winery

Lini 910

Emilia-Romagna, Italy

Philosophy

The house pursues extended fermentation and lees-aging over industry expedience, distinguishing itself through meticulous cellar work and dual mastery of both Charmat and Metodo Classico methods. Long second fermentations yield wines of uncommon complexity—dry, mineral, and refined—that resist the sweetness conventionally associated with Lambrusco.

Reputation

Lini 910 was founded in 1910 by Oreste Lini in Correggio, the heart of Lambrusco country, where the winery remains rooted in the Po Valley's terroir of sandy soils and maritime influence. Four generations of the Lini family have stewarded a philosophy of dry, traditional-style Lambrusco at odds with market trends, earning recognition as the first Lambrusco producer nominated to Wine Spectator's Opera Wine list of greatest Italian producers.

AllocationSparse data on exact vineyard hectares and annual production volumes. Founding year cited as both 1910 and 1920 in one source (Winebow Wine Spectator quote); 1910 is the canonical year used on labels and official website. Current proprietor structure reflects fourth-generation family operation with Fabio Lini as head winemaker; Alicia Lini (his daughter, per some sources) serves as international ambassador. ISO 9001:2000 and Equalitas (2021) certifications confirmed. Farming practice listed as 'sustainable' per multiple sources and Equalitas certification; no organic or biodynamic certification found. Winebow confirmed as primary US importer; Empson & Co. handles UK distribution. No data found on Japan importer or other markets. Producer website available in Italian, English, and French.

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