COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Turbiana
PRODUCER
Tommasi Viticoltori
REGION
Veneto
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Intensity
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Tommasi Le Fornaci Lugana is a white wine from the Lugana DOC appellation in the Veneto region of Italy. Produced by Tommasi Viticoltori, a family winery established in 1902, this wine is crafted from 100% Turbiana grapes. The vineyards are located on the southern shores of Lake Garda, an area characterized by its unique clay-rich soils and a favorable microclimate. The Le Fornaci project specifically aims to capture the energy and finesse of this distinctive Lugana terroir.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€25
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Turbiana is also known as Trebbiano di Lugana.
Fact 02
The clay soils of Lugana contribute significantly to the wine's structure.
Fact 03
Tommasi Viticoltori has been family-owned since 1902.
Fact 04
Lake Garda's microclimate plays a key role in grape cultivation.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Tommasi Le Fornaci Lugana involves fermenting the Turbiana grapes with one day of skin contact at low temperatures. Fermentation is carried out slowly in stainless steel tanks at 14-18°C. Following fermentation, the wine rests for three months on its lees in stainless steel. The grapes are sourced from two vineyard sites, Le Fornaci and San Martino, contributing different soil influences to the final wine.
