Le Morette di Valerio Zenato
Lugana Mandolara Turbiana
Lugana, Brescia, Lombardia, Italy
On the first night the mint leave/wintergreen aspect was overwhelming and weird. So I put it back in the fridge. On night 2, it’s calmed down and is quite nice. Still some intense sweet green herbal notes on the nose, but also showing fresh-sliced stone fruit and crushed rock notes. Quite flavorful, with same amalgam of herb-fruit-rock in the mouth. Juicy, and with good acidic tension. Surprisingly good, especially since I’m generally critical of Italian whites.
On the first night the mint leave/wintergreen aspect was overwhelming and weird. So I put it back in the fridge. On night 2, it’s calmed down and is quite nice. Still some intense sweet green herbal notes on the nose, but also showing fresh-sliced stone fruit and crushed rock notes. Quite flavorful, with same amalgam of herb-fruit-rock in the mouth. Juicy, and with good acidic tension. Surprisingly good, especially since I’m generally critical of Italian whites.
Jul 10th, 2020
Pale, translucent yellow. Bright aromas of lemon curd, citrus zest and almond. Perfectly balanced with a zesty entry and then a medium body that finishes clean. Citrus element played up on the palate. Sounds one note, but if you've had really great, fresh citrus that hasn't been waxed/Chilled, you know why this was exciting.
Pale, translucent yellow. Bright aromas of lemon curd, citrus zest and almond. Perfectly balanced with a zesty entry and then a medium body that finishes clean. Citrus element played up on the palate. Sounds one note, but if you've had really great, fresh citrus that hasn't been waxed/Chilled, you know why this was exciting.
Jul 21st, 2019
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SommCon San Diego 2019: Discover Lugana, the Graceful, Unique White Wine of Lake Garda - Thursday, November 14
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