Lugana "Sansonina" DOC ZENATO
| Sommelier score | 90/100 | 2024 |
| Winery | ZENATO |
| Denomination | Lugana DOC |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Grapes | 100% Turbiana |
| Alcohol content | 13,50% |
| Cl | 75cl |
| Sulfites | Contains sulphites |
| Code ICQRF | VR 4522 |
| Winery headquarter | ZENATO - Peschiera del Garda (VR) - Via San Benedetto, 8 |
| Bottle size | Standard bottle |
| Combination | Steamed fish Hors d'oeuvres, Warm fish appetizers, Sushi-sashimi, Tartare-fish carpaccio, Crustaceans, Mussels, Spaghetti with clams, Fresh cheese |
| Region | Lombardy (Italy) |
| Style | Medium-bodied and fragrant |
| Wine list | Lugana |
The Lugana "Sansonina" of the Zenato winery from Veneto born on the sweet hills dating back the Cenozoic period (around 15000 years ago) that thanks to the proximity of the Garda lake has a favourable and mite climate. On this territory rich of stones and clay, the Trebbiano di Lugana has improved becoming one of the most successful vineyards in Italy. The “Sansonina”’s bottle had to be remarkable and useful for the refinement. The shape is similar to the little barrels to help the continuity for the two steps of refinement. It is established that a wine that refines in spherical volumes ages in a better way. The vineyards have an average year of 25. The density is 8500 trees per hectare cultivated with the Guyot method. The profit is 80 quintals per hectare. It is made with 100% Trebbiano di Lugana grapes located in Sansonia close to Verona. There is a manual picking of the grapes and they let to be cooled. The slow fermentation lasts 10-12 days and the refinement takes place in stainless steel tanks. The bottle refinement lasts 6 months before being commercialized.
Characteristics of the white wine Lugana Sansonina DOC
It has an intense straw yellow color with bright golden reflections. It is clear too. The smell has white flowers and light exotic fruits aromas. The taste is structured, sapid and mineral.
Suggested pairings with this Lugana of the Zenato winery
It is ideal with starters, beans, white meats, fish and medium aged cheeses. The ideal service temperature is 14°C in a wide and high wine glass.
