Zenato

Lugana San Benedetto

Zenato

Lugana San Benedetto

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.

Food Pairing

This wine matches a wide choice of food pairings with ease, making it a perfect by-the-glass choice.

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.

Food Pairing

This wine matches a wide choice of food pairings with ease, making it a perfect by-the-glass choice.
Organic Practices
Sustainable Practices

Vineyard & Production Info

Production area/appellation:
Lugana DOC
Vineyard name:
Veneto/Lake Garda
Soil composition:
Clay
Training method:
Guyot
Elevation:
198-264 feet
Vines/acre:
1,480-1,600
Yield/acre:
4 tons
Exposure:
Southern/Southeastern
Year vineyard planted:
1988
Harvest time:
September-October
First vintage of this wine:
1967

Winemaking & Aging

Varietal composition:
100% Trebbiano di Lugana
Fermentation container:
Stainless steel tanks
Length of alcoholic fermentation:
20-25 days
Fermentation temperature:
63-64 °F
Malolactic fermentation:
No
Length of aging before bottling:
6 months
Length of bottle aging:
2 months

Analytical Data

pH level:
3.2
Acidity:
5.8 g/L
Alcohol:
13 %
Dry extract:
24 g/L
Residual sugar:
4.5 g/L