Cleto Chiarli Vigneto Cialdini Lambrusco Secco 2022 is a dry, gently sparkling red from the hills of Castelvetro in Emilia-Romagna. It brings together dark fruit, a lively fizz and the savoury freshness that makes Lambrusco Grasparossa such a natural companion to food. Pour it when the table has pasta, cured meats or a hearty shared meal. 🍷🍒
The colour is deep ruby with purple tones. Aromas of black plum, blackberry and cherry meet subtle floral and spicy notes. A mouthful feels generous, with ripe dark fruit, a measured tannic grip and a refreshing finish. The bottle is labelled Vino Frizzante Secco: it is dry and lightly sparkling. It has more colour and structure than the paler Sorbara style, but its bubbles keep it energetic and easy to drink.
Cleto Chiarli Vigneto Cialdini Lambrusco Secco 2022 comes from the historic Vigneto Enrico Cialdini, a single vineyard on the family's Castelvetro estate. The producer describes an approach designed to retain the character of Grasparossa and the freshness of its fruit. The rear label recommends serving at cellar temperature, approximately 14–16°C. This is a useful choice if you want fruit and texture to show clearly rather than serving the wine ice cold. 🌡️
Match it with tortellini or tagliatelle with ragù, mortadella, salumi, roasted meat and other Emilia-inspired dishes. Its dry character balances rich food, while the black-fruit flavours make the glass satisfying on its own. Cleto Chiarli Vigneto Cialdini Lambrusco Secco 2022 is an expressive Italian red frizzante for a dinner with friends or a relaxed aperitivo before the meal. 🥂
Key Details
- 🍷 Style: dry red frizzante (Vino Frizzante Secco)
- 🏷️ Producer: Cleto Chiarli
- 📍 Appellation: Lambrusco Grasparossa di Castelvetro DOC
- 🌍 Origin: Castelvetro, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
- 📅 Vintage: 2022
- 🍇 Grape: Lambrusco Grasparossa
- 🎨 Colour: deep ruby with purple tones
- 👃 Aroma: black plum, blackberry, cherry and floral spice
- 👅 Taste: dry, generous dark fruit and balanced tannins
- ✨ Finish: fresh, savoury and gently earthy
- 🫧 Bubbles: lightly sparkling
- 🍝 Best with: pasta, ragù, cured meats and roasted meats
- 🌡️ Serving: 14–16°C, as stated on the bottle
- 🍾 Closure: cork with retaining clip
- 📦 Volume: 750 ml
- 💪 Alcohol: 11% ABV
- ℹ️ Contains sulphites
- 🏅 2022 vintage: 94 points and Best Buy, Wine Enthusiast
