Lambrusco, Paltrinieri 'Solco'

wild strawberry • fizzy • bright
stainless steel

Pale, electric, and unapologetically refreshing, this is Lambrusco at its most charmingly dangerous. Think wild strawberry, sour cherry, and blood-orange zest, carried by a fine, energetic fizz that keeps the palate snapping to attention. Light-bodied but not flimsy, with lip-smacking acidity and a dry, saline finish that makes you want another sip immediately. Vinified entirely in stainless steel with a secondary fermentation to capture that fresh, frothy sparkle, keeping the fruit pure and the texture brisk. No oak, no weight—just precision and lift.

The 2024 vintage leans especially bright and crunchy, emphasizing Sorbara’s naturally lighter color and high-toned red fruit. This is a ‘chill it hard, drink it fast’ year—less brooding, more all-vibes, perfect for aperitivo or anything salty and snacky.

Paltrinieri is one of the reference-point producers for Lambrusco di Sorbara, a family-run estate farming some of the appellation’s best sandy soils. Sorbara is the most delicate, aromatic Lambrusco grape, and Paltrinieri treats it like the serious [but very fun] wine it is.

Lambrusco was one of the most widely exported wines in the world in the 1970s—and then spent decades in the penalty box thanks to sweet, mass-market versions. Modern producers [like Paltrinieri] helped lead the revival, bringing Lambrusco back to its roots as a dry, food-loving, lightly sparkling wine meant for the table, not dessert.