COUNTRY - Italy
REGION - Emilia-Romagna
APPELLATION - Lambrusco di Sorbara
VARIETALS -Lambrusco di Sorbara
VINEYARD - Sourced from their oldest vines in the cru of Cristo di Sorbara. Sorbara is the most suitable area for the production of this vine as it is the narrowest strip of land between the two rivers Secchia and Panaro that run through the province of Modena.
SOIL - Loose soil rich in organic material.
VITICULTURE - Only the best, most pristine fruit is used for this bottling. Regarding farming practices, the winery says, "I would call it sustainable. In good years they are organic and just using a little copper sulf. in accordance with the organic ruling in Europe. However, for really difficult vintages they may have to fall back on some higher QTYs of copper sulf. ...In the last 10 years they only had 2 vintages that were challenging in this way."
VINIFICATION - Only freerun juice is used for this bottling which is why this wine is so light in color (though all Lambrusco di Sorbara tend to be lightly colored).
AGING - Aged briefly in the bottle before its release.
NOTES - The name Leclisse means the eclipse and the label is of a painting that the owner gave his wife which depicts a lunar eclipse.
95 Points, Wine Enthusiast
Editor’s Choice
Radiant and bone-dry, this lovely, gently sparkling wine has delicate scents of red berry and white spring flower. Savory and vibrant, the elegant palate features crushed strawberry, pomegranate and hints of vanilla framed in an extremely refined perlage. Crisp acidity keeps it lively and focused.
"It’s hard to include the wines of Paltrinieri in a Rosé article, as they deserve their own spotlight because, as far as Lambrusco di Sorbara goes, this is the benchmark. First and foremost, these are DRY, monovarietal and often single-vineyard expressions of Lambrusco di Sorbara, farmed by Alberto Paltrinieri and his family across their seventeen hectares in the heart of the DOC. I wouldn’t compare these to Champagne, as they are their own animal. Salty is a word that comes to mind. These are packed full of nervous tension and acidity, and they are savory to the core and often herbal tinged. For readers looking to explore what’s possible from dry Lambrusco, Paltrinieri should be at the top of your list." Vinous Media
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