Ca Lojera Laguna DOC Riserva del Lupo 2018
Description
Ca Lojera Laguna DOC Riserva del Lupo 2018. Straw yellow in colour with golden reflections, this white wine shows its elegance and sophistication on the palate, taking you like this on a journey through the stunning vineyards growing on the southern shores of Lake Garda, around Sirmione.
Aroma
This wine, Ca Lojera Laguna DOC Riserva del Lupo, shows a nose that is an invitation to dive into the glass: aromatic herbs, ripe yellow fruit, some tropical hints, delicate floral notes and citrus sensations.
Taste
In the mouth, it is a wine of great elegance and eloquence, lightness and finesse, splendid charm and delicacy, carrying good concentration and freshness, and offering fine minerality from first to last mouthful. The ripe and generous fruitiness of the wine is finely balanced by the freshness of the fine acidity, while the herbal signature (mint and eucalyptus) adds a pleasant touch of complexity to the rather intriguing finish.
Grape Variety
Made from the best Turbiana (Trebbiano di Lugana) grapes, Ca Lojera Laguna DOC Riserva del Lupo is a representation of the Lugana DOC region, well-known for its white wines.
Production Area
The grapes come from vineyards in the surrounding Sirmione area, which have fine white clay soils, and are exposed to the sun drenched climate, where the Turbiana vines grow.
Vinification
The hand harvested grapes get nothing more than a soft pressing to reveal the most delicious and irresistible must. Later, they are transferred to stainless steel tanks to ferment and allow the wine to express itself. The wine remains in steel tanks for 24 month to mature and six months in the bottle refining its flavours.
Food Pairing
Ca Lojera Laguna DOC Riserva del Lupo is the ideal wine to accompany an entire meal. It is excellent with pasta dishes and with grilled or roast beef. It pairs beautifully with fish and shellfish in general or with a single grilled fish. Riserva del Lupo is also excellent when enjoyed with sushi and sashimi.
Serving Temperature
Best served at a temperature between 8 to 10°C. Ca Lojera Laguna DOC Riserva del Lupo offers a complete sensory experience that brings its rich flavours to life and highlights the wine’s aromatic complexity.
Conclusion
Riserva del Lupo is among the most beautiful representations of Lugana DOC thanks to its elegance and style. It has an intoxicating aroma and taste; it is seductive and versatile. It is one of those white wines that take the drinker’s breath away.
