Lambrusco Montericco
Red wine grape variety
Also known as VIVC 6697, Selvatica di Montericco, Lambrusco Montericco Emilia line
Lambrusco Montericco is a red wine grape with signature aromas of fresh berry fruit, wild floral edge, red fruit. Structure: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium(−) tannin, High alcohol. Often confused with Lambrusco Sal…
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for aromatic red-berry profile with vibrant acid backbone.
- Check frame as medium body with high acidity and medium-minus tannin.
Confidence signals
- Lambrusco Montericco profile
- Reggiano high-acid marker
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Emilia-Romagna · Reggio Emilia · Albinea
- Classic styles: Reggiano Lambrusco lineage documented in VIVC and registry references, historically linked to Montericco hillside vineyards · Medium-bodied red with high acidity, soft tannin, and aromatic red-berry profile
Common questions
Is Lambrusco Montericco a red or white grape variety?
Lambrusco Montericco is a red wine grape variety.
What does Lambrusco Montericco smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Lambrusco Montericco include fresh berry fruit, wild floral edge and red fruit. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium(−) tannin, High alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Lambrusco Montericco?
Documented tells for Lambrusco Montericco: Look for aromatic red-berry profile with vibrant acid backbone. and Check frame as medium body with high acidity and medium-minus tannin..
What is Lambrusco Montericco most often confused with in blind tasting?
Lambrusco Montericco is most commonly confused with Lambrusco Salamino, Lambrusco Barghi and Lambrusco Maestri. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Lambrusco Montericco grown?
Classic regions for Lambrusco Montericco include Emilia-Romagna, Reggio Emilia and Albinea.