Name: Biancospino, meaning hawthorn in Italian, derives from the aromas that come from the must in the cellar, which is very reminiscent of the hawthorn flower.
Denomination: Lambrusco Bianco Emilia IGP
Soils and Elevation: Sandy solis at 90-100 meters in hills surrounding Carpi, Italy.
Farming: Organic conversion, mechanical weeding, organic fertilizers of animal origin.
Harvest: Mid-late September for Lambrusco di Sorbara, end of August for Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc. Manual harvest, whole cluster.
Grape Varieties and Vine Age: 85% Lambrusco di Sorbara (vinified white), 10% Sauvignon Blanc, 5% Chardonnay, 10-20 year old vines.