What’s in James Vance of Brusco's glass?
‘We’re named after Lambrusco. We have four different Lambruscos on the list currently, all of which apart from one are Grasparossa, the really traditional method made only in Modena, usually in Castelvetro. The Grasparossa grape is my personal favorite and the most traditional as well.
It’s so beautiful because it has so much tradition. It’s not a really expensive bottle of wine typically. When I was in Emilia-Romagna, I lived with a host family who made their own Lambrusco and they’d serve it at lunch. It’s just something really tasty and goes with great food. Lambrusco is really starting to trend and people are taking it seriously. The producers are using better and better products and willing to ship that abroad.
The wine on our list most representative of that story is the Spiriti Folletti which is our house Lambrusco. It’s a dry red Lambrusco, but super juicy and full of summer fruit. It’s a very vibrant wine but it doesn’t overpower the food. Because it’s such a light fizz, it’s a really nice palate cleanser. It goes well with our Sussex Beetroot Risotto, Wild Garlic and Hazelnut, or Meatballs Di Brusco that are made with wagyu beef from Trenchmore Farm and served with with Pomodoro Sauce and Parmigiano Reggiano’
Grasperossa Di Castelvetro Secco “Spiriti Folletti” is available at Brusco by the glass (£10) or bottle (£34).
James Vance is the owner of Brusco.
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Brusco
16 Montpelier Place, Brighton, BN1 3AF
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