Vigne di Catullo

Lugana DOC
Riserva

Type of product
Controlled Denomination of Origin white wine.

Area of origin
The Lugana zone to the south of Lake Garda, at an altitude of 100 metres above sea level.

Exposure and soil
Flat land, with soil that is a mix of mainly clay with some limestone, rich in mineral salts.

Grape variety
100% Turbiana.

Grape yield
6,000-7,000 kilograms/hectare.

Harvest
The first ten days of October; picked by hand and put in small crates.

Vinification
Without the skins; soft pressing of the grapes with extraction of a maximum of 50% of free-run juice. Fermentation in stainless steel vats.

Maturation
24 months in stainless steel tanks.

Bottling September/October of the second year following the vintage. It is released onto the market after 6 months in bottle.

Alcohol
13% vol.

Total acidity
6.5 g/l

Dry extract
23.5 g/l

Characteristics
It is a Lugana of great character, with an intense yellow colour and golden highlights; it is robust, yet silky. The grapes are carefully selected in those vineyards that are over 55 years old. It offers a particularly rich bouquet, where crisper, more mineral notes harmonize with those of ripe fruit. Its concentrated flavour, with hints and cheeses.

Serving temperature
10°-12°C

Vintages available
2020