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Earlier this year, the editors of Esquire Italia reached out to Lini 910 for a quote on the Lambrusco renaissance that’s happening in Italy right now.

Here’s what Alicia told them:

We are the wine of the future because young consumers are looking for approachable wines. They are looking for sparkling wines but they also want low alcohol wines. It sounds like Lambrusco to a tee!

As the editors say, “everybody’s drinking it.” Isn’t it incredible how Lambrusco is finding its moment (once again)?

Click here to read the entire article.

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Thank you, Eric Guido, for tasting our 2007 Lambrusco Classico Metodo Classico, which is double-fermented in bottle (not tank)! We agree! Thank you!

The 2007 Rosso Metodo Classico entices with a dark, complex bouquet of crushed black cherries, underbrush, rose petals and spice. Its silken, creamy feel is offset by zesty acidity, as ripe wild berries and fruits mix with tart citrus. The 2007 finishes with amazing length and depth, leaving a fresh sensation as violet inner florals and worn leather fade slowly. This is really quite special and mature. I can’t help but think of the 2007 as a Barolo-lovers’ Lambrusco.

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We spend so much time these days talking about how Lambrusco is such a great pairing for international gastronomy, like the cuisines of Mexico or China. One of the world’s most famous Italian wine experts loves to talk about how Lambrusco is the perfect wine for Texas BBQ (hint: he’s from Austin!).

We turned to our friend, the now retired Italian food and wine expert Jeremy Parzen, for his thoughts:

I love pairing Lini 910 with nearly anything I’m cooking for dinner. I especially love the Metodo Classico with steak. But I always come back to Lambrusco’s natural habitat: Emilia. That’s a photo I took at dinner with Alicia in her hometown some years ago. Prosciutto, mortadella, culatello, and salame, the sanctified quadrivium of Lambrusco pairing.

Thank you Jeremy for sharing this wonderful photo! We hoped you enjoyed the meal.

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We were thrilled to discover that Lini910 was included in a round-up of best-value picks by Washington Post wine columnist Emily Saladino!

Here’s what she had to say about the Lini910 Lambrusco Rosso Labrusca:

Underripe blackberry and blueberry flavors give this dry Lambrusco an orchard’s worth of tartness. It’s best with food; I would pair it with pork bao, creamy pastas, or cookout classics such as cheeseburgers and elotes.

We love that she recommended pairing with elotes! Thank you, Emily!

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We asked retired wine writer Jeremy Parzen why he thinks Lambrusco is the best wine pairing for Texas BBQ. Jeremy grew up in California. But he’s lived in Texas for nearly 20 years now. We love to hear him tell this story! Thank you, Jeremy! We can’t wait to get back to Texas!

I was once invited to speak at a private gathering with three of Houston’s leading “pit masters” (otherwise known as “smokers,” pit masters smoke meat; the name comes from the fact that in another era, the meat was smoked over a pit of smoking embers).

Our task was to determine what Italian wines go best with Texas BBQ (please keep in mind that the term barbecue has a particular meaning in Texas: it denotes “dry-rub” smoked meats, mostly beef, that have been seasoned solely with dry spices, mostly salt and pepper).

As someone who has been working in Italian wine for more than 20 years, I have no doubt that Lambrusco is the ideal wine pairing for Texas BBQ, even better imho than beer.

When it was my turn to speak, here’s the analogy I drew.

One of the most iconic dishes in Emilian cuisine is boiled meats. A number of different cuts of meat, including beef round and tongue and chicken, are slow-cooked together in simmering water and then are sliced and served accompanied by mostarda, spicy pickled fruits.

It is served exclusively, solely, and canonically with Lambrusco.

You have all of the elements of Texas BBQ — minus the smoke.

Protein? Check.

Fat? Check.

Tender, melt-in-your-mouth texture? Check.

Heat (in the form of mostarda, akin to the spicy vinegar-based sauces served with Texas BBQ)? Check.

The parallels are all there (again, minus the smoke and smokiness).

And so I rest my case: Lambrusco is the ULTIMATE pairing for Texas BBQ!

Don’t believe me? Come visit me in Texas and the ‘cue and the Lambrusco is on me!

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We were thrilled to see that one of our all-time favorite wine writers, Lettie Teague, a journalist who helped to reshape food and wine writing in the U.S., has found a new home for her column at the New York Sun.

Here’s what Lettie had to say in her January 2024 column for the journal where she tasted a wide range of Lambrusco available in the U.S.

One of my favorites, the Lini 910 Labrusca Rosso ($15), made primarily from Lambrusco Salamino, was accordingly light bodied and lithe. The Lini 910 is named for the year that the Lini family began producing Lambrusco (1910) and is the family’s largest-production wine. Winemaker Fabio Lini particularly prizes the Salamino and Sorbara grapes—the former for its elegance, said his daughter, Alicia Lini.

We can’t share the article in its entirety because it’s behind a paywall. WSJ subscribers can read it here.

Congrats on the move, Lettie! We can’t wait to read more!

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Earlier this year, Alicia received a visit from the amazing Dr. Matthew Horkey, with whom she had previously tasted at the Vinitaly International symposium in Chicago. Click here for a video of their conversation and tasting in Chicago.

I first met @alicialini in Chicago last year, her winery @lini910 makes high-quality, dry Lambruscos. I had a great deal of success with them when I used to work retail.

🥂 The Metodo Classicos offer insane value for money especially the rosé. The 07’ Rosso Lambrusco Metodo Classico is a one of a kind, aged red sparkling wine that was just divine with the Parmignano Reggiano.

🍇 Of the classic Lambruscos, I prefer the rosé which has a great string of acidity and is perfect for hot summer days around the barbecue – especially considering it comes in under US$20.

🛢️ Lini also produces Reggio Emilia DOP Basalmico that needs to age for at least 12 years in the barrel. I could drink it like liquid candy!

From Dr. Horkey’s Amazon author page: Dr. Matthew Horkey is the co-founder of Exotic Wine Travel, co-author of Uncorking the Caucasus: Wines of Turkey, Armenia, and Georgia and Sipping Santa Barbara: Recommended Wines and Producers. He is also the author of Travel Learn Earn: Let the World Be Your Guide to Freedom. He is currently traveling the world full-time, shedding light on the world’s exotic and unique wine regions. His work can be found on Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, and Instagram under Exotic Wine Travel. He has also authored articles for several trade magazines and peer-reviewed publications. An experienced public speaker, he’s been a guest speaker at the American University of Rome, Life University, and various companies including Microsoft, TripAdvisor, Norton Rose, and JP Morgan. He holds an advanced certification from the Wine & Spirits Education Trust (WSET).

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Here’s what Leslie Sbrocco, one of the nation’s most beloved celebrity sommeliers, had to say about Lini Lambrusco on her public media show “Check, Please! Bay Area”:

Lini 910 Lambrusco is simply one of the best deals on the wine market today. It’s a versatile sparkling to discover and buy by the case for year-round sipping. The Lini family has been producing artisanal Lambrusco in the Italian region of Emilia since 1910. Currently run by the fourth generation of the family, it’s a female-led producer to know. The wine carries the name “Labrusca,” which refers to the ancient Roman name for indigenous grapes used to make the sunny sparkling red (Rosso) known today as Lambrusco. This ruby-hued, gently fizzy bottling overflows with red berry freshness followed by a crisp, dry finish. It’s an ideal pairing for everything from aged cheeses to spicy Thai curries and smoky barbecue.

Click here to watch the show on YouTube. Thank you, Leslie! We are such big fans!

From the “Check, Please!” website: Award-­winning author, speaker, consultant and television host Leslie Sbrocco is known for her entertaining approach to wine and food. Voted one of the Top 100 most influential people in the American wine business, Sbrocco engages audiences both on screen and on stage with her humor and affability. As host of Check, Please! Bay Area, Sbrocco has won a coveted James Beard award, three Taste Awards and multiple Emmy awards. She is a regular guest on NBC’s Today Show and appears frequently on national television outlets. Her work has appeared in O, the Oprah magazine, Coastal Living, Woman’s Day, Health, Good Housekeeping, and Glamour, among others.