Lugana DOC is a white wine from the coast of Lake Garda.
The production area is on the border of two regions: Lombardia and Veneto.
The main grape in Lugana DOC is Turbiana.
Citrus |
Apple |
Mandarin |
Pineapple |
Flowers |
Almonds |
Herbs |
Flint |
Ripe Apple |
Balsamic |
Hazelnuts |
Spices |
Citrus, Apple, Mandarin, and Tropical flavors are typical for Lugana.
Hints of wild Flowers, Almonds, Herbs and salty Minerals.
Lugana is cripy and persistent on the palate. Dry, floral and fresh:
SUGAR | Dry | ||
BODY | Medium | ||
FRUIT | Medium | ||
ACIDITY | Medium + | ||
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Aperitif |
Antipasti |
Vegetables |
Salami |
Seafood |
Lake Fish |
Pizza |
Pasta |
Lugana is very food friendly.
Italian. International. Vegetarian. Asian. Mexcican. Indian.
Lugana is served as an Aperitif in all wine bars in Verona.
Excellent Pairing:
Vegetables.
Antipasti. Tapas. Hors-Oeuvres.
Cured Meat. Charcuterie. Salami.
Lake Fish. Trout. Carp. Bass. Eel.
Asian. Soups. Tom Yum Soup.
Pasta. Pizza. Risotto.
Cheese Pairing:
Fresh Cheese. Goat Cheese.
Mozzarella. Ricotta. Feta. Chèvre.
Soft Cheese. Robiola. Brie.
Cheese Soufflé.
Italian Specialities:
Pasta Salad With Pesto and Prawns.
Seafood Pasta With Garlic and Tomatoes.
DOC = Denominazione di Origine Controllata.
Lugana was one of the first wines to be protected by the Italian wine regulation (1967).
The native grape Turbiana is grown in the southern shores of Lake Garda, in the tiny Lugana DOC region. For many years Lugana was a well kept secret. Today it is exported all over the world.