Sergio Zenato Lugana Riserva
Wine Description
This is the flagship white of the Zenato family, made from 100% Trebbiano di Lugana from the oldest vines of the Podere Massoni vineyard. Sergio Zenato Lugana Riserva is a testament to the family's dedication to indigenous grape varieties. A sophisticated and unique offering, the wine receives special handling in French oak.
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Vineyard & Production Info
Production area/appellation:
Lugana DOC
Vineyard name
Various vineyards in the Santa Cristina area
Vineyard size
7.4 acres
Soil composition
Chalk and clay
Training method
Guyot
Elevation:
196-260 feet
Vines/acre:
1416
Exposure:
Southeastern
Year vineyard planted:
1970
Harvest time:
September-October
First vintage of this wine:
1994
Bottles produced of this wine:
15,000
Winemaking & Aging
Varietal composition:
100% Trebbiano di Lugana
Fermentation container:
Stainless steel tanks and barriques
Length of alcoholic fermentation:
16-20 days
Fermentation temperature:
62-70 °F
Type of aging container:
Barriques
Type of oak:
French oak
Length of aging before bottling:
6 months
Length of bottle aging:
6 months
Analytical Data
pH level:
3.3
Acidity:
5.2 g/L
Alcohol:
13.5 %
Dry extract:
19.9 g/L
Residual sugar:
3.9 g/L
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