Wine for a Warm Summer Night in Bologna (or Berkeley)
by Tom Wolf
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Wine for a Warm Summer Night in Bologna (or Berkeley)
by Tom Wolf
As a college student, I once spent a warm evening sitting on the cobblestones of Bologna’s Piazza Verdi, in a circle of friends, surrounded by clusters of the city’s electric youth. Most were lost in animated, intense, and jovial conversations. Some had stood up and started to dance to a spontaneous, unpolished brass-and-percussion ensemble. My friends and I talked and observed, nursing our Negronis from the nearby bar.
I didn’t know about Lambrusco back then, and even if I had, I might have only heard about Lambrusco of the Dark Ages, in the late 20th century, when it was probably not too far off from sparkling red Welch’s. If I had known about Emilia-Romagna’s dry, serious, and seriously fun Pignoletto or Lambrusco, though, I would have chosen those to imbibe on a warm, festive, Bolognese night.
If you are skeptical that you could love a fizzy, frothy red wine, consider that you owe it to Emilia-Romagna to give this a try. The region which gave us ragù (Bolognese), mortadella, tortellini, Parmigiano Reggiano, Balsamic vinegar, and legendary cured prosciutto has earned our blind faith at this point—and these wines go supremely well with them all (and everything else). Has Italy’s culinary capital let you down yet? With Fattoria Moretto’s sparklers, it’s not about to start.
Whether you’re in Bologna, Berkeley, or somewhere in between, you’ll be happier on a warm summer afternoon or night with Moretto’s wine in your glass.
Wines In The Collection
Fattoria Moretto Italy | Emilia-Romagna
June Club Gourmand ~ This is a rare treat from Lambrusco country, and pairs perfectly with salty snacks like prosciutto and aged parmesean.
Fattoria Moretto Italy | Emilia-Romagna
Semprebon delivers on its namesake, “always good,” for its gently sweet, red fruit profile and playful sparkle.
Fattoria Moretto Italy | Emilia-Romagna
If you want something that’s delicious but novel for your next holiday party, look no further than this dry, fizzy, brambly red wine.
Fattoria Moretto Italy | Emilia-Romagna
This fully dry, frothy red from Fattoria Moretto might just be Italy’s happiest wine.
Italy | Emilia-Romagna
June Club Gourmand ~ This is a rare treat from Lambrusco country, and pairs perfectly with salty snacks like prosciutto and aged parmesean.
Italy | Emilia-Romagna
Semprebon delivers on its namesake, “always good,” for its gently sweet, red fruit profile and playful sparkle.
Italy | Emilia-Romagna
If you want something that’s delicious but novel for your next holiday party, look no further than this dry, fizzy, brambly red wine.
Italy | Emilia-Romagna
This fully dry, frothy red from Fattoria Moretto might just be Italy’s happiest wine.
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