Zenato Lugana San Benedetto DOP 2024

Discover the San Benedetto Lugana from the renowned Zenato winery, an exquisite white wine made from the finest grapes of the estate of the same name. This wine embodies the winery's tradition and craftsmanship, bringing the unique personality and depth of the Lugana region directly to your home.

San Benedetto Lugana is distinguished by its impressive depth and a wide range of fresh and complex aromas. The vineyards, among the most historic and finest in the appellation, are located in the southern region of Lake Garda, between Peschiera and Desenzano. This area is known for its calcareous clay soils, which impart a distinctive minerality to the wines.

The San Benedetto Lugana presents itself in a radiant straw yellow with greenish reflections. Its bouquet is delicate and pleasant, with fresh and complex aromas ranging from dried apple and pineapple to pear and vanilla. On the palate, it is fresh, soft, and smooth, with a long and brilliant finish that leaves a lasting impression.

• Winemaker/Winery : Zenato, Veneto , Italy
• Grape variety : Trebbiano di Lugana (100%)
• Quality level : Denominazione di Origine Protetta (DOP)
• Wine type : White wine, wine bottle, 750ml, dry
• Ingredients : Grapes, water, alcohol, sugar, acid, colorings and tannins (polyphenols), protein compounds, vitamins, minerals, sulfur dioxide and trace elements

The grapes for this exceptional wine are 100% Trebbiano di Lugana. The vines are trained using the Guyot system and are on average 25 to 30 years old. Harvesting is done by hand during the last ten days of September and the first ten days of October to ensure optimal ripeness.

After gentle pressing, fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature of 16-18°C. The wine matures for 4-5 months in stainless steel tanks and is then refined for a further 2-3 months in bottles before being released to the market.

Order the San Benedetto Lugana DOC from Zenato today and let yourself be amazed by the quality and elegance of this first-class white wine [WoA].

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Serving suggestion

This versatile white wine is excellent as an aperitif and pairs perfectly with appetizers, fish dishes, and cold meals. Serve San Benedetto Lugana DOC at a temperature of 9-10°C to best bring out its aromas.

Winemaker/Winery (Bottler)

Zenato Azienda Vitivinicola srl , Via San Benedetto 8, IT-37019 Peschiera del Garda (VR), Veneto, Italy, Email: info@zenato.it, Telephone: +39 45 / 7550300

Importer

Farnetani GmbH, Peter-Anders-Str. 9, DE-81245 Munich, Bavaria, Germany

Nutritional information (per 100 ml)

Contains negligible amounts of fat, saturated fatty acids, protein and salt.

Awards

Year group 2023

• Falstaff Lake Garda Trophy: 89 points

Year group 2022

• Falstaff: 90 points
• International Wine Report: 90 points
• Mundus Vini Summer Tasting 2023: Silver
• Vinibuoni d'Italia: Corona
• Vinous: 90 points
• Decanter: 92 points