Lambrusco Salamino
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Lambrusco Salamino di Santa Croce
Lambrusco Salamino is a red wine grape with signature aromas of black cherry, violet, raspberry. Structure: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Bonarda and Grolleau.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for frothy red-fruit intensity with violet perfume in a sparkling frame.
- Check tannin as moderate and less forceful than Grasparossa (#6692).
Confidence signals
- Sparkling red-fruit floral profile
- Medium acidity and moderate tannin with high aromatic lift
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Emilia-Romagna · Modena · Reggio Emilia
- Classic styles: Frizzante red Lambrusco with fruit-forward perfume · Medium-bodied sparkling red with balanced structure
Common questions
Is Lambrusco Salamino a red or white grape variety?
Lambrusco Salamino is a red wine grape variety.
What does Lambrusco Salamino smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Lambrusco Salamino include black cherry, violet and raspberry. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Lambrusco Salamino?
Documented tells for Lambrusco Salamino: Look for frothy red-fruit intensity with violet perfume in a sparkling frame. and Check tannin as moderate and less forceful than Grasparossa (#6692)..
What is Lambrusco Salamino most often confused with in blind tasting?
Lambrusco Salamino is most commonly confused with Bonarda, Grolleau and Frappato. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Lambrusco Salamino grown?
Classic regions for Lambrusco Salamino include Emilia-Romagna, Modena and Reggio Emilia.