Manchester Sheldon

9.1

Velvety and soft with light buttery flavors followed by hay and dried floral notes. — 3 days ago

Sagee Aran

9.1

Flowery and crisp. Interesting palate. Better after 45 minutes from opening. — a month ago

Kate Parkerson

9.4

Very nice, slightly dry but smooth. Great with meatloaf. — 3 months ago

Eric Grasser

9.0

Driven by lemon zest, candied grapefruit, underripe peach, salinity and dry minerality. — 4 months ago

Todd Scurci

8.9

#eatalywines #lugana this vintage much better day after opening (too much fruit) — 21 days ago

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Jess

9.1

Pale lemon color.
Aromas of pear, honeysuckle.
Dry. Flavors of pear, ginger, orange blossom.

Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 3/5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 4/5 — 2 months ago

Mark Mannebach

9.0

Crisp with vibrant flavors. — 3 months ago

Defne Oezdursun

8.9

Melon smell with slight strawberry taste, very light in taste and smooth- very pale color — 21 days ago

Paul Weil

9.0

This is an example of the “fresh” style of Lugana, meant to be consumed sooner than later. It has bright flavors of pineapple, green apples and green bell pepper, with a hint of honeysuckle to the finish. It has enough acidity to stand up to spicy foods. It is not overly sweet, with perhaps the residual sugar of a California Sauvignon Blanc. — 2 months ago

Paul Weil

9.0

This is another Lugana wine, 100% Turbiana. It differs from the “Clay” in that it’s 100% stainless steel, whereas the Clay has 10% of the grapes aged in (old) oak barrels. This is a common practice in the Lugana region; one wine release is “fresh”, aged in all stainless steel, made for immediate drinking, whereas the reserve release has up to 10% of the grapes in restrained oak, and is intended to be aged a bit, like a Riesling.

This “fresh” wine has stronger flavors than the Clay. It really reminds one of a top-tier New Zealand SB. The citric flavors are there, but not overpowering; however, the finish has that bright acidic buzz. The body has the grassy tones that I am coming to associate with this region/style. There’s a touch of sweetness, easy to miss, which comes to the fore when paired with spicier foods.

I wish these wines were easier to procure in the US! They’re made primarily for the German market, hence the similarities to Riesling. — 3 months ago