Lugana | Armani

Lugana | Armani

Sale price€14,90
White
Veneto (IT)
Lugana DOC
Lugana
Enjoy it within 3 years
13% ABV
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Production and refinement

Turbiana grape reaches its highest expression in the hills stretching south of Lake Garda, in the municipalities of Desenzano, Pozzolengo, Lonato, and Peschiera del Garda. The clay-rich, mineral soils give the grapes a distinctive aromatic complexity and pronounced sapidity. Constant breezes from the lake and the temperature variation between day and night help preserve freshness and aromatic finesse. Harvesting takes place by hand at the end of September, selecting only the healthiest and ripest clusters.

In the winery, the grapes undergo cold maceration in a controlled atmosphere to prevent oxidation and preserve the primary aromas. This is followed by fermentation in stainless steel at a controlled temperature, with an extended period on the lees that enriches the wine with softness and complexity. Aging continues in the bottle, allowing it to achieve full finesse and harmony.

Organoleptic analysis

Visual exam

In the glass, it presents a bright straw-yellow color.

Olfactory examination

On the nose, it offers fresh aromas of lemon and citrus, accompanied by notes of aromatic herbs such as sage and mint, and floral hints that blend with delicate nuances of almond.

Tasting

On the palate it is full and enveloping, supported by a lively acidity and a savoury, mineral finish — typical of the Garda soils.

Contents index

From the vineyard to the table: discover our wine

Ready for a journey to discover Lugana | Armani ? We will now take you to delve deeper into every aspect of this exceptional wine through three key sections:

Cellar

Come and learn about the history and values ​​of the winery which passionately grows and transforms grapes into wine

Territory

Immerse yourself in the land that gives life to these unique grapes, discovering the climate and terroir that influence its character

Pairings

Get expert advice on the perfect pairings that will enhance both the wine and your meal

The winery

Country: Italy

Region: Trentino Alto Adige, Trento

Hectares of vineyards: 15

Albino Armani

The company takes its name from the current owner and his grandfather, who shares the same name, a family that has been dedicated to viticulture for hundreds of years (since 1607) in the Adige Valley, a borderland highly suitable for quality viticulture.

The connection with the mountains and harmony with its people have always been a stimulus for Albino to grow and maintain a strong bond with the past. "Grapes from the past and the recovery of our memories are my modernity," he says, looking at his vineyards.

Albino Armani

Albino Armani cultivates 15 hectares of vineyards for a small and meticulously cared for production.

Region and territory

From Prosecco to Amarone: wines for every taste

Veneto

From Prosecco to Amarone: wines for every taste

Veneto

From Prosecco to Amarone: wines for every taste

Veneto

Grapevines have been cultivated in Veneto since the 7th century B.C., perfected by the Romans and continued in the Middle Ages. With Venetian domination from 1405, viticulture almost completely covers the territory, and Veronese wines, thanks to the Adige River, reach Venice. What sets this region apart from many others is the continuous commercial success of its wine products. From the late 18th century, the region experienced a crisis. However, the following century saw a qualitative leap in Venetian wines, also driven by the establishment of the Società Enologica Veronese in 1872. The first edition of Vinitaly took place in 1967.

Veneto has a complex wine production chain. Important areas include the Colline del Garda Veronese and Valpolicella, with Bardolino Superiore DOCG and Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG. Worth noting is the interregional Lugana DOC, between the provinces of Verona and Mantua. In the volcanic hills between the provinces of Verona and Vicenza lies the area of Soave Superiore DOCG, Soave DOC, and Gambellara DOC. The Colli Berici DOC, south of Vicenza, is known for its reds based on international varieties and Tocai Rosso. The Breganze DOC area, north of Vicenza, is renowned for its reds and whites based on Vespaiola grapes. In the Paduan area, there are the Colli Euganei with the Moscato Fior d’Arancio DOCG, while to the south lies the Friularo di Bagnoli DOCG. In Treviso, we find the Prosecco DOCG and the Colli di Conegliano DOCG. At the borders with Friuli is the Lison DOCG.

The presence of mountain ranges, hills, and vast plains provides significant temperature variations, mitigated near Lake Garda and along the coast. Veneto is therefore rich in diverse wines, made with both native and international grape varieties that find a second home here.

Veronese shore of Lake Garda

The lower part of Lake Garda, in the province of Verona, is characterized by gentle hills that create a magnificent morainic amphitheater: one of the most significant areas for wine production in Veneto and Italy.

The loose materials carried southward by the two major glaciations that affected Lake Garda (or Benaco) during the Quaternary period now form excellent sediments for grape cultivation. For this reason, white wines like Lugana and Custoza, and reds like Bardolino (which come to life right on the shores of Lake Garda), have unique characteristics such as gentle and fresh aromas with a smooth and elegant palate, much like the bucolic landscape that welcomes these vines.

If Lake Garda is the common matrix, each wine interprets this intimate connection with nature in its own way, forged by the passion of the winemakers who care for them every day. These are gastronomic wines that favor lake cuisine, where fish reigns supreme. Even first courses of pasta with vegetables or white ragout are fascinated by the versatility of these glasses that have Lake Garda as their common matrix.
Here, amidst gentle and fresh aromas, wines like Lugana, Custoza, and Bardolino tell the story of the bucolic landscape that embraces them.

Recommended pairings and dishes

Matching by concordance

By analogy, the mineral and citrus notes of this excellent Lugana pair well with the delicacy and freshness of simple, aromatic dishes such as fish carpaccios or vegetable-based dishes.

Matching by contrast

Its freshness successfully contrasts the softness of buttery dishes or fatty fish, achieving a perfect balance of flavors.

It pairs well with

Dishes based on freshwater fish such as whitefish and trout; excellent with delicate vegetable first courses, light risottos, and fresh cheeses; also perfect with lake cuisine and Mediterranean dishes where herbal and citrus aromas prevail.

Matching by concordance

By analogy, the mineral and citrus notes of this excellent Lugana pair well with the delicacy and freshness of simple, aromatic dishes such as fish carpaccios or vegetable-based dishes.

Matching by contrast

Its freshness successfully contrasts the softness of buttery dishes or fatty fish, achieving a perfect balance of flavors.

It pairs well with

Dishes based on freshwater fish such as whitefish and trout; excellent with delicate vegetable first courses, light risottos, and fresh cheeses; also perfect with lake cuisine and Mediterranean dishes where herbal and citrus aromas prevail.

Baked Trout

Baked trout is a simple and tasty main course that can be enriched with cherry tomatoes, olives, capers, aromatic herbs, and served with seasonal vegetables that enhance the delicate flavor and lovely aromas of the fish.

Rise with asparagus

Asparagus, with their herbaceous and slightly bitter taste, pair perfectly with rice, resulting in a dish that is soft, creamy, rich in flavors, and aromas. It's a light first course with great aromatic intensity.

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