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Cleto Chiarli

Cleto Chiarli produces Lambrusco in Modena, the heart of Emilia-Romagna's sparkling red wine country. The winery's portfolio centers on this regional specialty—a wine of low alcohol, bright acidity, and delicate fizz that defies the heavy, sweet stereotypes often attached to the name. Rosé da Uve Grasparossa Brut, made from the Grasparossa clone, shows the precision possible within the category, while Lambrusco del Fondatore and Centenario Lambrusco di Sorbara Secco demonstrate the range across Lambrusco's distinct subregions. Each reflects Modena's terroir: clay and limestone soils that yield wines of structure and freshness. Wine Spectator, Wine Enthusiast, Wine Advocate, and Decanter have all assessed the winery's releases, recognizing the technical skill required to balance the grape's natural exuberance with dry, food-friendly profiles. In a region where Lambrusco remains the dominant expression, Cleto Chiarli's work illustrates why the wine has endured as a staple of Emilian tables and cellars.

Critics

Wine Spectator, Wine Enthusiast, Wine Advocate, Decanter

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