Drinking the 2004 Cantine Ceci Lambrusco
A few months back, one of my best friends (and my best man, in fact) gave my wife and I a bottle of 2004 Cantine Ceci Lambrusco. I didn’t notice it at the time, but this wine is biodynamic. I guess I should have reviewed it for WBW #29, but that Lachini was worth it.
Anyway, the 2004 Cantine Ceci Lambrusco is also called “La Luna,” presumably because of the biodynamic farming practices that get the grapes from vine to wine. Don’t believe me? Check out the information presented here about this wine. More producer details, this time in English, are available from the importer’s Web site.
I love the idea of a whole bunch of Italian people harvesting black grapes by the light of a crescent moon as the smell of a hearty Emilian meal drifts by on a light breeze and Francis Ford Coppola sits next to Marlon Brando and Al Pacino on a tiled patio. Hmm…I need to quit thinking about those guys so often. Perhaps it’s my love of The Godfather.
On a serious note, “La Luna” is definitely worth seeking out. Here are my thoughts on this wine:
- Aroma: Straw, grape jelly, buttered bread.
- Flavor: Slightly sparkling, a little sweet and a little tart. A nice sweet/sour combination with a smooth mid-palate and an off-dry finish.
- General impression: A delectable Lambrusco, particularly nice with pasta mixed with Feta and olive oil.
This wine is worth a bit of a search, although I have seen it for sale at least twice in the Seattle area. It makes a great gift because it’s something a little different, although we’ll find out soon enough if I can store it in the fridge for very long. The WineKeeper “Keeper” doesn’t work with carbonated wines, and my champagne stopper didn’t fit this bottle. Luckily, I drank most of this wine last night with and after dinner (at 11% alcohol, that’s not too tough). I definitely recommend this wine if you need to do any copyediting. It makes that process go much faster….