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Ottella Lugana Bianco
Azienda Agricola Ottella
Italy - Veneto - Lugana DOC

The grapes for this wine come from the estate vineyards in San Benedetto di Lugana - vineyards that are most suitable due to the high content of white clay.

Intense straw yellow color with green tinges. Exotic notes, candied and citrus fruits, fine and elegant minerality. Warm and deep on the nose. Expressive finesse, rich and persistent texture on the palate.

Specifications
Appellation
Lugana DOC
Wine Type
White
Varietal(s)
100% Trebbiano di Lugana
Soil type
White clay
Vinification
Hand harvested. Soft pressing of the whole bunch for most of the grages, the rest with gentle destemming by oscillation. Racking for natural sedimentation and slow temperature-controlled fermentation; Aged 5 months on fine lees.
Pairings

Pairs best with fish-based plates, soup, pasta or rice, white meats.

Reviews and News

2022 Ottella Lugana Bianco - 90 PTS - JS

2022 Ottella Lugana Bianco - 90 PTS - JS

james suckling hq logo plain“Aromas of lemon verbena, mint, unripe stone fruit and wet stone. Medium-bodied with kaffir lime and saline minerals emerging on the focused finish. Drink now."

- James Suckling (July 2023), 90 pts

2021 Ottella Lugana Bianco - Silver Medal - 90 PTS - DWWA

2021 Ottella Lugana Bianco - Silver Medal - 90 PTS - DWWA

decanter silver 2022“Fresh, with a nice combination of green fruit and pears alongside exotic mango and guava. Light and elegant with vibrant acidity."

- Decanter World Wine Awards 2022, 90 pts - SILVER MEDAL

 

2020 Ottella Lugana Bianco - 91 PTS - Editors' Choice - WE

2020 Ottella Lugana Bianco - 91 PTS - Editors' Choice - WE

wine enthusiast 91 pts"Intense aromas of white spring flower, grapefruit and pineapple leap from the glass. The grapefruit note marches over to the tangy, refreshing palate along with white peach, tropical fruit and crisp acidity. It closes on a saline note. - KERIN O’KEEFE"

- Wine Enthusiast (September 2021), 91 pts - EDITORS' CHOICE

2020 Ottella Lugana Bianco - 3 stars - Great Value - WP

2020 Ottella Lugana Bianco - 3 stars - Great Value - WP

wplogo“This wine hails from a small appellation in northern Italy, just south of Lake Garda. It’s crisp and refreshing, with aromas of white flowers and flavors of quince and apricot, and a hint of lemongrass."

- Washington Post (April 2022)

2018 Ottella Lugana Bianco - 91 PTS - Editors' Choice - WE

2018 Ottella Lugana Bianco - 91 PTS - Editors' Choice - WE

wine enthusiast 91 pts"Tropical fruit, white spring flower and a hint of crushed tomato-vine lead the nose. The juicy palate doles out honeydew melon, grapefruit and papaya alongside crisp acidity. A saline note caps off the finish. - KERIN O’KEEFE"
- Wine Enthusiast (August 2019), 91 pts - EDITORS' CHOICE

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2017 Ottella Lugana Bianco - 91 PTS - WE

2017 Ottella Lugana Bianco - 91 PTS - WE

wine enthusiast 91 pts"Tangy and delicious, this bright wine offers aromas suggesting white spring flower and ripe orchard fruit. The savory, linear palate doles out crisp green apple, honeydew melon and juicy grapefruit alongside fresh acidity."
- Wine Enthusiast (September 2018), 91 pts

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2016 Ottella Lugana Bianco - 89 PTS - WE

2016 Ottella Lugana Bianco - 89 PTS - WE

wine enthusiast 89 pts"This wine's tropical fruit and fragrant white flower scents lift out of the glass while the lively palate doles out juicy white peach, green apple and grapefruit flavors. It has clean, crisp finish."
- Wine Enthusiast (July 2017), 89 pts

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2015 Ottella Lugana Bianco - 89 PTS - WE

2015 Ottella Lugana Bianco - 89 PTS - WE

wine enthusiast 89 pts"Honeysuckle, white stone fruit and honeydew melon scents are at the fore along with a whiff of tomato leaf. The bright, juicy palate is full of white peach, mature apple and a white almond note while fresh acidity perks up the creamy flavors."
- Wine Enthusiast (July 2016), 89 pts

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2014 Ottella Lugana Bianco - 90 PTS - WE

2014 Ottella Lugana Bianco - 90 PTS - WE

wine enthusiast 90 pts"Aromas of white flower, tropical fruit and peach mingle in the glass. The round, juicy palate offers stone fruit, green apple and mineral alongside bright acidity. The lingering finish has a note of ginger drop. - Kerin O'Keefe"
- Wine Enthusiast (June 2015), 90 pts

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2013 Ottella Lugana Bianco - 89 PTS - WE

2013 Ottella Lugana Bianco - 89 PTS - WE

wine enthusiast 89 pts"A supple, medium-bodied white, it conveys aromas of stone fruit, pine apple and banana. The juicy, round palate offers sweet peach, green apple, zesty citrus and a mineral note alongside crisp acidity. - Kerin O'Keefe"
- Wine Enthusiast (June 2014), 89 pts

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2012 Ottella Lugana Bianco - 89 PTS - IWINE

2012 Ottella Lugana Bianco - 89 PTS - IWINE

I Wine Review"Light straw color. The Lugana Blanco reveals pleasant scents of grapefruit. It's a bright, fresh clean wine with good flavor concentration of quince, citrus, and herbs. It finishes with excellent length. Made from the Turbiano grape, a clone of Trebbiano di Lugana."
- I-WineReview (December 2013), 89 pts

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2012 Ottella Lugana Bianco - 3 Stars - Washington Post

2012 Ottella Lugana Bianco - 3 Stars - Washington Post

Washington Post"Trebbiano is a white grape usually made into cheap, innocuous wines. The Ottella is neither. Rather, it is an example of what the grape can be when the viticulture is careful. With apricot and quince flavors, plus a little tangerine and lemon thyme, the wine is ideal for a weekend brunch on the patio or a first course of seafood salad. This is new to the D.C.-area market, but I hope it becomes a standard. 12.5 percent."
- Washington Post (September 3, 2013), ★★★

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Producer Information: Azienda Agricola Ottella

Azienda Agricola Ottella was founded in 1880 by the Montresor family; a grape growing family for many generations. The winery is located at the Southern end of Lake Garda, near ...
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