Ottella Lugana DOC

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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

• 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.More wines for risotto →
• Grilled Garda whitefish Classic pairing: Lugana DOC with the lake's freshwater fish is the defining Garda food-and-wine match.More wines for fish →
• Tempura vegetables Crisp acidity and mineral freshness cut the batter while respecting the delicate vegetable flavours.More wines for vegetables and salads →

With cheese

Asiago Pressato Our pick Fresh Asiago Pressato is sweet and slightly tangy, with a soft, buttery paste. A dry Lugana from Turbiana, with high acidity and some breadth, cuts through the butter and lets the milky sweetness of the cheese show.

How to serve Ottella Lugana DOC

Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.

1. Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
2. Serve at 8-10°C. Cellar temperature (8-10°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
3. Glassware. Use a smaller all-purpose white glass , the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
4. 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.

1. 1967Lugana DOC established for Turbiana wines from the southern Lake Garda plains.
2. 1980Ottella 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

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