Description

San Benedetto di Lugana, located in the southern area of Lake Garda. The grapes come from Ottella’s estate vineyard, Le Creete, 12 hectares in the heart of Lugana, marked by a high white clay content from glacier deposits.

Gentle, soft crushing of whole bunches for most of our production, while the rest is lightly destemmed by oscillation. Then follows a strict winemaking process: racking off the lees by natural settling, slow fermentation at a controlled temperature (14°/18°C); ageing for 6-8 months on fine lees.

Intense golden yellow. Pervasive on the nose with immediate exotic hints of pineapple and notes of grapefruit. It unfolds pleasantly with a remarkable mineral sensation. It is a wine with character and great aromatic elegance. Taste expectations are satisfied by its richness, consistency and balance.

“This fresh white is supple and balanced, with a subtle streak of salinity underscoring flavors of yellow apple, pear, pink grapefruit pith and dried tarragon. Drink now. 2,500 cases made, 250 cases imported.” – 89 points, Wine Spectator