Zenato
Lugana San Benedetto 2025
| Denomination | DOC Lugana |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Area | Veneto (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Trebbiano di Lugana / Turbiana |
| Aging | Ageing for 4-5 months in stainless steel tanks and a further 2-3 months in bottle before sale. |
- Name and vintage: Lugana DOC San Benedetto 2025, 0.75 l bottle, 13% vol
- Grapes and region: 100% Trebbiano di Lugana from Lake Garda, between Peschiera and Desenzano
- Vinification: Gentle pressing of the grapes and fermentation in steel at 18-20 °C
- Tasting notes: Hints of apple, peach and lime; dry, fresh and smooth taste, with prolonged persistence
- Serving and pairings: Serve at 9-12 °C with aperitifs, starters, fish, white meats and cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
Lugana San Benedetto by Zenato is a still white wine from Veneto with controlled designation of origin, vinified in steel. Made from Trebbiano di Lugana grapes, it stands out for its dry, fresh and velvety profile. On the palate, it reveals a caressing texture balanced by lively acidity, which enhances fruity notes of apple, peach and citrus, enriched by subtle hints of vanilla. The finish is characterised by a long persistence, resulting in a clean and extremely balanced wine.
Where it comes from
The vineyards are located in the moraine amphitheatre south of Lake Garda, situated between the areas of Peschiera and Desenzano. The chalky-clay soils give the wine a rounded structure and distinctive savouriness. Situated at an altitude between sixty and eighty metres, the vines benefit from the mild lake microclimate, which allows for optimal ripening while preserving the freshness of the grapes. This area is one of the historic hearts of the renowned Lugana region.
How it is produced
Production begins with a manual harvest carried out between the end of September and the beginning of October. The bunches undergo a gentle pressing, followed by fermentation in steel at a controlled temperature between sixteen and twenty degrees. This process, which lasts about fifteen to twenty days, allows the fragrance of the fruit to be preserved intact. Ageing takes place for four or five months in steel tanks, followed by a period of rest before release, ensuring a harmonious structural balance.
History and Curiosities
Founded in 1960 on the shores of Lake Garda, the Zenato winery selects the finest grapes for this white wine in the morainic amphitheatre between Peschiera and Desenzano. The vineyards, located near the historic Villa di Catullo, produce a pure Lugana DOC, a prestigious designation recognised since 1967. This refined limited production from the San Benedetto estate celebrates the authentic spirit and vocation of an extraordinary region.
Tasting notes
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Serve at:
10 - 12 °C
Longevity:
03 - 05 years
- Start up year: 1960
- Oenologist: Alberto Zenato
- Bottles produced: 2.000.000
- Hectares: 95
1960 – San Benedetto di Lugana. It’s here that the heart of Sergio Zenato started to beat. His story is made of passion and hard work; a deep connection to his land and his people; entrepreneurial ability and openness to innovation and new vinification techniques and investment in native grape varieties.
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| Name | Zenato Lugana San Benedetto 2025 |
|---|---|
| Type | White green still |
| Denomination | Lugana DOC |
| Vintage | 2025 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Trebbiano di Lugana / Turbiana |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Veneto |
| Vendor | Zenato |
| Story | History and Curiosities Founded in 1960 on the shores of Lake Garda, the Zenato winery selects the finest grapes for this white wine in the morainic amphitheatre between Peschiera and Desenzano. The vineyards, located near the historic Villa di Catullo, produce a pure Lugana DOC, a prestigious designation recognised since 1967. This refined limited production from the San Benedetto estate celebrates the authentic spirit and vocation of an extraordinary region. |
| Origin | Between the municipalities of Peschiera and Desenzano, south of Lake Garda (Veneto) |
| Climate | Average land altitude: 60/80 m a.s.l. |
| Soil composition | Cretaceous-clayey |
| Cultivation system | Guyot |
| Yield per hectare | 100 quintali/ettaro |
| Harvest | Last ten days of September and first ten days of October |
| Fermentation temperature | 18-20 °C |
| Fermentation | 15-20 days |
| Production technique | Soft pressing and fermentation in steel at a controlled temperature (18-20 °C) |
| Wine making | Gentle pressing of the grapes and fermentation in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature (around 16-20 °C) for 15-20 days; maturation for 4-5 months in stainless steel and a further 2-3 months in bottle before release. |
| Aging | Ageing for 4-5 months in stainless steel tanks and a further 2-3 months in bottle before sale. |
| Total acidity | 5.9 gr/L |
| Residual sugar | 6.5 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |