Ottella
Lugana Riserva Molceo 2023
| Denomination | DOC Lugana Riserva |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Area | Veneto (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Trebbiano di Soave |
| Aging | Aged for about 1 year in small barrels; finally bottled. |
- Format and alcohol content: 0.75 litre bottle, 13% alcohol by volume
- Designation and grape variety: Lugana DOC Riserva 2023, made from 100% Turbiana
- Vinification: late harvest and drying for 25 days, brief maceration on the skins
- Ageing: 16-18 months on fine lees, mainly in steel with a portion in barrels
- Profile and pairings: notes of citrus and flowers, mineral accent; recommended with fish and cheese, serve at 8-12°C
Description
What kind of wine it is
Molceo Lugana Riserva by Ottella is a white wine from Veneto made from Turbiana grapes, harvested late and left to partially dry. This Lugana Riserva, with its intense golden yellow colour, offers notes of candied citrus, yellow flowers and pronounced minerality. On the palate, it is soft, juicy and structured, balanced by a lively freshness that leads to a long and persistent finish. Ageing on the lees in steel and barrels gives the wine remarkable complexity and a strong propensity for ageing.
Where it comes from
The roots of this Lugana Riserva lie in the estate vineyards south of Lake Garda, in a naturally suited area around San Benedetto di Lugana. The beating heart of the terroir is represented by glacial-origin soils, characterised by a complex layering of clay and limestone. This unique morphology creates an ideal environment for the vine's vegetative cycle, giving the wine pronounced savouriness and distinct mineral elegance. The agronomic management promotes the health of the plant and low yields, ensuring excellent aromatic concentration in every bunch.
How it is produced
The process begins in October with a late harvest, followed by 25 days of drying. In the winery, there is a brief maceration on the skins and fermentation in barriques, partly accompanied by malolactic fermentation. The wine then matures for 16-18 months on fine lees, resting mainly in steel with a small portion in large barrels, tonneaux and barriques.
History and Curiosities
Molceo by Ottella is a Lugana DOC Riserva that embodies the dedication of four generations of the Montresor family. Its structural richness and remarkable ageing potential are celebrated by the 3 Gambero Rosso glasses, a testament to an elegance with unforgettable charm.
Awards
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2023
5Italian Sommelier Foundation (FIS) guide This has been one of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy for over 10 years.
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2023
3This guide is highly respected and offers the most comprehensive review of Italian wines. It has a long tradition and is based on blind tastings carried out by over 100 experts.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
10 - 12 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
- Start up year: 1960
- Oenologist: Domenico Mazzotta, Lodovico Montresor
- Bottles produced: 600.000
- Hectares: 90
Ottella is a company with 90 hectares in Lugana. Lodovico and Lamberto work alongside their father and uncle in the company... from father to son: past, present and future. An Italian story, a beautiful one. Read more
| Name | Ottella Lugana Riserva Molceo 2023 |
|---|---|
| Type | White green still |
| Denomination | Lugana DOC |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Trebbiano di Soave |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Veneto |
| Vendor | Ottella |
| Story | History and Curiosities Molceo by Ottella is a Lugana DOC Riserva that embodies the dedication of four generations of the Montresor family. Its structural richness and remarkable ageing potential are celebrated by the 3 Gambero Rosso glasses, a testament to an elegance with unforgettable charm. |
| Origin | San Benedetto di Lugana |
| Soil composition | Irregular layers of clay and limestone of glacial origin |
| Cultivation system | Guyot, double arched cane |
| Yield per hectare | 80 quintals per hectare |
| Harvest | Late harvest in October |
| Production technique | Vendemmia tardiva con appassimento di 25 giorni; breve macerazione sulle bucce; fermentazione in barrique; maturazione sui lieviti fini (principalmente in acciaio) con quota in botti grandi, tonneau e barrique |
| Wine making | Late harvest with 25 days of drying in small 4 kg crates; brief maceration on the skins; fermentation in barriques; partial malolactic fermentation; maturation for 16 8 months on fine lees mainly in stainless steel with a small portion in large barrels, tonneaux and barriques. |
| Aging | Aged for about 1 year in small barrels; finally bottled. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |