Zenato Lugana San Benedetto
Wine Description
Zenato has isolated a unique clone of Trebbiano which is highly reputed for its distinct, flavorful character. The Trebbiano di Lugana grapes are sourced from estate vineyards in San Benedetto, a village just south of Lake Garda, between the towns of Desenzano and Peschiera del Garda. Meticulously fermented in stainless steel, this wine is a perennial favorite among Italian wine lovers who appreciate something off the beaten path.
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Vineyard & Production Info
Production area/appellation:
Lugana DOC
Vineyard name
The San Benedetto area
Soil composition
Clay
Training method
Guyot
Elevation:
198-264 feet
Vines/acre:
1,480-1,600
Yield/acre:
4 tons
Exposure:
Southern/Southeastern
Year vineyard planted:
1988
Harvest time:
September-October
First vintage of this wine:
1967
Winemaking & Aging
Varietal composition:
100% Trebbiano di Lugana
Fermentation container:
Stainless steel tanks
Length of alcoholic fermentation:
20-25 days
Fermentation temperature:
63-64 °F
Type of aging container:
Stainless steel tanks
Size of aging container:
300 HL
Length of aging before bottling:
6 months
Length of bottle aging:
2 months
Analytical Data
pH level:
3.4
Acidity:
5.6 g/L
Alcohol:
13.5 %
Dry extract:
22.1 g/L
Residual sugar:
4.5 g/L
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