Lugana Spontaneous Fermentation SANSONINA VIGNA DEL MORARO VERDE 2019

Lugana Spontaneous Fermentation Sansonina Vigna del Moraro Verde 2019

This Lugana from La Sansonina precisely expresses the connection between grape variety, the Garda territory, and cellar work. It is made from hand-harvested Trebbiano di Lugana grapes from the historic Vigna del Moraro Verde, with vinification based on indigenous yeasts and spontaneous fermentation, to tell an authentic, territorial profile with great personality.

Territory and wine style

The area of Peschiera del Garda, in the locality of Sansonina, offers an ideal context for a characterful white wine, where the soil's vocation and the lake climate contribute to defining freshness, sapidity, and complexity. The project enhances one of the oldest vineyards in the denomination, aiming to best express identity and depth. The style is that of a dry, elegant Italian white wine consistent with the tradition of Lugana, but interpreted with a more artisanal and rigorous approach.

Tasting notes

In the glass, it presents a straw yellow with golden reflections. The aromatic profile is intense and multifaceted, with hints of white flowers, ripe yellow fruit, almond, exotic fruit, and nuances of honey. On the palate, the wine is deep, balanced, and dry, supported by a pronounced minerality that gives it lift and continuity. The mouthfeel combines roundness and tension, with a persistent finish and an overall sensation of great pleasure.

Recommended pairings

The Lugana Spontaneous Fermentation Sansonina Vigna del Moraro Verde 2019 pairs naturally with lake cuisine, particularly lavarello and pike in sauce, but also goes well with fish tartare, delicate appetizers, and light white meats. Its minerality and balanced structure make it suitable for elegant dishes, even with light sauces or preparations based on aromatic herbs, enhancing flavors with precision without overpowering them.

Serving temperature

To best appreciate the Lugana Spontaneous Fermentation Sansonina Vigna del Moraro Verde 2019, a serving temperature between 10 and 12°C is recommended. It does not necessarily require long aeration but can benefit from a few minutes in the glass to best express its more complex notes and mineral component.

Why buy it

It is an interesting choice for those looking for a Lugana capable of going beyond immediacy, offering identity, depth, and territorial coherence. The spontaneous fermentation, the provenance from a historic vineyard, and the dry, mineral profile make it a versatile yet distinctive white, ideal for both a fish dinner and for those who appreciate Italian white wines with personality for their cellar.