Lugana DOCG and Soave DOCGs Flashcards
Still white wines
In which region is Lugana DOC Located?
It spans Lombardia and Veneto with most of the vineyrads in the former.
Where are Lugana DOC vineyards located?
Stretching south on a flat plain from the southern shore of Lake Garda to a string of lowland hills.
How does Lake Garda influence the the wines of Lugana DOC?
Its moderating influence and the clay soils surrounding it combine to produce its distinctive wines.
What is the grape used in Lugana DOC wine?
Turbiana, formerly known as Trebbiano di Lugana.
Is Turbiana related to Verdicchio?
It has long been debated but it is not proven.
What styles are produced in Lugana DOC?
Stiil whites mainly but some spumante and Vendemmia Tardiva are produced.
What are the three categories of Lugana DOC still whites?
Lugana, Lugana Superiore and Lugana Riserva.
What are the ageing requirements for Lugana Superiore?
Must age for at least one year after harvest and has higher production standards and ABV.
What are the ageing requirements for Lugana Riserva?
Must age for at least 24 months after harvest of which 6 must be in bottle. Also has higher production standards and ABV.
What is the character of Lugana DOC wines?
Body: Medium to full body;
Acidity: Crisp ie (High Acidity)
ABV: Medium
What are the common descriptors of Lugana DOC wines?
White flowers, citrus, apple, stone fruit, almond and mineral.
How do the Superiore and Riserva wines of Lugana differ from the entry level wine?
They are a step up in quality with more depth, minerality and ageing potential.
Which other wine can be found from the vineyards of Lugana?
Chiaretto, a dry rose of pale colour with zesty acidity, citrus, white peach and strawberry and some subtle tannic grip.
In which region is Soave DOC?
Veneto, NE of Verona, adjacent to Valpolicella.
What is the topography of Soave?
In the western part the hills are steep limestone based. The eastern part has lower, volcanic hills. To the south is a flat alluvial plain.
Where do the most prized and distinctive wines of Soave come from?
The hillside vineyards within the Classico district. They are intense and mineral.
Where do the Classico vineryards lie?
In the centre of the production zone.
What is the derivation of the Soave name?
Possibly from the Germanic “Suavi” tribe. It means “pleasing” or “gratifying” in Italian.
What is the primary grape of Soave?
Gargenega an native grape and one of Italy’s ancient.
Which grape/s is used in Soave?
Usually only Gargenega but a small amount of Chardonnay and/or Trebbiano di Soave is permitted.
What are the two appellations in Soave zone of production?
Soave DOC and Soave Superiore DOCG.
What is the source of grapes for each of the appellations in Soave zone?
Soave DOC can use grapes from anywhere in the zone both palin and hills:
Soave Superiore must only use grapes grown on hillside vineyards in a delimited area.
Are Soave and Soave Superiore released at the same time?
No - Superiore is released later than Soave DOC.
What other style of Superiore is made?
Riserva which must be aged for one year.
When can the designation “Classico” be added to a label in Soave?
If the grapes are sourced only in the Classico sub-zone then both Saove DOC and Soave Superiore DOCG can add the designation.
Why is Soave wine regarded as special?
It is considered among some of Italy’s best and long-lived white wines thank to their subtle but enticing perfume, depth and minerality.
What is the character of Saove wines?
Body: Medium;
Acidity: Crisp, medium to high;
ABV: Medium
What common descriptors are used for Soave wines?
Delicate aromas of white flowers, tangerine, lemon, pear, apple, yellow stone fruit, almond, mineral.
What was the original style of Soave wines?
Sweet, Recioto, from appassimento grapes.
Are recioto wines still made today in Soave?
Yes - Labelled as Recioto di Soave DOCG. Sweet flavours with balancing acidity
