Is Lambrusco di Montericco 2 a red or white grape variety?

Lambrusco di Montericco 2 is a red wine grape variety. Sensium documents its structure, aromas, and confusion signals for blind tasting.

What does Lambrusco di Montericco 2 smell and taste like?

Signature aromas of Lambrusco di Montericco 2 include pale ruby fruit, violet florals and leather. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium(−) tannin, Medium alcohol.

What is Lambrusco di Montericco 2 most often confused with in blind tasting?

Lambrusco di Montericco 2 is most commonly confused with Lambrusco Montericco, Lambrusco Rossina and Lambrusco Marani. Sensium's Compare view leads with the decisive cues that resolve each call.

Where is Lambrusco di Montericco 2 grown?

Classic regions for Lambrusco di Montericco 2 include Emilia-Romagna, Reggio Emilia and Albinea.

Lambrusco di Montericco 2 — varietal dossier

Structural pillars

Acidity

Medium

Tannin

Medium(−)

Body

Medium

Alcohol

Medium

Color intensity

Medium

Aromatic intensity

Medium

Recognition cues

First checks

Look for lifted floral red-fruit profile over dark concentration.
Check frame as medium body with medium-minus tannin and medium-plus acidity.

Confidence signals

Lambrusco di Montericco 2 profile
Albinea floral-fresh marker

Aromas

Signature

pale ruby fruitviolet floralsleather

Common

red cherryraspberryviolet

Occasional

rosehip

Commonly confused with

Classic anchors

Classic regions: Emilia-Romagna · Reggio Emilia · Albinea
Classic styles: Distinct VIVC-listed Montericco lineage linked to Reggio references highlighting lighter color and fragrant profile · Light-to-medium red with fresh acidity and gentle tannin in sparkling-oriented styles
Style examples: Reggiano frizzante from Montericco 2 parcels · Emilia blend with Lambrusco di Montericco 2 aromatic lift

Common questions

Is Lambrusco di Montericco 2 a red or white grape variety?: Lambrusco di Montericco 2 is a red wine grape variety. Sensium documents its structure, aromas, and confusion signals for blind tasting.
What does Lambrusco di Montericco 2 smell and taste like?: Signature aromas of Lambrusco di Montericco 2 include pale ruby fruit, violet florals and leather. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium(−) tannin, Medium alcohol.
What is Lambrusco di Montericco 2 most often confused with in blind tasting?: Lambrusco di Montericco 2 is most commonly confused with Lambrusco Montericco, Lambrusco Rossina and Lambrusco Marani. Sensium's Compare view leads with the decisive cues that resolve each call.
Where is Lambrusco di Montericco 2 grown?: Classic regions for Lambrusco di Montericco 2 include Emilia-Romagna, Reggio Emilia and Albinea.