Lambrusco Salamino
RedLambrusco Salamino stands as the most extensively cultivated member of the Lambrusco family, producing robust, full-bodied sparkling wines with distinctive dark fruit character. Named for its cylindrical grape clusters that resemble small salamis, this variety forms the backbone of Emilia-Romagna's traditional sparkling wine production. Its substantial structure and reliable yields have made it a cornerstone of both traditional and modern Lambrusco winemaking.
Key Characteristics
- •Most widely planted Lambrusco variety
- •Late-ripening with substantial structure
- •Cylindrical grape cluster formation
- •Significant clonal diversity
- •Excellent blending component
Typical Flavors
Dark cherryBlackberryPlumVioletFresh herbsEarthy mineralitySpiced red fruits
Major Regions
Modena province (Emilia-Romagna) · Reggio Emilia province · Santa Croce di Carpi · Correggio · Mantova province · Bologna province · Ferrara province
Also Known As
Lambrusco Galassi (red-leaved type · see below) · Lambrusco di Santa Croce