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Lambrusco di Sorbara

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The main grape of Emilia-Romagna's Lambrusco di Sorbara DOC, made into frizzante and spumante wines.

Lambrusco di Sorbara is the main grape of the Lambrusco di Sorbara DOC in Emilia-Romagna, established as a DOC in 1970. The rules call for at least 60% Lambrusco di Sorbara, with up to 40% Lambrusco Salamino, and the wines are made as frizzante or spumante.

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Key regions Romagna Albana DOCG Lambrusco di Sorbara DOC

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Origin and parentage

Lambrusco di Sorbara is most likely Italian: VIVC records Italy as its country of origin, under the prime name Lambrusco di Sorbara and variety number 6690. Its parentage is unknown: both parent fields in the passport are blank, and no full pedigree is recorded. WineWiki's VIVC-derived lineage data links no children or siblings for Lambrusco di Sorbara.

VIVC prime name: Lambrusco di Sorbara; variety number 6690; country of origin: Italy
Parents: none recorded (parentage unknown)
Offspring and siblings: none linked in WineWiki's lineage data

Key Facts

Lambrusco di Sorbara DOC established in 1970, in Emilia-Romagna
Minimum 60% Lambrusco di Sorbara required in the blend; Lambrusco Salamino permitted up to 40%
Produced as frizzante (minimum 10.5% ABV) or spumante (minimum 11.0% ABV)

Wine Style and Production

Lambrusco di Sorbara DOC wines are made in frizzante and spumante versions. The minimum alcohol level is 10.5% for frizzante and 11.0% for spumante. Spumante versions can be made at any sweetness level, from brut nature (zero dosage) to dolce.

Minimum 10.5% ABV frizzante; 11.0% ABV spumante
Spumante permitted at any sweetness level, from brut nature to dolce

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Sources and last verified

Primary sources: https://www.vivc.de/index.php?r=passport%2Fview&id=6690 Reference sources: https://italianwinecentral.com/denomination/lambrusco-di-sorbara-doc/ Last verified 2026-10-27

Food Pairings

Prosciutto di Modena and cured meatsTortellini in brodo and fresh egg pastaParmigiano-ReggianoGrilled white fish and seafood antipastiPizza and focacciaFresh strawberries and light fruit desserts (in sweeter styles)

How to Say It

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Sorbarasor-BAH-rah

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Emilia-Romagnaeh-MEEL-yah ro-MAHN-yah

Exam Study NotesWSET / CMS

Lambrusco di Sorbara DOC (Emilia-Romagna) established as a DOC in 1970
Blend: minimum 60% Lambrusco di Sorbara, up to 40% Lambrusco Salamino, up to 15% other Lambrusco subvarieties
Minimum ABV: 10.5% frizzante, 11.0% spumante
Spumante may be made at any sweetness level, from brut nature to dolce

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