“Santa Cristina” Lugana DOC 2024

Zenato | Veneto
Zenato Az. Vitivinicola S.r.l. | Via San Benedetto 8 | IT 37019 Peschiera del Garda

03070324 · 0,75 l · 19,87 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately

If any wine has made an appellation world-famous, it is this one: Santa Cristina comes from the Vigneto Massoni, Zenato's oldest and most historic vineyard, which is regarded as the greatest site in the entire Lugana region. Here, on the calcareous and clayey moraine soils south of Lake Garda, Trebbiano di Lugana reaches its most elegant expression. The vines at Podere Massoni benefit from an ideal southern exposure: optimal sunshine during the day and cool nights from the lake. After gentle pressing, the must ferments for 15–20 days at a controlled 16–18°C, followed by five months of ageing in stainless steel and further bottle ageing.

Straw yellow with green reflections. A multi-faceted bouquet: ripe grapes, peach and citrus meet tropical hints of pineapple and grapefruit. There are also fine almond notes and a hint of vanilla. Mineral and lively on the palate, with crisp acidity and a creamy flavour. The finish is long and spicy, with a mineral echo of the chalky soils. SUPERIORE.DE

"Light, bright yellow colour. Very fruity initial nose, clear and fresh. Pear is dominant, followed by floral aromas. Slightly dry palate with pleasant acidity, good drinkability and a refreshing finish. Beautiful soloist!" Falstaff