Fattoria Moretto, Lambrusco Grasparossa di Castelvetro Monovitigno, Emilia-Romagna, Italy 2015 1.5L

At Fattoria Moretto, the Altariva family fashions organic, fully dry, fizzy, dark red wines from Lambrusco Grasparossa, among the top class of Lambrusco varieties and the only one that grows primarily on the hillsides (as opposed to the flatlands) of Emilia. In this single-vineyard cuvée, the froth, structure, and overall exuberance of their blended bottling are somehow even brighter: tasting it, you feel as though the grapes were just pressed.

Incredibly fresh, with aromas of crushed raspberries, strawberries, and cranberries soaring out of the glass, this may be the happiest wine you’ve ever tasted. Equally well suited to your holiday table and to your patio on a warm evening. Serve chilled.

Moretto is to Lambrusco what Tempier and Terrebrune are to rosé. It brings to mind the best reds of Bandol and Tuscany, with herbs like thyme, and a sort of dusty mineral quality, like you find in some of the top Bordeaux and Tuscan wines.

Certified organic.