The winery
Manicardi
Wine estate in Castelvetro di Modena specializing in frizzante wines made from Lambrusco Grasparossa and Pignoletto, and also producing Balsamic Vinegar of Modena.
- Emilia-Romagna · Italia
- Since 1980
- 2 products
The story
The estate was founded in the early 1980s as an initiative by Enzo Manicardi on the hills of Castelvetro: a path that combined traditional farming knowledge and more modern winemaking approaches. Over time management passed to the next generation, maintaining a focus on quality and a strong connection to the land. According to company sources, the project began in the early 1980s and involved the selection of south-facing vineyards on medium clay-loam soils.
Production philosophy
Combine respect for the environment with cellar technologies to preserve varietal characteristics; showcase native grape varieties and produce wines that express the hilly area of Castelvetro, alongside producing the area's typical balsamic vinegars.
Terroir and vineyards
Located in Castelvetro di Modena, the estate cultivates south-facing hillside vineyards on medium-textured clay soils and benefits from favorable climatic conditions, ideal for Lambrusco Grasparossa and Pignoletto. Various sources report vineyard areas between 20 and 25 hectares.
Characteristics
- Grape varieties
- Lambrusco Grasparossa di Castelvetro
- Pignoletto
What makes it distinctive
- Specializing in Lambrusco Grasparossa di Castelvetro.
- Production of Aceto Balsamico di Modena
- Vineyards on the hills of Castelvetro with a strong connection to the land.
- Production geared toward sparkling wines that preserve their aromatic characteristics.
