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.
The cellar
3 bottles with at least 15% Turbiana in the blend.
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 della Valpolicella Classico, Zenato Valpolicella Superiore 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 DOC, Ottella Molceo Lugana Riserva DOC
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.
Tip: Pair with freshwater Lake Garda perch fillets (persico al burro) or a light risotto al pesce.
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