​Lugana D.O.C. Cascina Ardea Tognazzi

In today’s review we bring you to the discovery of the "Cascina Ardea", the Lugana D.O.C. wine of the winery, vintage 2022.

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Benedetto Tognazzi winery is located in the eastern part of Brescia, in Caionvico, in the historic area dedicated to the D.O.C. Botticino, in the valley called "Valverde", which, protected by the chain of the Prealps, characterized by a mild climate and clay-like soilslimestone, has ancient wine tradition. Botticino red wine is the historic wine of the winery, expression of this territory.

Benedetto and his son Giuliano Tognazzi, who represents the third generation of Tognazzi, lead a winery engaged in the production of the wine pearls of their territory.

In 1998, the winery’s area was expanded through the acquisition of 6 hectares of vineyards in Peschiera del Garda, in the province of Verona, in Veneto, on the border with the nearby province of Brescia and Lombardy, near Garda Lake. Here, a modern winery was built, in which the Tognazzi give life to the Lugana white wines. It is located in a very particular area, defined as a kind of "climate cradle", with a micro climate positively influenced by the breezes coming from the Lake, which make summers less hot and winters more temperate and mild, as well as less subject to dangerous frosts. Moreover, here the soils are fertile, clayey and rich in mineral salts.

In this context the Lugana wine "Cascina Ardea" Tognazzi was born. It is made from 100% Turbina (Trebbiano di Lugana) grapes, which are gently pressed after harvesting. Fermentation takes place at a controlled temperature and strictly in steel tanks. Also the aging and maturation of the wine take place in steel to preserve the original aromas of the grape and to prevent the appearance of tertiary aromas that could hide them. The wine completes its aging, for a short time, in bottle, and then it is put on the market.

Let’s go to the tasting of the last vintage 2022.

The wine Lugana D.O.C. "Cascina Ardea" Tognazzi 2022 is straw yellow with evident greenish reflections. The bouquet of aromas is characterized by delicacy and extreme pleasantness: the nose perceives sensations of floral character combined with notes of almond, which we find on the finish, and citrus hints. On the palate it stands out for its freshness, flavor and minerality, like that of the land where its grapes are grown. The sip is smooth and the wine is pleasant and easy to drink. Everything is enclosed in a rather important structure (13.5% vol.), which enhances the other sensations that we felt.

It is a very good wine for aperitifs of all kinds. During meals it is indicated with dishes rich in vegetables or with second courses of white meat, not too tasty.

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