La Battagliola
Emilia-Romagna, Italy
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After inheriting La Battagliola, in Piumazzo, Modena, Alberto Salvadori switched careers in 1999 to cultivate Grasparossa vines. With a strong desire to preserve indigenous varieties, he began planting Pignoletto in 2015. Grown with sustainable farming methods on gravel soils with natural yeasts, the dark-colored Lambrusco wines are full-flavored, fermented and aged in stainless steel.
La Battagliola - 2024 Lambrusco Grasparossa di Castelvetro
Price: $25.00
Size: 750ml
Availability:
Out of stock
Type of Wine: Sparkling
Grape(s): 100% Lambrusco Grasparossa
Style: Mineral, Rich
GROWER OVERVIEW
After inheriting La Battagliola, in Piumazzo, Modena, Alberto Salvadori switched careers in 1999 to cultivate Grasparossa vines. With a strong desire to preserve indigenous varieties, he began planting Pignoletto in 2015. Grown with sustainable farming methods on gravel soils with natural yeasts, the dark-colored Lambrusco wines are full-flavored, fermented and aged in stainless steel.
VINEYARD DETAILS
S of Modena, essentially flat & fertile, soils rich w/mineral salts, gravelly, medium-textured clay & loam. Vines planted ~1999-2000. Elev. 60m. Flat slope.
CELLAR NOTES
Hand harvest, cooled down for 2 days to 8°C. Natural yeast, primary (Charmat) ferment, temp controlled 18-20°C (max) over 7 days. Secondary ferment temp controlled, stainless pressure tanks. Dosage: 15g/L RS
