Best red sparkling wines from Italy

Discover an exceptional selection of Italian red sparkling wines, perfect for any celebration or everyday enjoyment. This guide explores the diverse styles, from the most vibrant Lambruscos to other lesser-known gems from regions like Northern Italy. Immerse yourself in the world of red bubbles, with options ranging from dry and tannic to sweet and fruity. Find your next favorite bottle and explore Italy's rich winemaking heritage.

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    2016 Marenco Pineto, Brachetto d'Acqui DOCG

    194 Global Votes
    • Rated 87/100 by critics

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    This sweet red sparkling wine from the Piedmont region offers a vibrant sensory experience with its intense aromas of strawberry, cherry, and musky rose, complemented by hints of wild raspberries and violets. Its balance of sweetness, acidity, and fine bubbles makes it a delightful and refreshing choice, ideal for pairing with desserts or enjoying on its own.

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    Lini Lambrusco Rosso

    135 Global Votes
    • Ends dry, crisp and long

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    This red sparkling wine from Emilia-Romagna offers a dry, crisp profile with vibrant red berry flavors and an unexpected complexity. Its artisanal production method and balance of fruit, tannins, and a fine sparkle make it exceptionally enjoyable and versatile for food pairing.

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    Banfi Vigne Regali 'Rosa Regale' Spumante

    61 Global Votes
    • Delicate bouquet of rose petals

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    This Italian red sparkling wine stands out for its sweet and fruity profile, featuring notes of raspberry, strawberry, and rose petals, making it exceptionally appealing. Its production from the Brachetto grape in the Piedmont region gives it a distinctive quality and character, ideal for celebrations or as a dessert accompaniment.

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    Botticello Dolce Rosso Lambrusco

    11 Global Votes
    • Soft, fruit-driven red

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    This Lambrusco stands out for its juicy and fruity flavor profile, offering a balanced sweetness and pleasant acidity that makes it refreshing. Its light effervescence and notes of red fruits and flowers make it a delightful and versatile choice for various occasions, especially in warmer weather.

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    2020 Cantina Alice Bel Colle Brachetto d'Acqui DOCG

    1 Global Votes
    • Magic wine/food match with fresh strawberry

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    This Italian red sparkling wine stands out for its aromatic profile of strawberry and rose, coupled with a delicately sweet taste and notable freshness. Its light, easy-drinking character, with a pleasant spritz, makes it a distinctive choice among red sparkling wines. It is a classic example of the Brachetto grape, offering a vibrant and accessible sensory experience.

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    Chiarli Castelvetro Lambrusco

    1 Global Votes
    • Sweet, smooth and light

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    This Lambrusco is a vibrant, full-bodied red sparkling wine from the heart of Emilia-Romagna, Italy. It offers aromas of exotic spices, dried violets, and sweet plum, with a juicy and fresh palate driven by fruity notes and persistent bubbles.

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    'Concerto' Lambrusco, Medici Ermete (Emilia-Romagna, Italy)

    0 Global Votes
    • Dry yet fruity and harmonious flavor

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    This Lambrusco stands out for its dry and vibrant character, offering an exceptional balance between acidity and tannins, making it refreshing and harmonious. Its aromatic profile of fresh red fruits and creamy effervescence make it a remarkable expression among Italian red sparkling wines.

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    Cantina Settecani 7Bio Lambrusco Grasparossa di Castelvetro 2023

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    • Delightful taste

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    This Lambrusco Grasparossa di Castelvetro 7Bio 2023 has been awarded the prestigious Tre Bicchieri, establishing it as a top Italian wine. Its profile is characterized by an intense ruby color, a fruity and enveloping flavor, and floral notes of rose and lavender, complemented by hints of blackberry and dark plum.

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    Medici Ermete 2022 Phermento Lambrusco Rifermentato in Bottiglia Lambrusco di Sorbara

    0 Global Votes
    • Deep pink color

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    This Lambrusco stands out for its ancestral production method, which gives it natural effervescence and a unique flavor profile with notes of raspberry and herbs. Its quality has been recognized with 94 points by Wine Enthusiast, which also included it in their Top 100 of 2024.

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    Acquesi Brachetto d'Acqui

    0 Global Votes
    • Vegan friendly

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    This sparkling red wine from Piedmont, Italy, stands out for its sweet and aromatic profile, crafted from Brachetto grapes. It offers a fresh, soft, and balanced experience, with notes of red fruits and a long finish, making it an ideal choice for desserts and celebrations.

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    Contero Brachetto d'Acqui DOCG

    0 Global Votes
    • Delicate ruby red color

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    This sweet red sparkling wine from Piemonte offers a delightful experience with its fresh bubbles and notes of strawberries, marzipan, and morello cherry. Its aromatic profile of roses and raspberries, coupled with a slightly sweet palate and a bittersweet finish, makes it an interesting choice to conclude a dinner.

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    Cantina Di Carpi E Sorbara Emma

    0 Global Votes
    • Really nice for a Lambrusco

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    This Lambrusco di Sorbara stands out for its vibrant flavor profile, offering plenty of strawberry and cherry character with lemon undertones, alongside light bubbles and a flavorful finish. Its amabile, slightly off-dry style makes it an approachable and refreshing choice for those seeking a quality Italian red sparkling wine.