Opera (aka Ca’ Montanari) has rapidly become a benchmark producer for the region and is leading a new generation of producers that are showing what is possible with high-quality Lambrusco. The wines are 100% estate-farmed and modeled after Grower Champagne. It’s not a stretch to say they would the Agrapart of Lambrusco. Founded in 2002 and certified organic since 2005, the 45 hectare estate is family owned and operated by the Montanari family.
Grasparossa & Salamino, Emilia Romagna, Italy
More! Perfect! Sparkling! Red! Wine! You got it. Fresh to Ontario, Opera has rapidly become a benchmark producer in Lambrusco, Italy’s famed sparking red region in Emilia-Romagna. Inspired by grower Champagne all wines are 100% estate fruit and second fermentations happen naturally (and slowly!) creating small, fine and persistent bubbles. Deep violet with all the deep dark blueberry, black cherry and cola good times. Dry! Such a fun pairing with all the meats, red-sauce pastas or grilled anything
95% Lambrusco Grasparossa, 5% Lambrusco Salamino. Soils are a mix of sand, silt, and clay in the hills around Levizzano Castelvetro and the vineyards have a southeast exposure. Hand-harvested, chilled, and crushed with 4-5 days of maceration to extract phenolics and moderate tannins. Fermentation at low temps for 6 months (the norm is 2-3 weeks!) in stainless steel using Charmat method. Kept in tank at low temps and then bottled to order.
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