About the producer
The Zanasi family has cultivated vineyards in Campogalliano, near Modena, for over a century. In the 1960s, they began vinifying their own grapes, with a long-standing focus on Lambrusco di Sorbara, the most expressive varietal of their area. A second vineyard was added in Limidi di Soliera, near the Secchia River, where sandy-clay soils provide Sorbara with its signature freshness, elegance, and acidity. Today, the family produces a small selection of authentic, naturally made wines from Sorbara, Grasparossa, and Grechetto Gentile, using traditional techniques and indigenous yeasts. Zanasi is a deeply local, multi-generational project rooted in respect for the land with low-intervention methods.
In the Vineyard
Organic biodynamic practices
Organic certified and IPM
Total area under vine
22 hectares
Location of vineyards
Campogalliano, Limidi di Soliera (Podere Santa Maria), Castelvetro Hills
Soil details
clay-limestone soils rich in iron (red clay) alluvial sandy-clay with excellent drainage
Grapes
Lambrusco di Sorbara, Lambrusco Grasparossa di Castelvetro, Grechetto Gentile (Pignoletto)
In the Cellar
Winemaker
Marco Zanasi and family
Yeast utilized
Indigenous and selected
Filtration stabilization
Light filtration & stabilization for some; no filtration
Fermentation & aging vessels
Stainless steel tanks for primary fermentation and autoclave; Traditional bottle fermentation on lees. Cool macerations (3–6 days) at low temperatures
Additional notes
Winemaking style
Authentic, low-intervention methods focused on capturing varietal freshness and regional character. Renowned for elegant, energetic Lambruscos
Wines produced
Santa Maria Lambrusco di Sorbara, La Lama Lambrusco di Sorbara, Le Argille Rosse Lambrusco Grasparossa DOP, Pignoletto Gavassa DOP
Total production
Low annual production
