Hot Dish Review

Update! Trader Joe’s employee suggested putting frozen berries in the Lambrusco….keeps it cold and reminds me of a light, sparkling sangria!

My neighbor LG turned me onto this light, sparkling red wine from Trader Joe’s last year. Honestly, my wine snobbery would have precluded me from buying something so inexpensive if LG had not poured me a glass to try.

I have purchased it ever since! At only $5.49 a bottle (what what?), it is a fantastic bargain. Lambrusco goes great with the Tarte d’Alsace that I often buy at Trader Joe’s as well. It is light, as in low alcohol content, so one can easily drink the whole bottle without ill effect (disclaimer: OK, I can, perhaps you cannot).

The full name is Reggiano Lambrusco Rosso Dolce. Described as a “slightly soft red wine, fruity and fresh” on the back label, it goes on to say that “the bouquet is delicate and intense, with notes of fresh strawberries, cherries, and raspberries”.

Lambrusco should be served well chilled, like all sparkling wines. Go ahead, give it a try!