Paltrinieri
BACKGROUND
Alberto Paltrinieri and his wife Barbara are the 4 th generation of the Paltrinieri family to run the winery. Begun in 1926 by Alberto’s grandfather Achille, the winery for generations has been the benchmark for quality Lambrusco. In 1989 Alberto took over the winery and guided Paltrinieri to the very top of the artisanal Lambrusco market by creating the first mono-varietal Sorbara Lambrusco.
The scant 20,000 bottle production all comes from the 17ha of Paltrinieri vineyards situated between the rivers Secchia and Panaro, a family holding for nearly a century. Farming and production techniques are organic and all fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks with indigenous yeasts with the exception of the Radice, whose second fermentation takes place in the bottle.
the Wine
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RADICE
Radice or Roots is produced using the "Ancestral Method" where the wine goes through a second fermentation inside the bottle, much like in Champagne but without the dosage and disgorgement. This method is often known as "Pet Nat" and is a unique and traditional method which creates an exemplary creaminess in the wine and fine, firm perlage. The sediment in this case is left inside the bottle adding silky texture and volume to this ready and delicious Lambrusco.
Appellation: Lambrusco di Sorbara (the crown cap version is labeled Lambrusco di Modena).
Varietals: 100% Lambrusco di Sorbara.
Vineyard: Il Cristo.
Trellis system: Cordon (cordona semplice and cordone speronato).
Hectares: 15 hectares total for the winery.
Altitude: 25 m / 80 ft.
Type of soil: Alluvial soil of mostly chalk and sand.
Yield: 140 hectares.
Harvest date: Second half of September.
Harvest technique: Hand-harvested.
Agricultural technique: Lotta integrata (sustainable).
Alcohol: 11%
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PIRIA
Piria… "The Piria is a large funnel made from half-oak barrel pieces; an object commonly used each vintage up to the modern age. The Piria is represented in the cycle of bas-reliefs dedicated to the months in the Modena Cathedral. The design on the label was made by observing one that belongs to the collection of agricultural tools of the Paltrinieri family." Piria represents the only Paltrinieri offering to engage both the Sorbara and Salamino grape. It is the entry-level to the more sublime 100% Sorbara offerings but still offers fresh and delightful flavors at extreme value for organic and excellent wine.
Appellation: Lambrusco di Sorbara DOC
Varietals: 70% Sorbara, 30% Salamino
Vineyard: Vigneto del "Cristo " (15 ettari)
Trellis System: G.D.C (Geneva Double Curtain)
Hectares: 15 hectares total for the winery
Altitude: 25 m / 80 ft.
Type of soil: Alluvial soil of mostly chalk and sand
Yield: 140 q/hectares
Harvest Date: Second half of September.
Harvest technique: Hand-harvested.
Agricultural technique: Lotta integrata (sustainable).
Alcohol: 11.5%
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LECLISSE
Leclisse or Eclipse is the flagship wine of this Paltrinieri trio. The grapes are 100% Sorbara and are selected from the best grapes generally found in the oldest section of the Il Cristo vineyard. The wine is produced using the Martinotti method or long Charmat method where the wine is left on the lees in pressurized stainless steel tank for a period of 3 months. This method produces a wine with a sleek and creamy profile with delightful soft perlage and clean minerality and acidity that elevates the fruit and complexity to something very close to fine Champagne.
Denominazione / Appellation: Lambrusco di Sorbara
Varieties: 100% Lambrusco di Sorbara
Vineyard: Il Cristo
Hectares: 15 hectares total for the winery
Altitude: 25 m / 80 ft.
Type of soil: Alluvial soil of mostly chalk and sand
Trellis system: Cordon (cordone speronato)
Harvest date: Middle of September
Harvest technique: Hand-harvested
Agricultural technique: Organic
Yield: 140 hectoliters / hectare
Alcohol: 12%