Lambrusco Salamino di Santa Croce
Wine · PDO · 13 municipalities
Recognized since 1973, Lambrusco Salamino di Santa Croce DOC is a sparkling red wine rooted in the province of Modena, spanning thirteen municipalities including Campogalliano. To bear this specific denomination, the blend must contain at least 85% Lambrusco Salamino grapes, with yields capped strictly at 19.0 tonnes per hectare. Unlike neighboring appellations with more flexible color standards, this DOC enforces a strict legal limit on coloring intensity measured via the OIV-MA-AS2-07B method; any batch exceeding this limit loses its designation and must be downgraded to IGT Emilia. Furthermore, all vinification, bottling, and packaging must occur exclusively within Modena's provincial borders, ensuring local integrity.
The facts
- Colour
- ruby red of varying intensity
- Taste
- from dry to sweet, fresh, sapid, intense, harmonious
- Consortium
- Consorzio Tutela Lambrusco →
The producers 21
+ 15 more — every one from the consortium's official list
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lambrusco Salamino di Santa Croce produced?
- Lambrusco Salamino di Santa Croce is produced in 13 municipalities in Emilia-Romagna, Italy: Campogalliano, Camposanto, Carpi, Cavezzo and more.
- What grape is Lambrusco Salamino di Santa Croce made from?
- Lambrusco Salamino di Santa Croce is made from Lambrusco Salamino (min 85%), altri Lambruschi, Ancellotta e Fortana (uva d'oro).
- What is the minimum alcohol content of Lambrusco Salamino di Santa Croce?
- The minimum alcohol content of Lambrusco Salamino di Santa Croce is 10.5% vol.
- What does DOC mean?
- DOC (Denominazione di Origine Controllata) certifies that a wine is produced in a defined zone following its official disciplinare.