Freddy R. Troya

9.0

Tommasi Le Fornaci — Lugana 2023
Lake Garda, Lombardy, Italy 🇮🇹

Overview
Made from Turbiana, the signature grape of Lugana, this is a wonderfully approachable expression from vineyards just south of Lake Garda. Soft, fragrant, and effortlessly charming, it favors freshness and delicacy over complexity or weight.

Aromas & Flavors
White peach, pear, citrus, and gentle tropical fruit lead the way, complemented by delicate floral notes and a subtle mineral undertone.

Mouthfeel
Light- to medium-bodied, fresh, and softly textured. The acidity is lively without being sharp, while the fruit gives the palate a pleasing roundness and an easy, clean finish.

Food Pairings
Grilled fish, shrimp, light pasta, risotto, fresh salads, mild cheeses, or simply enjoyed on its own.

Verdict
An affable, uncomplicated white that knows exactly what it wants to be. Fruity, fresh, delicate, and extremely versatile—one of those bottles equally comfortable at the dinner table, an afternoon gathering, or poured casually without thinking twice.

Did You Know?
Lugana sits along the southern shores of Lake Garda, where clay-rich soils and the lake’s moderating influence provide an excellent environment for Turbiana. The grape is closely related to Verdicchio and is particularly valued for combining freshness, texture, and subtle minerality.

🍷 Personal Pick
This is pure easygoing pleasure. Nothing cerebral or demanding here, just a delightful, softly tropical, gently mineral white that almost anyone can appreciate. Season, occasion, or level of wine experience hardly matters; chill it, pour it, and enjoy. — 13 days ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.1

2023 vintage. Medium body. This showed well at the FLB (Friday Lunch Bunch) weekly affair. Some sleekness. Some exoticism. Some mineralité. 6.26.26. — 2 months ago

Jess

9.0

Pale lemon color.
Aromas of citrus.
Dry. Flavors of citrus, tangerine, nectarine, honeysuckle, orange blossom. Rich body and flavor.

Intensity: 5/5
Complexity: 2/5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 4/5 — 2 years ago

Pooneet K

9.0

Very nice and unusual white. Turbiana from near lake Garda. Odd grape - seems like we don’t know if it’s really trebbiano or Verdicchio. Salty and acidic in a good way. Quite a good value. — 3 years ago

Alexandra Albin

9.0

love this rich wine! body and citrus flavors — 6 years ago

Ming L

9.1

My first Turbiana, or Trebbiano di Lugana but genetically a Verdicchio.
Nose of ripe stone fruits, lemon zest, wet stone, light white floral, and hint of almond. Medium to full body. Firm, vivid acidity provides good tension to the otherwise textured palate, finished with a medium mineral note.
This old vine riserva bottling is like a hybrid between Napa chard and Chablis. Will need to taste more Turbiana. — 6 years ago

Sagee Aran

9.2

A rich golden hue, opens with an inviting, moderately intense nose of ripe stone fruits. On the palate, it balances medium to full body with a crisp acidity that cuts through the weight. The oak influence is notices, lending subtle structure rather than heavy the flavor, and it finishes with a long, savory note. Enjoyable . — 15 days ago

Aleksei Snitsarenko

9.5

Очень интересное. Чуть больше кислоты чем обычно в Лугане. Но вкус законченный цветы, легкие фрукты. Очень понравилось — a month ago

Sagee Aran

9.0

A fantastic every day white for the family meal — 3 months ago

Doug Young

9.3

Delicious dry wine from the southern shore of Lago Garda. — 3 years ago

with Pam

Randy Fuller

9.6

This Lombardian white wine opens with a floral nose, which is quickly joined by the scent of apricots and grapefruit. There is an overriding sense of salinity, with a touch of lanolin as well. On the palate, that salinity comes bursting forth in a nutty, mineral-driven flavor. The acidity is racy enough for shellfish but not sharp enough to hurt the taste buds. If you’d like a wine which comes on like an Albariño and then behaves like a Roussanne before becoming a Sauvignon Blanc, this wine should make you happy. It made me ecstatic. — 5 years ago

Eddie Rifice

10

Fantastic, Affordable, Great!! — 6 years ago

Moritz

9.0

Fruity, easy, mild - love it — 7 years ago

Willem Jan Withagen

8.9

Nice and fresh. Lemon and new green apples. — a month ago

Pinotman /// Andreas

9.0

100% Turbiana from close to Lake Garda. Apparently unique to the area. Never heard of the grape. Quite herbal, quince, citrus, touch bitter. Complex. And for the money a great deal. — a month ago

Markus Kruschke

9.2

Beautiful Lugana. First try on date night in Lazise on vacation in June 2026 in Ristorante Vecchia Dogana — a month ago

Doug Powers

9.1

Very fragrant with ripe pear, citrus (lemon and lime?), floral, great acidity and balance, big flavors but light on its feet, wonderful Italian Bianco!! — 7 months ago

with Jim

No Knees

9.6

Nose: underripe mango
Palate: preserved lemon, subtle salinity, mineral finish. — 5 years ago

Michael Duffy

9.2

Awesome. Herbaceous and minty but lush and textural. Rivals champagne for sure, with a little something extra and unusual that the latter can’t provide. — 6 years ago

Kristin the Wine Girl

9.0

Floral gardenia, fresh pineapple, juicy pink lady apple. Fresh, crisp and delightful, on its own or with spicier fare. Also delicious with Bulgarian sheep’s feta and EVOO - truly a perfect pairing! — 6 years ago