The most famous wine of the region is Lambrusco. One of the oldest wines of Italy, and perhaps the oldest grape, cultivated originally by the Etruscans. The Ceci family estate was developed in 1938. They are traditional producers, and vinify a range of different Lambrusco and Malvasia wines.

Lambrusco can be produced as a rosato (rose), secco, (dry), amabile, (semi-dry) or dolce (sweet). The traditional way of making Lambrusco is for the wine to go through a secondary fermentation, as Charmat method. It is a classic Italian wine and produced as a dry wine. It has a full lush sparkling body that goes well with a range of foods.

The grapes are picked the first week of October. Vinification takes place with the maceration of the grapes on the skins to obtain a wine rich in color and body.

After a gentle pressing of the grapes the must is repeatedly pumped over to extract the most possible color and body. The wine goes through a natural fermentation. It is then left to rest until December or January. This process allows the wine to filter naturally from impure substances. The wine is then put into temperature controlled tanks where a secondary fermentation takes place for about 1-2 months. A process of sterile filtration takes place after the fermentation is completed and then the wine is botted.

LA LUNA LAMBRUSCO Made from 100% Lambrusco grapes. A full bodied, dry frissante wine. Rustic, lush and flavorful with blackberry flavors. 11% Alc, Serve 14-18 deg C.

LA LUNA MALVASIA Made from 100% Malvasia di Candia grapes from the Parma planes. It is a lively light white sparkling wine. Crisp and refreshing with a unique aromatic bouquet. Can be served as an appertif or excellent with Proscuito and Melon, seafoods, and light first course meals 11% Alc, Serve 14-18 deg C.

OTELLO ROSE Made from 50% Lambrusco and 50% Pinot Nero grapes. An elegant, floral, aromatic dry sparkling Rose. Produced in a Charmat method. This wine can accompany many dishes, as an apertif or in place of champange. 12% Alc, Serve 14-18 deg C.

TRE DI TERRE VERDIANE Made from 35% Sauvignon, 35% Pinot Nero and 30% Malvasia grapes. An elegant, floral, aromatic dry sparkling white wine. Produced in a Charmat method. This wine can accompany many dishes, as an apertif or in place of champange. 12% Alc, Serve 14-18 deg C.

ANTICA LAMBRUSCO-Amabile Made from 100% Lambrusco grapes. A light and semi sweet sparkling wine. Excellent served chilled as an aperitif, with cured meats or desserts. 7.5% Alc, Serve 14-18 deg C.

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