Famiglia Olivini Lugana DOC 2023
Country
Italy
Region
Veneto
Producer
Societa Agricola Olivini
Grape(s)
Trebbiano di Lugana (100%)
Type
White
Style
Mineral
Oaked Style
Unoaked
Body Style
Medium bodied
Dry/Sweet Style
Dry
Alcohol Content
12.5%
Closure Style
Screw cap
Organic/Biodynamic
No
Sustainable
Yes-sustainable practices
Vegetarian/Vegan
Vegetarian
Yes
Vegan
Yes
Allergens
Sulphites
Yes
Milk
No
Egg
No
Region
A wide and temperate agricultural region stretching from Venice to Verona and north to the Alpine foothills. In the west around Lake Garda, are the important generic wines - Valpolicella, Soave and Bardolino. Much of Italy`s commercial Pinot Grigio and Merlot is grown further east, but the Glera grape makes the region`s distinctly fashionable sparkling wine, Prosecco. However the recent popularity of Amarone and Ripasso has really re-established this region as one of Italy best wine growing areas and quality is out of all recognition from the light carafe wines of the early 80`s.
Producer
Famiglia Olivini was founded in 1970 and is now run by siblings Giorgio, Giordana and Giovanni decided to follow in their parents and grandparents footsteps in winemaking. Their 14 ha estate is based between Verona and Brescia, just 5 minutes from the beautiful town of Sirmione on the bottom shore of Lake Garda. Their philosophy is aimed towards protecting the ecosystem of their land and they try to intervene as little as possible. The Famiglia Olivini estate is farmed organically, using organic fertiliser, green manure and encouraging insects to protect their vines and soil.
Tasting Notes
Lugana DOC is located on the south banks of Lake Garda, here Trebbiano di Lugana is the dominant variety. This wine undergoes partial malolactic fermentation and ages in steel for 6 months where it spends time on the lees which gives fantastic texture on the palate. This is a delicious mineral wine with ripe citrus, pear and floral aromas. There is a nice mouthfeel in the mid palate with fleshy peach and tangerine flavours, followed by a zippy, crisp finish.
Food
Ideal as an aperitif or served with white fish dishes.
