Tenuta Pederzana Lambrusco Grasparossa Castelvetro Spiriti Folletti Secco NV

Tenuta Pederzana sits on 14 hectares of rolling vineyards, quiet woodlands, and a reflective lake – a landscape so serene it could inspire a fairy tale. The estate’s Spiriti Folletti (which charmingly translates to “sprites” or “fairies”) captures that same sense of whimsy in the glass with its lively, spirited, almost-magical character.

The estate’s modern story begins with Francesco Gibellini, who in 1996 transformed his family’s land into a winery – but the roots run deeper. In the 1950s, Francesco’s uncle and aunt, Franco and Margherito Simonini, partnered with the University of Bologna to identify the best clone of Grasparossa. They found one supremely exceptional in quality – but so low-yielding that no one else would plant it. Today, that unique clone survives only in Francesco’s vineyards, producing Lambruscos that stand at the top of Italy’s finest.

Every bottle begins with hand-picked grapes, macerated on their skins for two days to capture that vivid ruby hue before primary fermentation and aging for four months in stainless steel. A second fermentation with cold soaking allows for natural clarification, producing a pure, fresh, clean wine with ample notes of strawberry, red cherry, and a touch of sage and chalk dust. It’s full-bodied and energetic, savory and deliciously tactile, with a happily humming fizz that feels almost mischievous. This is a Lambrusco made for sharing and savoring – and at only $19 a bottle, it’s pure Italian conviviality in a glass.