Lambrusco is a sparkling red from north-central Italy that can show up on blind tasting wine exams. It can be fully sparkling (spumante) like most sparkling Shiraz or semi-sparkling (frizzante). The bubbles come courtesy of the Charmat tank method (though there are some boutique producers doing traditional method) and can range in sweetness from dry secco, off-dry amabile and sweet dolce styles.

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