COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Turbiana
PRODUCER
Pasini Azienda Agricola San Giovanni
REGION
Lombardy
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Il Lugana 2022 by Pasini Azienda Agricola San Giovanni is a white wine from the Lugana DOC appellation in Lombardy, Italy. It is made from 100% Turbiana grapes, grown on the morainic hills south of Lake Garda. The region's unique clay soil and the mild, breezy climate influenced by the lake are key factors in the wine's character. Pasini Azienda Agricola San Giovanni, established in 1958, is a third-generation family winery committed to organic viticulture, focusing on expressing the distinctiveness of the Garda territory through indigenous grape varieties.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€17
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
12-14°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Turbiana is the local name for the Verdicchio grape, but it develops unique characteristics in Lugana.
Fact 02
The clay soil provides excellent water retention, crucial for the vines during warmer periods.
Fact 03
Lake Garda's breezes help regulate vineyard temperatures and reduce disease pressure.
Fact 04
Pasini Azienda Agricola San Giovanni practices organic farming across their vineyards.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Il Lugana 2022 is produced by Pasini Azienda Agricola San Giovanni using 100% Turbiana grapes. The winemaking process involves fermentation in stainless steel tanks, a technique chosen to preserve the wine's freshness and primary fruit characteristics. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for approximately four months in steel tanks. This is followed by a period of refinement in the bottle. The winery adheres to organic farming practices.
