Wine Description

Zenato has isolated a unique clone of Trebbiano which is highly reputed for its distinct, flavorful character.  The Trebbiano di Lugana grapes are sourced from estate vineyards in San Benedetto, a village just south of Lake Garda, between the towns of Desenzano and Peschiera del Garda.  Meticulously fermented in stainless steel, this wine is a perennial favorite among Italian wine lovers who appreciate something off the beaten path.

Tasting Notes

Pale lemon-green in color, San Benedetto Lugana offers delicately appealing notes of peach, citrus, banana, and herbs, which are beautifully accompanied by a crisp acidity and supple body on the palate.  This wine matches a wide choice of food pairings with ease, making it a perfect by-the-glass choice.

Vineyard Characteristics

Production area/name of vineyard:	Veneto/Lake Garda
Soil composition:	Clay
Training method:	Guyot
Elevation (feet):	198-264
Vines/acre:	1,480-1,600
Yield/acre (tons):	4
Exposure:	Southern/southeastern
Year vineyard planted:	1988
Agronomist/Vineyard manager:	Silvano Tempesta

Winemaking & Aging

Varietal composition:	100% Trebbiano di Lugana
Harvest time:	September-October
Winemaking consultant:	Silvano Tempesta
First vintage of this wine:	1967
Fermentation
Fermentation container:	Stainless steel tanks
Length of alcoholic fermentation (days):	20-25
Fermentation temperature (°F):	63-64
Malolactic fermentation:	No
Aging
Length of aging before bottling:	6 months
Length of bottle aging:	2 months
Analytical Data
Alcohol:	13.0%
pH level:	3.2
Residual sugar (grams/liter):	4.5
Acidity (grams/liter):	5.8
Dry extract (grams/liter):	24

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