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Tommasi Le Fornaci Lugana 2024
Veneto, ItalyMany are attracted to the intense floral notes combined with citrus. On the palate, the flavours are bold, blending lime, grapefruit, and honeysuckle with salty almonds. The taste is dry, and the style is elegant with a mineral finish. It makes a fantastic seafood wine, ideal for the West Coast. Le Fornaci, produced by the Tommasi family, is a Lugana DOC from the southern tip of Lake Garda, due east of Verona. Historically, Lugana has been the beverage of choice for tourists visiting Lake Garda each year. The DOC spans two Italian regions: Lombardy, with 90% of the vines on the western side; and Veneto, where 60% of the winemaking occurs. Le Fornaci, meaning 'the Furnace,' is named after a local Roman brick kiln, but the spotlight is on the turbiana grape. Initially thought to be a Trebbiano variety (known as Trebbiano di Lugana until 2008), DNA analysis confirmed it is a close relative of verdicchio, which is widely cultivated in the Marche region. The grapes are hand harvested at night by machine and then shipped to the Tommasi winery in Pedemonte di Valpolicella. The fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks, with no malolactic fermentation or oak, preserving its freshness as it ages briefly (three months) on its lees.Tasted: 14 February 2026Tasted by: Anthony GismondiPrices:| BC | $32.99 | 750ml | select private retailers |
| AB | $25.99 | 750ml | select private retailers |
Univins and Spiritueux
Grape: TurbianaCSPC: 30613UPC: 8004645359105
