The Zenato family’s journey into the world of wine began in 1960 when Sergio followed his intuition to take a chance and believe in the vineyards of the Santa Cristina estate in the renowned Lugana wine-growing region, straddling Sirmione and Peschiera along the southern shore of Lake Garda. Following the immediate success of their Turbiana-based whites, the Zenato family began planting and producing red wines in the nearby Valpolicella region using Corvina, Rondinella and Oseleta grapes, achieving great success here too. Today, this success is reflected in 95 hectares of vineyards between Lugana and Valpolicella, as well as an estate in Bolgheri, Tuscany. Lugana Santa Cristina is a dry white wine made from 100% Turbiana grapes from the Santa Cristina estate in San Benedetto di Lugana. After harvesting, the bunches are selected in the cellar before pressing. The must ferments in temperature-controlled steel tanks and is left to age on the fine lees for 3 months. E = 315kJ/75kcal per 100ml
A wine with a bright straw-yellow colour. On the nose, an enveloping and captivating aromatic profile with citrus notes such as lime, citron and hints of grapefruit. Peach and exotic fruit. On the palate, it is fresh, with good acidity and savouriness that leaves the mouth dry and ready for the next bite.
A white wine ideal for accompanying everyday lunches and dinners with light dishes, cured meats and soft cheeses.
To fully appreciate its style, this wine should be served at a temperature of 10–12°C.
