Ancilla Lugana Ella Lugana 2018
The Ancilla Ella Lugana is a dry white wine which punches above it's price tag. This is a big white wine with loads of grapefruit and ripe citrus flavours and textures. The minerality and acidity are delicious and the wine is superb to drink on it's own or to accompany seafood or pan fried fish dishes.
Ancilla Lugana is located on the shores of Lake Garda in north east Italy. The estate comprises two vineyards: La Ghidina, located in Lugana di Sirmoine, the heart of the production area of some of the most elegant whites in Italy, and Cadellora, situated in Villa franca di Verona. It is run by Luisella Benedetti, the third generation of women to run this estate, having inherited the farm from her mother, who inherited in turn from her mother, named Ancilla. Ancilla was an extraordinary, energetic woman, who worked the fields and got up at 3am everyday make her wine producing dream come true. Following in the footsteps of her grandmother, with the passion for the land in her blood, Luisella Benedetti gave up her career in finance and took over the family business inthe early 2000's. With a hands-on approach, Luisella is involved in every aspect of winemaking and viticulture. The lifelong commitment of her grandmother and mother is a passion now shared by Luisella, which is clear to see in this exciting and pure collection of Lugana wines.
Vineyard
The grape variety Turbiana is also known as the Trebbiano di Lugana, but not to be confused with the Trebbiano found elsewhere in Italy. Research indicates that it is more likely to have a genetic similarity toVerdicchio and is one of the few native grapes capable of ageing. The vineyard is situated in Ghidina, where the vines are between 11 and 14 years old. Grown in lime, clay and limestone soils, the vines are trained on a vertical trellis system with replacement cane pruning.
Winemaking
The grapes were destemmed and lightly pressed, followed by a cold maceration on the skins. A slow fermentation took place in steel casks at a low temperature. The wine was aged on its fine lees, in stainless steel casks for five months. The wine then saw further bottle ageing for one month, prior to release.
Tasting Note
Bright and fruity with attractive aromas of yellow fruits, grapefruit and ripe citrus. Crisp, refreshing and balanced, with a hint of minerality on the palate and a lingering finish.
Serving Suggestion
Serve chilled as an apéritif or a delight with summer salads, seafood and pan-fried fish in a delicate sauce.
Grape - Turbiana 100%
Country - Italy. Region: Lombardy
Alcohol: 13%
Dry/Sweet value: 2 (1 is dry, 7 is very sweet)
Residual Sugar: 5
Contains Sulphites: Yes
Vegetarian/Vegan: Yes/Yes
Milk/Eggs: No/No
Organic/Biodynamic No/No
