Local Wine Tasting Experience in Verona City Center
Discover four wines from Verona & Veneto region with local pairings in a wine bar located in the city center. A sommelier will provide insights in a fine tasting experience.
Structure
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
Aroma: white peach, almond blossom, lemon zest, mineral chalk
Palate: stone fruit, citrus mineral, almond, clean dry finish
Ottella's standard Lugana DOC is produced from Turbiana (the local name for Verdicchio in the Lugana DOC zone) from estate vineyards at Peschiera del Garda on the southeastern shore of Lake Garda. The clay-limestone soils of the Lugana plain give Turbiana its distinctive almond mineral character.
What it pairs with
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Risotto al Lugana e porcini
The regional pairing: Lugana's stone-fruit and almond notes echo in a mushroom risotto made with the same wine. -
Grilled Garda whitefish
Classic pairing: Lugana DOC with the lake's freshwater fish is the defining Garda food-and-wine match. -
Tempura vegetables
Crisp acidity and mineral freshness cut the batter while respecting the delicate vegetable flavours.
How to serve Ottella Lugana DOC
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 8-10°C. Cellar temperature (8-10°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a smaller all-purpose white glass , the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Risotto al Lugana e porcini, Grilled Garda whitefish, Tempura vegetables. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
The Montresor family founded Ottella in 1980 at Peschiera del Garda, at the southern end of Lake Garda where the Lugana DOC was established in 1967. Turbiana (Trebbiano di Lugana) is the exclusive white grape of the appellation, grown on the heavy clay-limestone soils south of the lake. Ottella specialises exclusively in Lugana and has been among its most consistent quality producers.
- 1967: Lugana DOC established for Turbiana wines from the southern Lake Garda plains.
- 1980: Ottella founded at Peschiera del Garda, specialising in Lugana DOC.
Facts
- Producer
- Ottella · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Turbiana
- Classification
- Lugana DOC
- Oak
- No oak; temperature-controlled stainless steel
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Price
- EUR 12-18 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1-5 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1980
Frequently asked about Ottella Lugana DOC
What does Ottella Lugana DOC taste like?
On the nose, white peach, almond blossom, lemon zest, mineral chalk. On the palate, stone fruit, citrus mineral, almond, clean dry finish. Structurally medium-bodied, high acidity with a mineral and persistent finish. Ottella's standard Lugana DOC is produced from Turbiana (the local name for Verdicchio in the Lugana DOC zone) from estate vineyards at Peschiera del Garda on the southeastern shore of Lake Garda. The clay-limestone soils of the Lugana plain give Turbiana its distinctive almond mineral character.
When should I drink Ottella Lugana DOC?
Drink 1-5 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Ottella Lugana DOC?
Risotto al Lugana e porcini is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Grilled Garda whitefish and Tempura vegetables. The regional pairing: Lugana's stone-fruit and almond notes echo in a mushroom risotto made with the same wine.
What grapes are in Ottella Lugana DOC?
The blend is Turbiana. The wine is classified as Lugana DOC.
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