Top 100 wines of Lugana
Discover the top 100 best wines of Lugana of Lugana as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the wines that are popular of Lugana and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Discovering the wine region of Lugana
The wine region of Lugana is located in the region of Lombardie of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Montonale or the Domaine Zenato produce mainly wines white, sparkling and red. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Lugana are Chardonnay, Garganega and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Lugana often reveals types of flavors of tree fruit, mango or red fruit and sometimes also flavors of balsamic, orange peel or oil.
In the mouth of Lugana is a powerful with a nice freshness. We currently count 286 estates and châteaux in the of Lugana, producing 525 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Lugana go well with generally quite well with dishes of pasta, shellfish or mature and hard cheese.
Discover the grape variety: Corvina
Its precise origin is unknown, it has been cultivated for a very long time in northern Italy. It can be found in Switzerland, Australia, Argentina, ... in France it is almost unknown. It should not be confused with the Corvinone, another Italian grape variety. It should be noted that the Corvina is related to the Rondinella and the Refosco dal Peduncolo rosso.
Food and wine pairing with a wine of Lugana
wines from the region of Lugana go well with generally quite well with dishes of pasta, shellfish or mature and hard cheese such as recipes of pasta with 4 cheese sauce, crab matoutou or cheese clafoutis.
Organoleptic analysis of wine of Lugana
On the nose in the region of Lugana often reveals types of flavors of grapefruit, mango or red fruit and sometimes also flavors of balsamic, orange peel or oil. In the mouth in the region of Lugana is a powerful with a nice freshness.
News from the vineyard of Lugana
Decanter magazine latest issue: May 2022
Inside the May 2022 issue of Decanter Magazine: FEATURES: The new ‘Super-Italians’ Michaela Morris, Richard Baudains, Aldo Fiordelli and Susan Hulme MW highlight 12 innovative wines opening the door to Italy’s future Campania: 20 top Fiano & Greco dry whites selected by James Button Sicily: sustainability driving change Filippo Bartolotta Brunello di Montalcino latest releases: 2017 and Riserva 2016 Michaela Morris Regional profile: Lugana Richard Baudains California: the Italian influence C ...
Miniature bottles of single malt Scotch reach record sums
The 5cl miniature bottles of Springbank 1919 50 Year Old and Malt Mill 10 Year Old were sold this month for £7,360 ($8,871/ €8,659) and £6,670 ($8,039/ €7,848) respectively by online auction house Whisky.Auction – record sums for both distilleries. Another miniature of Springbank 1919 sold at auction in August 2021 for £6,440, while a miniature of Malt Mill fetched £3,400 when it was sold by Scotch Whisky Auctions in February 2018. The record sum for any whisky miniature at auction is believed t ...
Christmas 2021: Wine & Spirits Advent calendars
With the festive season upon us, the countdown to all things merry has begun. The daily surprise from behind each door on an Advent calendar is one the most exciting rituals in the build up to Christmas day. No longer the remit of chocolate and children only, spirits and wine Advent calendars are increasing in popularity and are now much-anticipated Christmas staples in their own right (for adults, that is!). Below, you will find our selection of the best wine and spirits Advent calendars. They ...