Style: Sparkling Red Wine

Producer: Cantina Carafoli

Grapes: Salamino, Marani, and Grasparossa

Where: Modena, Emilia-Romagna

Country: Italy

Taste: The quintessential red sparkling wine, Nicchia is named after the late 19th century countess of Castiglione whose picture is on the label. This Lambrusco has a touch of sweetness with notes of black plums, cherry and currants. 

Vibes with: at a low 8.5% alcohol, it's a perfect afternoon sipper or aperitif. Pair with Prosciutto, Salami or BBQ.

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Additonal Info:

Cantina Fratelli Carafoli was founded in Ravarino, a small village in Modena, by Mauro Carafoli in 1919. Kilometers away from the town of Sorbara, Carafoli has excelled in the production of Lambrusco di Sorbara and Lambrusco di Modena. Cantina Carafoli is thriving under the third generation with advancements in technology, methods, and viticulture. Carafoli elevated the quality of their wines by purchasing 20 hectares in Sorbara in 1965. These 20 ha are in a thin strip of land between the Secchia and Panaro rivers. There the soil is relatively rich in nutrients for vineyard soils, but the soils are loose and permeable, providing excellent drainage.