The winery
Cantina di Soliera
A cooperative winery in the province of Modena, specializing in Lambrusco production (particularly Sorbara, Salamino and Grasparossa), noted for bottle refermentation techniques and a terroir-focused production.
- Emilia-Romagna · Italia
- Since 1982
- 1 product
The story
The Cantina di Soliera is part of an interprovincial group led by the Cantina di Limidi. According to the official website, the Limidi facility dates back to 1923, and the Soliera entity was incorporated into the group in 1982. Today the cooperative brings together hundreds of members and preserves historical materials documenting the evolution of the various local entities up to their unification.
Production philosophy
Showcasing the region’s characteristic Lambrusco through the selection of local cru, careful attention to traditional winemaking practices, and respect for the character of the Sorbara grape variety, regarded as a distinctive element of the territory.
Terroir and vineyards
The vineyards lie on the plain north of Modena, between the Panaro and Secchia rivers, enjoying a sunny microclimate and sandy, clay-rich soils that, according to the winery, contribute to the elegance and structure of the Lambrusco produced. The winery selects grapes from several crus in the area to express the local character.
Characteristics
- Grape varieties
- Lambrusco di Sorbara
- Lambrusco Salamino di Santa Croce
- Lambrusco Grasparossa di Castelvetro
What makes it distinctive
- Specializing in Lambrusco di Sorbara, Salamino and Grasparossa
- Cooperative with hundreds of members
- Production of bottle‑fermented wines and the Traditional Method for some labels.
- A small, ungrafted, approximately 4-hectare Sorbara plot is used for selected wines.
- Local top producer by volume of Lambrusco di Sorbara
