Ratings
Highly regarded flagship wine of the Zenato family; praised for elegance and aging potential.
Identity
| Producer | Zenato |
| Year | 2021 |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Classification | DOC Riserva |
| Grapes | 100% Trebbiano di Lugana |
| Color | White |
| Sweetness | Dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | light golden |
| Aroma | floral, citrus, exotic fruit, honey, vanilla, baked apples, crumble, buttery, jasmine, fennel |
| Palate | dry, crisp, medium plus acidity, medium alcohol, generous, layered, rich fruit, balanced structure, elegant, complex, long finish |
| Finish | long, elegant, persistent, complex, layered |
| Food Pairing | lobster, seafood, grilled squash, mushrooms with fresh herbs, ham |
| Serving Temp | 12 |
| Aging Potential | 10 years |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Enology
| ABV % | 13.5 |
| Aging Process | Fermentation for about 15-21 days at controlled 17°C in 50 hl French oak barrels and 300 l tonneaux and partly in steel; aging about 8 months in barrels and tanks; 16 months bottle aging before release. |
| Fermentation | Fermentation partly in 50 hl French oak barrels, partly in 300 l tonneaux, and partly in steel tanks at controlled temperature of 17°C for about 15-21 days. |
Terroir
| Altitude (m) | 50 |
| Soil | chalky-clay soils |
| Vine Age | 50 |
| Harvest Type | manual |
| Harvest Desc | Grapes harvested by hand in mid-October with careful selection. |
Interesting facts
| Flagship white wine of the Zenato family made only in the best vintages from the oldest vines of the Podere Massoni estate; Sergio Zenato was a pioneer in recognizing Lugana's potential. |
Logistics
| Cork | natural cork |