Description
The Modena PDO or di Modena PDO is reserved for the following types of wine: Semi-Sparkling White, Semi-Sparkling Red, Semi-Sparkling Rosé, White Spumante, Red Spumante, Rosé Spumante, Semi-Sparkling Red Lambrusco, Semi-Sparkling Rosé Lambrusco, Red Lambrusco Spumante, Rosé Lambrusco Spumante, Semi-Sparkling Red Novello, Semi-Sparkling Lambrusco Novello. The Designation also incorporates numerous grape variety specifications.
Production Area
The production area of Modena PDO or di Modena PDO is within the territory of numerous municipalities in the Province of Modena, in the Emilia-Romagna region.
Description of product typologies
Modena PDO or di Modena PDO Bianco Frizzante is generally light yellow with compact, persistent foam; the nose is reminiscent of the white petals of wild flowers, offering slightly aromatic notes which lead to vanilla; it is sapid, pleasantly persistent and fresh on the palate. Modena PDO or di Modena PDO Rosso Frizzante ranges from ruby red to garnet red, varying in intensity, and has lively, effervescent foam; the nose displays fragrances of cherry blossom and wild strawberry; it is fresh and dry on the palate, with intense and harmonious aromas of just-ripe fruit. Modena PDO or di Modena PDO Rosato Frizzante is pink and has lively, effervescent foam; the nose displays spring fragrances which blend smoothly with a fragrant hint of red apple; fruity sensations blend on the palate with the harmony and freshness of the body. Modena PDO or di Modena PDO Spumante Bianco is straw-yellow, varying in intensity, and has delicate, persistent foam; the nose is delicate and fragrant, with wafts of fruity notes and vanillary aromas; it is dry and sweet on the palate, with hints of yeast and fresh bread crust. Modena PDO or di Modena PDO Spumante Rosso is ruby red or garnet red, varying in intensity, and has light, long-lasting foam; the nose offers a rich range of fruity sensations, with sweet aromas of strawberry and cherry; it is fragrant on the palate and can be bone-dry or dry, medium-sweet or semi-dry, semi-sweet, or sweet and fresh with a delicate hint of yeast. Modena PDO or di Modena PDO Spumante Rosé is pink, varying in intensity, with a dense, fine perlage; the fragrance of the floral and fruity notes stands out on nose, offering hints of wild pansy and redcurrants; the flavour is bone-dry or dry, medium-sweet or semi-dry, semi-sweet, sweet, fresh and harmonious, with hints of rising bread. Modena PDO or di Modena PDO Lambrusco Rosso Frizzante is intense red or various shades of garnet red, and has lively, effervescent foam; the nose is delicate, dynamic and embracing, with hints of raspberry and evident notes of flowering roses and pansies; it is dry, sapid, harmonious and embracing on the palate thanks to the rich flavour given to the light aromas of red fruit. Modena PDO or di Modena PDO Lambrusco Rosato Frizzante is pink, varying in intensity, and has lively, effervescent foam; it is pleasant and delicate on the nose, with strong notes of small red fruit and spring flowers; the sensations of the nose return on the palate, blending perfectly with the freshness and sapidity of the body. Modena PDO or di Modena PDO Lambrusco Rosso Spumante is ruby red or garnet red, varying in intensity, and has a fine and lively perlage; the nose is delicate and ample with increasing hints of red fruit and yeast; it is fruity and harmonious on the palate, with notes of strawberry and juicy cherry, and the flavour can also be bone-dry or dry, medium-sweet or semi-dry, or semi-sweet. Modena PDO or di Modena PDO Lambrusco Rosato Spumante is pink and has fine, persistent foam; the nose offers a fragrance of floral and fruity notes together with mineral-rich freshness; the flavour is bone-dry or dry, medium-sweet or semi-dry, semi-sweet, sweet and fresh with a delicate hint of yeast. Modena PDO or di Modena PDO Rosso Novello Frizzante is ruby red or garnet red, varying in intensity, and has a lively, effervescent perlage; the nose is vinous, with hints of rose, petunia and cyclamen blending smoothly with fruity aromas; the fruity sensations increase on the palate, offering a fresh, sapid, intense and harmonious flavour. Modena PDO or di Modena PDO Lambrusco Novello Frizzante ranges from ruby red to garnet red, varying in intensity, and has lively, effervescent foam; the nose is vinous and intense with fruity notes of berries; it is sapid, sharp and harmonious on the palate, with a persistent flavour bursting with hints of raspberry and strawberry. Modena PDO or di Modena PDO Spumante and Frizzante wines must be obtained through natural fermentation/secondary fermentation in the bottle or through natural fermentation/secondary fermentation in autoclaves.
Grape variety specifications
The Modena PDO or di Modena PDO may display the following grape variety specifications. From red grape varieties: min. 85% Lambrusco (Lambrusco Grasparossa, Lambrusco Salamino, Lambrusco di Sorbara, Lambrusco Marani, Lambrusco Maestri, Lambrusco Montericco, Lambrusco Oliva, Lambrusco a Foglia Frastagliata), individually or combined; the addition of grapes from the Ancellotta, Malbo Gentile and Fortana grape varieties is permitted, individually or combined, max. 15%. The characteristics of the colour, fragrances and flavour of each specification are those typical of the grape variety and terroir of origin.
Additional specifications
Modena PDO or di Modena PDO rosé wines must display the specification “Rosato” on the label. Spumante Rosato wines may display the specification “Rosé” as an alternative.
