Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninlow
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishmedium
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 1 to 5 years from vintage.
vintage1 yrs5 yrs8 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityDryMedium finish

What it pairs with

  • Lake fish
    A Lugana is the local white for freshwater fish.
  • Risotto with herbs
    The wine's weight suits a light risotto.
  • Fresh cheese
    High acidity suits a young paste.

History

Alongside its three Valpantena reds and the Recioto, Costa Arente added a Lugana in 2020, which the estate presents as a look towards Lake Garda.

  1. 2020: First vintage of the Costa Arente Lugana

Facts

Producer
Costa Arente · visiting guide
Grapes
Turbiana
Classification
Lugana DOC
Oak
Steel-raised, from a hand harvest
Price
€13-19 at retail
Drinking window
1-5 from vintage
First vintage
2020

Frequently asked about Costa Arente Lugana

When was the first vintage of Costa Arente Lugana?

The estate gives 2020 as the first year of production.

Why does a Valpolicella estate make Lugana?

Costa Arente presents the Lugana as a look beyond its home valley, alongside the Amarone, Ripasso, Valpolicella Superiore and Recioto that make up its Valpantena range.

Which grape is Lugana made from?

Turbiana, the Lugana appellation's own variety, grown on the clay flats south of Lake Garda.

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