{"product_id":"zenato-lugana-san-benedetto-2025","title":"Zenato Lugana San Benedetto 2025","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLugana San Benedetto by Zenato is a \u003cstrong\u003estill white wine\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u003cstrong\u003ecaressing texture\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u003cstrong\u003elong persistence\u003c\/strong\u003e, resulting in a clean and extremely balanced wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe vineyards are located in the \u003cstrong\u003emoraine amphitheatre\u003c\/strong\u003e south of Lake Garda, situated between the areas of Peschiera and Desenzano. The \u003cstrong\u003echalky-clay soils\u003c\/strong\u003e give the wine a rounded structure and distinctive savouriness. Situated at an altitude between sixty and eighty metres, the vines benefit from the mild \u003cstrong\u003elake microclimate\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduction begins with a \u003cstrong\u003emanual harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e carried out between the end of September and the beginning of October. The bunches undergo a \u003cstrong\u003egentle pressing\u003c\/strong\u003e, followed by \u003cstrong\u003efermentation in steel\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in 1960 on the shores of Lake Garda, the \u003cstrong\u003eZenato\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u003cstrong\u003eLugana DOC\u003c\/strong\u003e, a prestigious designation recognised since 1967. This refined \u003cstrong\u003elimited production\u003c\/strong\u003e from the San Benedetto estate celebrates the authentic spirit and vocation of an extraordinary region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Zenato","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46358857744555,"sku":"60873","price":14.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/zenato-lugana-san-benedetto-2025_60873_1_32156ba2-b9c4-49eb-b527-95c6a23092ad.webp?v=1774602481","url":"https:\/\/www.xtrawine.com\/en-nl\/products\/zenato-lugana-san-benedetto-2025","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}