for.

• Amaro Montenegro Liquore, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
• Biscardo 'Enigma' Sangiovese Rubicone IGT, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
• Cantine Ceci Otello Nero di Lambrusco 1813 Rosso Frizzante, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
• Casali Pra di Bosso Lambrusco Amabile Reggiano, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
• Caviro Terre Forti Trebbiano - Chardonnay Rubicone IGT, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
• Chiara Condello 'Le Lucciole' Romagna Sangiovese Predappio Riserva, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
• Chiara Condello Romagna Sangiovese Predappio, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
• Cleto Chiarli Lambrusco Grasparossa di Castelvetro Centenario Amabile, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

At the table.

• Cured meats
• Pasta dishes
• Grilled vegetables
• Rich cheeses

Serving and cellaring.

• Serve chilled.

Inside the region.

Nearby regions.

Emilia-Romagna Region: common questions

More from here: every wine region in Italy.