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Contributo All'Ampelografia Modenese by Malavasi, Lodovico, a rare representative view of the 1879 - wine book.
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  • Contributo All'Ampelografia Modenese by Malavasi, Lodovico, a rare representative view of the 1879 - wine book.
  • Contributo All'Ampelografia Modenese by Malavasi, Lodovico, a rare representative view of the 1879 - wine book.
  • Contributo All'Ampelografia Modenese by Malavasi, Lodovico, a rare example from the work of the 1879 - wine book.
  • Contributo All'Ampelografia Modenese by Malavasi, Lodovico, a rare image from the book of the 1879 - wine book.
  • Contributo All'Ampelografia Modenese by Malavasi, Lodovico, a rare captivating detail of the 1879 - wine book.
  • Contributo All'Ampelografia Modenese by Malavasi, Lodovico, a rare highlight from the volume of the 1879 - wine book.
  • Contributo All'Ampelografia Modenese by Malavasi, Lodovico, a rare photograph of the 1879 - wine book.
  • Contributo All'Ampelografia Modenese by Malavasi, Lodovico, a rare highlight from the volume of the 1879 - wine book.
  • Contributo All'Ampelografia Modenese by Malavasi, Lodovico, a rare representative view of the 1879 - wine book.
  • Contributo All'Ampelografia Modenese by Malavasi, Lodovico, a rare representative view of the 1879 - wine book.
  • Contributo All'Ampelografia Modenese by Malavasi, Lodovico, a rare example from the work of the 1879 - wine book.
  • Contributo All'Ampelografia Modenese by Malavasi, Lodovico, a rare image from the book of the 1879 - wine book.
  • Contributo All'Ampelografia Modenese by Malavasi, Lodovico, a rare captivating detail of the 1879 - wine book.
  • Contributo All'Ampelografia Modenese by Malavasi, Lodovico, a rare highlight from the volume of the 1879 - wine book.
  • Contributo All'Ampelografia Modenese by Malavasi, Lodovico, a rare photograph of the 1879 - wine book.
  • Contributo All'Ampelografia Modenese by Malavasi, Lodovico, a rare highlight from the volume of the 1879 - wine book.
Contributo All'Ampelografia Modenese

Ampelographic gem tracing Albana’s DOCG roots and Lambrusco lineages.

Malavasi, Lodovico

Contributo All'Ampelografia Modenese

1879, Modena, Tipografia Di Cesare Olivari

$180 USD

Overview

Lodovico Malavasi, in his Contributo all’Ampelografia Modenese (1879), describes an old variety known as Sorbara Oliva. It has leaves with light green veins and cylindrical clusters that can be either compact or somewhat loose. Malavasi distinguishes this group of Sorbara above all for its violet-like aroma, a flavor so characteristic and memorable that it cannot be confused with any other.

Inside the book

He further notes that the Lambrusco Sferico with green leaves is less susceptible to powdery mildew than the red-leaf type. It also produces stronger shoots, better able to withstand both summer drought and winter frost. While entire vineyards were sometimes planted with the red-leaf variety, this often brought uncertainty: in good years the owner earned well, but in bad years losses were severe. Malavasi recommends instead cultivating the green-leaf Sferico, which he considered more reliable. When well vinified, its wine could rival any other.
According to him, this green-leaf Sorbara was still little known, though it was among the most ancient Sorbara varieties, cultivated with notable success by Comm. Sandonnini at San Donnino, where it yielded both abundant and excellent wine.
In the same work, Malavasi also classifies white grapes, beginning with Albana, later recognized as the first Emilia-Romagna DOCG, and details the principal Lambruschi types: Salamino, Lambruscone, Moscatello, Oliva, Sferico and Sub-sferico. He also makes reference to Sangiovese.

Why La Fenice chose it

Malavasi’s work maps the DNA of Emilia’s viticulture before modern classifications, spotlighting Albana pre-DOCG and the full Lambrusco family tree.
Condition Report

Pp. XV, 72.

Original green wrappers, title printed at the front. Good copy.

Dimensions (inches): 7.5 x 5 x 0.5
About the author

Lodovico Malavasi (active ca. 1870s), Italian ampelographer.

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