Lugana DOC Le Fornaci 2024 Tommasi

What type of wine it is

Le Fornaci by Tommasi is a white wine made from Turbiana grapes cultivated in the immediate vicinity of Lake Garda. Classified as Lugana, it boasts a dry and harmonious style with a marked aromatic character. The winemaking process includes aging on the lees, which grants excellent structure to each sip. These characteristics introduce the glass’s identity, closely tied to its territory, and reveal a saline and mineral profile that makes for easy drinking.

Where it comes from

This wine originates in the Lugana region, where Lake Garda influences the local viticulture. The vines grow on a calcareous-clay and sandy matrix, a natural combination that supports the clear aromatic definition on the palate. The proximity to the lake is the essential element that gives the wine its perfect balance between body and aroma, resulting in a dynamic regional freshness.

How it is produced

The process begins with careful hand-picking of the grapes to maintain the varietal purity. The must undergoes fermentation at a controlled temperature, ensuring the development of a clean aromatic profile. The wine then rests for three months on the lees, gaining greater breadth and continuity of flavor. The process ends with a brief maturation in stainless steel, necessary to stabilize its precision before release.

Tasting notes

In the glass, it shows a very intense, brilliant straw-yellow color. On the nose, it releases alluring and typical tropical fruit scents, creating a fragrant composition. On the palate, it is dry and harmonious, dominated by clear hints of mango and pineapple, leading to a salty and mineral finish. The distinctive almond aftertaste accompanies a medium-long, clean, and satisfying persistence.

Food pairing

Its agile drinkability makes it ideal for accompanying appetizers and seafood finger food. It finds optimal balance when paired with first courses based on shellfish, where the saline drive enhances light sauces. At the table, it shines with fish-based cuisine in general, as it offsets intense flavors with its almond finish. A classic pairing is with spaghetti alle vongole, perfect for bringing out the marked freshness of each sip.

When to serve it

A glass suitable for convivial occasions, gracefully accompanying moments from aperitif through to the meal. It achieves its full stylistic coherence during lunches and dinners based on fish, and offers a sip enlivened by tropical hints. Careful resting in steel preserves its most fragrant notes, returning a clear and linear profile for those seeking a tempting and smooth wine at the table.