Podere Magia Lambrusco 2020

Podere Magia's Lambrusco is 100% Lambrusco Maestri grown on alluvial soils with silica in the flat land between the villages of Bibbiano and San Polo d'Enza, in the province of Reggio Emilia. Farming is strictly biodynamic, with no synthetic inputs at any stage. The wine is classified IGT Emilia (Lambrusco dell'Emilia IGT).

This is a Metodo Ancestrale wine, meaning the wine is bottled before primary fermentation is complete, allowing the second fermentation to finish in the bottle without disgorgement. At Podere Magia, the second fermentation is triggered by adding frozen must to the wine; bottling takes place around February or March in accordance with biodynamic lunar calendar principles. No fining, no filtration, and zero sulfur dioxide at any stage of production.

In the glass, it pours a deep ruby-violet with fine, persistent bubbles. The nose leads with dark berry fruit, wild strawberry, aromatic herbs, and forest floor. On the palate, it has a good structure for a Lambrusco, with lively acidity, a slight tannic grip on the finish, and a balsamic, spiced undercurrent. Serve well-chilled.

Podere Magia produces three labels in total: this Lambrusco, a Trebbiano-based white, and a Spergola. Annual production is small, around 15,000 bottles across the range.