Ok, I'm done.
In all seriousness, I'm finding Lambrusco to be a great wine when I'm feeling indecisive about what I'm in the mood to drink. It's multiple juxtapositions in a glass: Chilled like a white but red; frizzante but not overtly bubbly; sweetly juicy but not dessert-like. It satisfies multiple cravings at once, like chocolate-covered pretzels.
Let's take a recent Saturday, for example. My friend was visiting from Boston and after we did a few obligatory errands in the freezing cold, we decided the best course of action was to grab a glass of wine. (Apparently, everyone else in NYC had the same idea; it took visits to 3 different wine bars to find one that could accommodate us.)
Safely ensconced in the warmth of Gottino, our attention turned to the wine list. The thought of white wine left me feeling even chillier than I already was, but a warm red felt a bit heavy for early afternoon. Bubbles had a brunch-like appeal, but traditional white sparklers weren't calling too me.
The Opera Lambrusco di Modena 2011 had a bit of cotton candy, plum and raspberry on the nose. On the palate, the same flavors appeared along with some bing cherry and red licorice. What really made this wine notable were the frothy, foamy bubbles that rose up like meringue in the glass.
My interest in Lambrusco continues to grow and I foresee myself gravitating to them when they appear on wine lists. When will this fascination end, you ask? It ain't over till the fat lady sings (sorry, couldn't resist one more).
Keep tasting.....
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