Ca Maiol
Lugana Superiore Molin 2024
| Denomination | DOC Lugana Superiore |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Area | Lombardy (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Trebbiano di Lugana / Turbiana |
| Aging | Prolonged ageing on fine lees for 6 months in stainless steel, followed by a further 6 months of bottle ageing; a small portion fermented and matured in used small oak barrels (not first fill). |
- Grape variety and vintage: 100% Trebbiano di Lugana (Turbiana), harvested in 2022
- Origin: Protected Designation of Origin Lugana Superiore, Desenzano del Garda, Lombardy
- Vinification: hand-picked, cryomaceration for over 48 hours and fermentation in stainless steel
- Ageing: 6 months on fine lees, a further 6 months in bottle, partly in used oak
- Profile and pairings: notes of yellow and tropical fruit, mint; suitable for sushi and fish dishes
Description
What kind of wine it is
Molin Lugana Superiore is a white wine produced by Ca Maiol, a true expression of the Trebbiano di Lugana grape variety. It appears a bright straw yellow in the glass, revealing on the nose aromas of yellow-fleshed fruit, kiwi and lavender, enriched by notes of mint and mulberry flowers. On the palate, it displays freshness and concentration, supported by a pronounced savouriness. The sip finishes dynamically, recalling crisp fruit and a refined toasted spiciness. It is ideal paired with lake fish dishes, raw foods such as sushi and soft cheeses.
Where it comes from
The grapes come from the area south of Lake Garda, specifically Desenzano del Garda, in Lombardy. The vines, old vineyards over forty years of age, sink their roots into a calcareous and clayey soil particularly rich in mineral salts. This soil composition, together with the temperature-regulating effect of the lake climate, ensures optimal and gradual ripening of the grapes. The bond between land and microclimate gives the wine a marked savoury and mineral character, resulting in an organoleptic profile deeply connected to the Lugana territory.
How it is produced
The production process begins with manual harvesting and subsequent cooling of part of the grapes in cold storage. After gentle pressing, vinification takes place in steel tanks through cold maceration at low temperature, leaving the must in contact with the skins for over forty-eight hours. Ageing continues on fine lees; a small portion of the wine ferments and matures in small used oak barrels. The process concludes with a period of rest in the bottle, essential for stabilising the aromas and achieving perfect flavour harmony.
History and Curiosities
Founded in 1967, Ca Maiol combines tradition and innovation in the heart of Lake Garda. The Molin Lugana Superiore DOP takes its name from the historic vineyard adjacent to the estate, characterised by old vines over forty years old that sink their roots into an exceptional clay terroir. Under the expert guidance of oenologist Loris Vazzoler, this Lombard excellence comes to life in a modern underground cellar. The result is a multi-award-winning white wine, able to express with profound elegance the authentic winemaking vocation of this fascinating region.
Tasting notes
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Serve at:
10 - 12 °C
Longevity:
03 - 05 years
- Start up year: 1967
- Oenologist: Loris Vazzoler
- Bottles produced: 1.300.000
- Hectares: 110
Starting with a single farmhouse, over the decades it has expanded both in terms of structures and vineyards, thus expanding a unique offer for the denomination. We are in the Lugana area, a harmony of flavours and atmospheres that extends south of Lake Garda over a unique territory.
The calcareous soil, the result of a millennial process, and the typical lake climate contribute to making this an ideal place for growing vines. It is here that delicate white wines with an unmistakable freshness are born, wines that are genuine expressions of the territory in which they are born. Read more
| Name | Ca Maiol Lugana Superiore Molin 2024 |
|---|---|
| Type | White still |
| Denomination | Lugana DOC |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Trebbiano di Lugana / Turbiana |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Lombardy |
| Vendor | Ca Maiol |
| Story | History and Curiosities Founded in 1967, Ca Maiol combines tradition and innovation in the heart of Lake Garda. The Molin Lugana Superiore DOP takes its name from the historic vineyard adjacent to the estate, characterised by old vines over forty years old that sink their roots into an exceptional clay terroir. Under the expert guidance of oenologist Loris Vazzoler, this Lombard excellence comes to life in a modern underground cellar. The result is a multi-award-winning white wine, able to express with profound elegance the authentic winemaking vocation of this fascinating region. |
| Origin | Lugana, south of Lake Garda (Desenzano del Garda, Lombardy, Italy) |
| Climate | influenced by the lake (Lake Garda) |
| Soil composition | Calcareous and clay soil, rich in mineral salts |
| Production technique | Manual harvesting; cooling of part of the grapes in a cold room; gentle pressing; vinification in stainless steel with cryomaceration (skin-must contact at low temperature for over 48 hours); prolonged ageing on fine lees; a small part fermented and matured in used small oak barrels. |
| Wine making | Manual harvesting of the grape bunches; cooling of part of the grapes in a cold room before gentle pressing; vinification in stainless steel with cryomaceration (skin-must contact at low temperature for over 48 hours); prolonged ageing on fine lees; a small portion fermented and matured in used small oak barrels (not first use). |
| Aging | Prolonged ageing on fine lees for 6 months in stainless steel, followed by a further 6 months of bottle ageing; a small portion fermented and matured in used small oak barrels (not first fill). |
| Year production | 100000 bottles |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |