Tenuta la Piccola 'Picol Ross' Lambrusco 2024 (750ml)

100% Picol Ross

ABV 11%

Certified Organic

The 2024 Tenuta la Piccola Picol Ross is a rare and historic expression of Lambrusco, made from an ancient variety nearly lost to time. Once successfully vinified until the 1940s, Picol Ross was abandoned in favor of higher-yielding grapes—until Licinio Fontana’s dedicated preservation efforts in the 1970s saved it from extinction. This remarkable wine now celebrates 50 years of continuous production. Sourced from 60 year-old vines and hand-harvested at the end of August, the grapes undergo a 15-day fermentation (5-7 days on skins) with gentle pump-overs, but no malolactic fermentation, preserving its natural vibrancy. Bottled young with no aging, Picol Ross bursts with energy—ripe red berries, wild herbs, and a touch of spice leap from the glass, while its lively acidity and fresh, juicy structure make it an exhilarating and truly one-of-a-kind Lambrusco.

Picol Ross was saved, but is still disappearing. So with more friends of the wine – we can all save it from extinction! It is vinified as it was 100 years ago at the Casoni of Montecchio Emilia.

In the rolling vineyards of Montecchio Emilia, Tenuta La Piccola has been crafting exceptional wines since 1967, blending deep-rooted tradition with a forward-thinking commitment to sustainability. Today, the estate is led by Giuseppe Fontana, a passionate and larger-than-life winemaker whose dedication to his craft is as vibrant as the wines he produces. With an infectious enthusiasm and a relentless pursuit of quality, Giuseppe oversees every step of production—from the early morning hand harvest, where only the finest clusters are selected, to the cellar, where meticulous techniques bring out the essence of each grape. Working with universities to refine vineyard practices, Tenuta La Piccola employs diverse training methods to coax the best from their gravely soils. Specializing in Lambrusco, their wines undergo a delicate yet intentional process—5 to 7 days of maceration, gentle pumpovers, and racking while fermentation is still alive—resulting in expressive, aromatic, and elegantly structured wines. Producing 85,000 bottles annually, Tenuta La Piccola captures the pure essence of Emilia-Romagna, offering both sparkling and still wines that radiate energy and finesse. Their philosophy of ‘elegant farming’ shines through in every sip, where tradition, innovation, and Giuseppe’s unmistakable personality come together in a glass of pure Italian character.

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