TASTEnPAIR will be sipping cheerful glasses of frizzy red Lambrusco for the next two weeks!
Why pair red Lambrusco with the Olympics?
🍷It’s served chilled, very summer appropriate and a particularly fun shift from the quintessential white and rosé pours.
🍷It’s tannic, fruit-driven and has firm flavors that stand up to the athleticism and excitement of the high-energy games.
🍷It’s frothy and frizzante with just the right amount of celebratory bubbles as you cheer for your country and favorite Olympians.
To start, I picked up two bottles of quality Lambrusco – both are dry (11% abv.), deliver substantive red berries and spice notes while exhibiting noticeable balsamic quality.
Villa Castellazzo has softer tannins and a bit more residual sugar; I find it an excellent wine to enjoy on its own.
Vigneto Saetti is drier, a bit more tannic than Villa Castellazzo and pairs deliciously with saucy pasta dishes.
Although I have only seen larger wine stores carry Lambrusco, these wines are really enjoyable and worth seeking out. Go Rio – Santé!
