LOMBARDY Olivini - Lugana Brut 0.75L

Designation of origin: Lugana DOC

Color: white

Type: classic method sparkling wine

Grape variety: Turbiana

Alcohol content: 12.5%

Bottling location: Desenzano del Garda (BS) - ITALY

Description:

It displays a luminous, pale straw yellow color, enhanced by a fine and persistent perlage. The nose reveals a decidedly fruity bouquet, ranging from tropical notes of pineapple and mango to delicate floral scents of jasmine and white flowers, with a subtle balsamic note that lends aromatic complexity. On the palate, it reveals a fresh and savory personality, characterized by a pleasant creaminess that envelops the sip, supported by finely crafted bubbles that enhance the minerality of the Garda terroir. The finish is clean and defined, with a pleasant fruity aftertaste. Ideal as an aperitif, it also pairs magnificently throughout a meal with hot and cold appetizers, achieving excellence when paired with eggs and asparagus and delicate lake fish dishes.

The Olivini winery represents one of the most prestigious producers in the Lugana appellation, custodian of a winemaking tradition rooted in the heart of the Garda region. Located in the most suitable area of ​​the appellation, the winery has masterfully interpreted the Turbiana grape variety, enhancing its unique characteristics through the classic method sparkling wine production. The winemaking process involves early manual harvesting to preserve acidity and aromas, followed by soft pressing of the whole grapes and alcoholic fermentation with selected yeasts at a controlled temperature. Secondary fermentation takes place in the bottle, followed by extended maturation on the lees, which lends complexity and finesse to the perlage. This is completed by manual disgorgement by freezing the neck.