Medici Ermete 'La Favorita' Reggiano Lambrusco Rosso Secco NV

There's Lambrusco and there's Lambrusco. One is the low alcohol, sweet and fizzy red, white, or pink version that, shall we say, doesn't have a great reputation. The other, 'proper' Lambrusco, is a sparkling red made from grapes of the same name and is a satisfyingly enjoyable wine with a bit more to it. Medici Eremete's La Favorita, in the latter category, is crisp and bright with an abundance of red fruit aromas and hints of violet. Fresh and vibrant on the palate there are lively raspberry and blackcurrant fruit flavours with light tannins to give it structure and a clean and delicate finish.

Serve it chilled and it's great to pair with Bolognese sauces or Parma Ham and sweet things like chocolate, or raspberry desserts.

Started in the late 1800s with vineyards between Parma and Modena Medici Ermete today has around 75 hectares spread over the best areas in the region and is run by the fourth generation of the Medici family. What lies behind the family's success is the idea of creating a close link between the individual vineyards and the wines produced. This certainly shows in their speciality, their wide range of delicious Lambruscos.