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TORRILE, ITALY - EQS Newswire - 8 March 2021 - The famous OTELLO CECI 1813 Lambrusco, the feather in the cap of the CECI 1938 Italian winery -- a company with an 80-year history -- has been confirmed as the best-seller in Japan for 2020.

CECI 1938 exports the culture of Italian excellence and the typical flavours of the Bel Paese, of which Lambrusco is an outstanding example. With OTELLO CECI 1813, the company has gone further, combining the quality of the product with particular attention to the bottle design, the only one in the world with a square base.

An expression of contemporary lifestyle, with CECI 1938 Lambrusco becomes the manifesto for a young, carefree lifestyle, a true ode to the conviviality and joy that this wine expresses through the charm of its red bubbles. Lambrusco is also one of the few red wines that should be served and tasted cold.

With the hashtags #LambruscoTasteOfItaly and #LambruscoCeciPeople CECI 1938 invites wine enthusiasts and the curious to share their affinity with this lifestyle and join the global community.

"We're proud of our Lambrusco, which has been a speciality of ours for over 80 years. Over time, we've carefully developed it to make it ever more appealing and, above all, suited to different food pairings. Today, OTELLO CECI is unique and unmistakable. We've been exporting it to Japan for around 15 years, and since 2017 in partnership with Japan Europe Trading. It's enjoyed by a young public, who recognise its inimitable lightness and flavour, a real Italian product, capable of taking centre stage in unforgettable moments", says Maria Paola Ceci, President of CECI 1938.

 "A glass of Ceci Lambrusco is more than just a glass of wine. Lambrusco is perfect for entertaining company because it encourages a smile, fuels happiness, and generates optimism. It makes you see the world in red and live the days with the typical lightness of its bubbles", adds Maria Teresa Ceci, CEO of Ceci 1938.

Among friends, with the family, for an "Italian Style" aperitif, over lunch or dinner, OTELLO CECI captivates with its fruity notes such as cherry and berries like blackberry and strawberry. Hints of floral violet notes accompany the pleasantly spicy, mineral finish.

The ultimate Lambrusco with a multifaceted personality, OTELLO CECI has a rich palette of colours, from the intense ruby red of the nectar to the lighter crimson of the froth that forms when pouring and lights up the glass brilliantly. A lively, full-bodied wine with a sparkling, social character and a smooth flavour, to be enjoyed cold.

A wine of contrasts, whose exuberant personality blends perfectly with the minimalist contours of a stylish bottle. The latter is given a bold touch by the unusual square base, a regular, discreet shape that is adopted on the labels, where the words toy with one another in an exchange between positive and negative, black and gold with a vintage effect that celebrates Otello Ceci, the creative visionary who founded the winery.

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OTELLO CECI NERODILAMBRUSCO -- 1813 EDITION

TECHNICAL DATA

Appellation: Emilia IGT

Category: medium-dry semi-sparkling red wine

Grape variety: Lambrusco

Harvest: end of September

Soil: clay-calcareous of medium texture

Process: red vinification

Winemaking: Charmat method

Alcohol level: 11% vol.

Residual sugar: 30 g/l

Total acidity: 6.7 g/l

Serving temperature: 8/10°C

Size: 0,75 l (Sizes available 0,75 l -- 1,5 l -- 0,375 l)

Code: N-35

-- The data are intended as standard of product

TASTING NOTES

Appearance: Intense ruby red colour, with lively, rich and persistent foam.

Nose: Intense, satisfying, sinuous. The fruity notes are reminiscent of cherry and wild berries such as blackberry and strawberry. Floral hints of violet accompany the delightful, spicy and mineral finish.

Palate: Surprising and rewarding. Delightful balance between softness, freshness, tanginess and good tannic texture. The intense nature of the aromas is confirmed to the taste, which are enhanced in the long and deep closure. A promise kept.

Suggested pairings: Otello Ceci is a wine capable of playing with countless pairings by varying the serving temperature. It is ideal for pairing with dishes which express a prevalent richness such as traditional Italian cured meats. It pairs well with well-structured pasta and risottos as well as with medium-aged cheeses or grilled meats. It is also able to express itself perfectly as a meditation wine.