Discover the top 100 best white wines of Lodi of Central Valley as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the white wines that are popular of Lodi and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Self-proclaimed world capital of Zinfandel (>40% of premium Californian production): old-vine red king (plantings from 1888) — opulent and jammy with notes of blackberry, plum, raspberry, pepper, liquorice and a tobacco touch, coated tannins. Cabernet, Syrah, Merlot, Tempranillo, Albariño, Barbera and Primitivo in the palette (>100 grapes). Viognier and Chardonnay in whites. Central Californian AVA (1986) east of the bay, Mediterranean climate tempered by the delta.
Crisp, light dry whites with a pale, sometimes copper-tinged robe, slender palate and fresh acidity, showing delicate aromas of citrus (lemon, grapefruit), green apple, pear, white flowers, almond and mineral notes. Refreshing profile. Absolute star of northern Italy: Pinot Grigio delle Venezie DOC, Friuli Colli Orientali DOC, Alto Adige DOC and Trentino DOC. Italian synonym for Burgundy's pinot gris (grey mutation of pinot noir), one of Italy's most exported whites.
white wines from the region of Lodi go well with generally quite well with dishes of pasta, pork or shellfish such as recipes of pipe rigate bolognese sauce, sausages with kale or tagliatelle with shrimps.
On the nose in the region of Lodi often reveals types of flavors of citrus, tree fruit or citrus fruit and sometimes also flavors of oaky, tropical or peach. In the mouth in the region of Lodi is a powerful with a nice freshness.
