Producer | Cleto Chiarli |
Country | Italy |
Region | Emilia-Romagna |
Varietal | Blend |
Sku | 1100037 |
Size | 750ml |
Tasting Notes: A hundred years after its founding in 1860 the Chiarli family debuted a new wine, appropriately named "Centenario." It used the Charmat method of effervescent winemaking that Chiarli had introduced to Lambrusco production area a few years earlier. Centenario—a new wine for a new age—showcased the slightly sweeter side of Lambrusco. The wine is amabile, literally "lovable," a designation for wines that are sweet but not so sweet they can only be served with dessert. It's produced with Lambrusco Grasparossa, a grape variety with deep color and high natural acidity that can counter the sugar content. The result is a well-balanced, intense red, soft, lightly effervescent wine that is indeed lovable.
Estate History: Founded in 1860, Cleto Chiarli winery was the very first wine-producing company in the Emilia-Romagna region. For more than 150 years, the family has been producing a full-range of elegant wines, including their ever-popular Lambrusco typical of Emilia-Romagna.