01 / GEOGRAPHY
Topography and Growing Environment
In the western part, Emilia and in the eastern part, Romagna, feature vineyards spread across the Po Plain and at the foot of the Apennines. The locations differ between sparkling wines from the plains and those from the hills. Divide the state into east and west, and further into plains and hills to visualize the relationships between regions.
LOCATION & LANDSCAPE
The location of Emilia-Romagna and differences within the region
Emilia-Romagna · Northeastern
See the 20 regions on a map →West: Emilia
Lambrusco varieties: Check both variety and sweetness/dryness individually.
East: Romagna
Sangiovese and Albana.
The circles on the map mark representative locations within a state. They do not indicate state boundaries, appellation zones, or planted area. Section topics compare the regions discussed in the main text.Main text source / Topography:Natural Earth
02 / HISTORY
Historical and regional background
The wines of this region are also connected to local dining traditions. While Lambrusco gained a reputation for sweetness in export markets, that impression alone cannot explain all the region's wines. Both appellations and the varieties and styles of each producer differ.
03 / GRAPES & APPELLATIONS
Main varieties and appellations
Principal varieties
- Lambrusco varieties
- Sangiovese
- Albana
- Pignoletto
Representative appellations and regional names
- Lambrusco di Sorbara DOC
- Lambrusco Grasparossa di Castelvetro DOC
- Romagna DOC
- Romagna Albana DOCG
Representative items are listed. This is not a complete list of all grape varieties and appellations in the region. For detailed appellation types and current regulations, consult official sources.
04 / A CLOSER LOOK
Varieties and Appellation Comparison
There are multiple types of Lambrusco, including Sorbara and Grasparossa, so they cannot be grouped under a single grape variety. In Romagna, Sangiovese and Albana are the main points of comparison. Comparing Tuscany and Sangiovese allows a cross-regional look at the same variety.
If it is labeled as Lambrusco, can you say all wines use the same varieties and have the same sweetness or dryness?
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These are the sources used for the regional explanation and the EU register of geographical indications. For detailed production requirements, refer to the official documents for each appellation in the register.
- Emilia-Romagna Regional Tourism Bureau ↗
- European Commission | Official register of geographical indications ↗