Lambrusca di Alessandria
Red wine grape variety
Also known as VIVC 6688, Moretto, Neretto Lambrusca line
Lambrusca di Alessandria is a red wine grape with signature aromas of red fruit, dark fruit, leather. Structure: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Barbera and Freisa.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Anchor on medium structured ruby-fruit frame with balanced acidity.
- Check for savory Piedmont red character over overtly sparkling styles.
Confidence signals
- Lambrusca di Alessandria profile
- Piedmont Lambrusca marker
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Piedmont · Alessandria · Colli Tortonesi
- Classic styles: Piedmont VIVC-listed Lambrusca variety with cross parentage and DOC blending relevance · Medium-bodied red with moderate tannin, balanced acidity, and ruby-fruit profile
Common questions
Is Lambrusca di Alessandria a red or white grape variety?
Lambrusca di Alessandria is a red wine grape variety.
What does Lambrusca di Alessandria smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Lambrusca di Alessandria include red fruit, dark fruit and leather. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Lambrusca di Alessandria?
Documented tells for Lambrusca di Alessandria: Anchor on medium structured ruby-fruit frame with balanced acidity. and Check for savory Piedmont red character over overtly sparkling styles..
What is Lambrusca di Alessandria most often confused with in blind tasting?
Lambrusca di Alessandria is most commonly confused with Barbera, Freisa and Pelaverga. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Lambrusca di Alessandria grown?
Classic regions for Lambrusca di Alessandria include Piedmont, Alessandria and Colli Tortonesi.