zanasi lambrusco - grasparossa di castelvetro

What I'd tell a customer

“It’s a dry Lambrusco from Emilia-Romagna—dark and juicy, with black cherry, plum and cassis, but the bubbles and acidity keep it really fresh. It has a little tannin too, so it drinks more like a light red than a sweet sparkling wine.”

🍷 Zanasi Grasparossa

What the maker says:

• 100% Lambrusco Grasparossa di Castelvetro
• From the hills around Castelvetro di Modena, Emilia-Romagna
• Dry/secco, 11.5% ABV
• 10 g/L residual sugar, with 7 g/L acidity
• Intense ruby/purple color with a substantial violet foam
• Ripe red fruit, plum, black cherry and cassis
• Spiced character, with the producer specifically mentioning eucalyptus
• Freshness from the bubbles, with light, non-aggressive tannin
• The winery describes it as powerful, concentrated and persistent rather than a light, fruity little fizz. Zanasi

What that means at the bar

This is dark, dry Lambrusco. Think less “sweet fizzy red” and more:

black cherry + plum + cassis + spice + acidity + gentle tannin.

The Grasparossa style itself is one of the fuller-bodied Lambruscos, with savory character and a slightly bitter finish. Visit Castelvetro

What I'd tell a customer

“It’s a dry Lambrusco from Emilia-Romagna—dark and juicy, with black cherry, plum and cassis, but the bubbles and acidity keep it really fresh. It has a little tannin too, so it drinks more like a light red than a sweet sparkling wine.”

Mental shortcut:
🍇 “Dry, dark-fruited Lambrusco with actual structure.”