Lugana San Benedetto DOC
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Lugana San Benedetto DOC – Elegant White Wine from Lake Garda
The Lugana San Benedetto DOC from Zenato is a characterful white wine from the Veneto region. Vinified from 100% Trebbiano di Lugana, it delivers vibrant freshness, aromas of grapefruit and melon, and delicate spice notes. A balanced wine with a medium-long finish – perfect as an aperitif and with fish dishes.
Producer: Azienda Vitivinicola Zenato, S. Benedetto di Lugana
The region around Venice is a garden of green vines spread across rolling hills and plains. The Zenato family winery has delighted us over the years with a range of outstanding wines. For generations, the Zenato family has crafted excellent wines with great sensitivity and passion. Through years of experience and expertise, Alberto Zenato can assess the value of a batch of grapes or the development potential of a wine in barrel ahead of time. But his true speciality is bringing out a wine's aromatic potential and richness without compromising its original character. The wines are regularly awarded top scores by recognised national and international wine committees.
Lugana San Benedetto DOC 2025 in Detail
Aromas & Character
Colour: Medium-deep, bright golden yellow.
Aroma: Aromas of ripe fruits such as grapefruit and melon, with delicate spice notes.
Character: Fresh on the palate with a beautiful richness and pleasant acidity. Balanced and refreshing aperitif wine with a medium-long finish.
Food Pairing & Occasions
Pairs with: Aperitifs, savoury biscuits, fine cream soups, fish dishes and seafood.
Ideal for: Summer occasions, aperitivo moments, elegant dinners and relaxed evenings outdoors.
Further Recommendations & Categories
Discover more white wines from the Veneto: White wines from the Veneto at buonvino.gmbh.
More wines from the same producer: Zenato wines at buonvino.gmbh.
FAQ
What defines the style of the Lugana San Benedetto DOC?
The Lugana San Benedetto DOC represents a fresh, mineral-driven white wine from the Lugana DOC zone on the southern shores of Lake Garda. The exclusive use of Trebbiano di Lugana and temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel keeps the wine true to variety – vibrant, precise, and free of heavy oak influence.
How is the Lugana San Benedetto DOC vinified?
After harvest, the grapes are fermented at controlled temperatures in stainless steel tanks. This approach preserves the natural aromatics of the Trebbiano di Lugana grape and ensures freshness and precision in the glass.
What role does the Trebbiano di Lugana grape play?
Trebbiano di Lugana – also known as Turbiana – is an indigenous variety grown exclusively in the Lugana zone. It gives the wine its characteristic freshness, delicate fruit aromas, and a pleasant mineral note that reflects the soils of the Lake Garda area.
At what temperature should the wine be served?
The Lugana San Benedetto DOC shows its full aromatic potential at 9–10°C. Served too cold, fine nuances are suppressed; slightly warmer, it gradually opens up in the glass.
When does the Lugana San Benedetto DOC 2025 reach its best drinking window?
The 2025 vintage is currently in an early but already beautiful drinking phase and will continue to develop within its ageing potential of 4–5 years, gaining in depth and complexity.
What foods pair best with the Lugana San Benedetto DOC?
The wine harmonises particularly well with fish dishes, seafood, fine cream soups, and savoury snacks. It also makes an excellent elegant aperitif.
What makes the Lugana region special?
The Lugana DOC zone lies on the southern shores of Lake Garda and is one of the most renowned white wine destinations in northern Italy. The clay morainic soils give the wines a distinctive minerality and structure.
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