Lugana Wine from Lake Garda – White of Excellence

“I didn’t know a glass could tell a story. Then I tasted Lugana.”

During my trip to Lake Garda, among breathtaking views and villages suspended in time, I discovered something I didn't expect: a wine that seems to have been born to tell the story of this territory. It's called Lugana , and it's much more than just a white wine. It's an experience.

📍 Where does Lugana originate?

Lugana is born in a strip of land between the southern shore of Lake Garda, between the provinces of Brescia and Verona. The area is flat, with clay soils and a unique microclimate thanks to the proximity of the lake. Sirmione, Desenzano, Peschiera del Garda… it is precisely here that this marvel comes to life.

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🍇 One grape, a thousand shades

The protagonist is Turbiàna , a native grape variety that for years was confused with Verdicchio, but has its own precise identity. It is elegant, savoury, with a minerality that remains in your mouth like the memory of a walk along the lakeside.

🥂 How does it look in the glass?

• Color: Straw yellow with greenish reflections when young, more golden with aging.

• Aroma: White flowers, citrus, fresh almond. Over time, notes of aromatic herbs and flint emerge.

• Taste: Fresh, balanced, with that savoury note that seems like an embrace from the lake.

🍴 What to eat with it?

A lake fish dish – perhaps whitefish or grilled sardines – and Lugana is at its best. But it also pairs well with vegetarian dishes, sushi, fresh cheeses and white meats.

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🍷 Types of Lugana

• Lugana DOC : young, fresh, perfect as an aperitif.

• Lugana Superiore : aged for at least one year, more complex and structured.

• Lugana Riserva : aged for at least 24 months, elegant and deep.

• Lugana Vendemmia Tardiva : from slightly overripe grapes, soft and enveloping.

• Lugana Spumante : fine bubbles, ideal for starting (or ending) a party.

👉 The next wine?

In the next article I will introduce you to Bardolino , the light and convivial red perfect for a dinner overlooking the lake. Follow me on the tour of the Garda wines: every glass is a story to tell.

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