The winery
Silvia Zucchi (Linea In Purezza) - Azienda Agricola Zucchi
The personal range of winemaker Silvia Zucchi (Azienda Agricola Zucchi, San Prospero - Modena), specializing in Lambrusco di Sorbara vinified as a single variety, featuring sparkling and refermented wines.
- Emilia-Romagna · Italia
- Since 1950
- 5 products
The story
The Zucchi family has been active in the Sorbara area for generations; the winery was established by the grandparents’ generation, and the estate has long been associated with the production of Lambrusco. Silvia, who holds a diploma in Oenology from Conegliano, worked with the family and, after her tenth harvest, launched her eponymous range dedicated to Lambrusco di Sorbara, produced exclusively from that grape.
Production philosophy
Focusing on quality and the territorial identity of Sorbara: 100% Lambrusco di Sorbara wines, clonal selection of the vineyards, small-scale production and attention to traditional and modern techniques.
Terroir and vineyards
Municipality of San Prospero, in the DOC Lambrusco di Sorbara area, on the Modena plain with soils described as generally sandy; the project showcases the Sorbara area.
Awards and recognition
Among the recognitions received by the winery: Tre Bicchieri for the Lambrusco di Sorbara Rosé 2021-22, mentions and awards from Slow Wine, 90 points from JamesSuckling for the Metodo Classico, prizes in international competitions such as the Decanter World Wine Awards, and recognition at the Merano WineFestival.
Characteristics
- Grape varieties
- Lambrusco di Sorbara
- Hectares
- 10.0
What makes it distinctive
- The "In Purezza" line comprises bottles made from 100% Lambrusco di Sorbara.
- Clonal selection project to enhance Sorbara's identity.
- Silvia Zucchi, an oenologist trained in Conegliano, leads her own range after years working in the family winery.
- Situated adjacent to the vineyards of Sorbara in the province of Modena.