Lugana Benedictus 2018 Le Morette Valerio Zenato

LUGANA DOC BENEDICTUS

DESCRIPTION
This wine is produced exclusively by the selection of the “Turbiana” grapes, chosen
from those exposed the most to sunlight. After the harvesting these grapes remain in
contact with the must for one day at low temperature, to get particularly fruity and
aromatic sensations. Fermentation takes place at controlled temperature to obtain a
slow fermentation, to get a high quality wine. Lugana Benedictus has a pale strawyellow
colour, with gold reflections. Its flavour is fresh with intense exotic fruity
sensations and hints of spice, due to the oak fermentation and ageing in small oak
barrels.
Its particular flavour make it a perfect companion with several kinds of cuisine from
fish to delicate rice dishes, and white meat preparations.
Recommended serving temperature is 12-14°C,
with large glasses.
VINES
Obtained exclusively from “Turbiana” grapes, which are
originally from this area of Lake Garda.
Production per hectare is 8.000 kg.
VINE TRAINING SYSTEM
Guyot, double but short; 3.500 vines per hectare
HARVEST
MidOctober, handmade, later than the grapes used for
Lugana Mandolara.
VINIFICATION
Thermo-controlled vinification of the wine-must, starts
together with the skins for one day, then continues in
stainless steel tanks at 16°-18°C.
Part of the winemust ferments in small oak barrels.
AGEING
At least 3 months in bottle
Alcohol content: 13,50% Vol.
Acidity level: 5,60 g/l
pH: 3,30
Extract: 23 g/l