Francesco Bellei Ancestrale Lambrusco di Modena DOC

A Lambrusco di Modena DOC made by Francesco Bellei using the traditional Ancestrale method, with refermentation in bottle using only indigenous yeasts and natural sugars. The grapes come from the estate's vineyards around the winery in Bomporto and San Prospero, on sandy and alluvial soils. Light ruby red and slightly hazy, with a compact, creamy foam, it shows intense fruity and floral aromas of small red berries, especially wild strawberries, raspberries and violets. Dry, fresh and savoury on the palate, with a juicy fruit character and a long, pleasant finish. It suits first courses of the Emilian tradition, such as lasagne and tortellini with meat ragù, as well as zampone, cotechino, cured meats, tigelle and fried gnocco.