3 editor-picked estates growing Turbiana in Veneto.
Where to taste Turbiana in Veneto: the estates that grow it, how the region expresses the grape, and how to book a visit.
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.