3 editor-picked Turbiana producers across 1 region.
A guide to Turbiana worth seeking out, by region. We list the estates, how each region expresses the grape, and the bottles that show it best.
Founded by Sergio Zenato in 1960, this estate bridges two zones: the Valpolicella hillside estates east of Negrar produce Amarone, and the Lake Garda shoreline vineyards at Peschiera yield benchmark Lugana from Turbiana.
Tasting: Tasting visits at Peschiera del Garda; both Valpolicella and Lugana wines poured.
Signature wines: zenato-amarone-classico, zenato-valpolicella-ripassa
Montresor family estate at Peschiera del Garda specialising exclusively in Lugana DOC from the Turbiana grape. The Molceo Riserva aged on lees for over a year is among the most complex Lugana bottlings.
Tasting: Tasting visits at the Peschiera del Garda estate; Lugana DOC range.
Signature wines: ottella-lugana, ottella-molceo-lugana-riserva
Zenato's San Benedetto is the reference-point entry Lugana DOC, made from Turbiana grapes grown on the clay-moraine soils of Lake Garda's southern shore. Gentle floral and citrus blossom notes, medium body, fresh acidity and a clean almond-tinged finish typical of the variety.
Tip: Pair with freshwater Lake Garda perch fillets (persico al burro) or a light risotto al pesce.
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