There is a magical moment every golfer knows: the one that follows the last putt of the day, when the shoes come off, the clubs are set down, and you finally sit with a glass in hand to relive the day on the fairways, shot by shot. In Emilia, this moment takes on a special dimension, because the glass waiting for you is no ordinary wine: it is the liquid expression of an extraordinary territory, of hills that know how to turn grapes into emotions.
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Emilia does not have the wine fame of Tuscany or Piedmont, and strangely enough, that is one of its greatest strengths. Less celebrated means less touristy, more authentic. Emilian wines are often easy-drinking, cheerful, fragrant: they pair naturally with local food and with the conviviality that defines this region. These are wines that do not ask to be studied with academic seriousness, but enjoyed with the same spontaneity as an afternoon round with friends.
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Lambrusco: The Misunderstood Wine That Wins You Over
<\/h2>\n\n\n\nLet’s address the elephant in the room right away: Lambrusco. For decades dismissed by wine purists, associated with semi-sweet, industrial versions that flooded supermarkets across half the world in the 1980s, true Lambrusco is today the subject of an enthusiastic reappraisal by critics, sommeliers, and enthusiasts worldwide.
<\/p>\n\n\n\nGenuine Lambrusco, dry, sparkling, with a deep ruby colour and a pink foam that slowly fades in the glass, is a wine of extraordinary character. The four main DOC denominations produce wines ranging from the most elegant and floral to the most robust and tannic, capable of accompanying an entire meal, from cured meats to pasta with rag\u00f9, with a versatility few other wines in the world can match. A curious fact: quality dry Lambrusco is today among the most sought-after Italian wines in the finest restaurants of London, New York, and Tokyo.
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<\/h3>\n\n\n\nIf Lambrusco is Emilia’s wine par excellence, Malvasia di Candia Aromatica from the Colli di Parma is its best-kept secret. Produced on the hills surrounding Parma, the very same hills that form the backdrop to Golf Salsomaggiore, it has an almost moving fragrance of rose, lychee, apricot, and acacia blossom. It is the wine of sunset aperitivo, of the moment when the sun sets over the vines and you wish time would stop. Produced in limited quantities, it remains a jealously guarded local treasure.
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Cantina Il Poggio<\/h3>\n
Salsomaggiore Terme \u00b7 a few minutes from Salsomaggiore Golf Club<\/p>\n
If there’s one place that perfectly embodies the meeting between the worlds of golf and wine in Emilia, it’s Cantina Il Poggio, located just minutes from the 18-hole Salsomaggiore Terme course\u2014one of the Emilia Golf Experience consortium’s flagship courses.<\/p>\n
Nestled in the vineyards of the Parma hills, this winery is much more than a place of production: it’s a destination where time slows and the senses open. Guided tastings allow you to explore the range of local wines\u2014from Malvasia frizzante to Lambrusco, from full-bodied reds to sparkling wines\u2014with the depth of someone who knows every vine by name. <\/p>\n
But the most special moment is the sunset aperitivo: when the sun sinks behind the hills and paints the vineyards gold and red, the outdoor tables come alive with freshly showered golfers, travelers, and locals. Glasses of sparkling Malvasia, platters of cured meats and aged Parmigiano, the magical light of the golden hour on the Apennines in the background. <\/p>\n
\n Guided tastings\nSunset aperitifs\nSummer Thursdays\nNear Salsomaggiore Golf Club\nMalvasia & Lambrusco\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nEmilia’s Great Wines: A Map for the Curious Golfer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n