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. — 7 days ago

Jamie Lauder

9.0

2021 vintage.
Sangiovese 60 % and Cabernet Sauvignon 40 % from Pitigliano estate in Maremma, Tuscany with a southwest exposure.
Owned by Tommasi family since 1997.
Rompicolla is ‘breakneck’ but means tremendously steep and slippery slope…a risky adventure.
Soils are deep in volcanic tuff.
Stainless steel ferment and matured 1 year in 65 HL Slavonian oak casks.
Red cherries, raspberries, savoury spice, and floral.
Medium bodied but fresh and clean on the finish.
This wine loves food ….and I appreciate that. — 7 months ago

Genie Jones

8.9

Dry. Robust. A little fruity, but not sweet. Hint tobacco. — 3 years ago

Marianne McParland

9.1

Great as a mimosa — 5 years ago

Rolf Bigler

9.0

Preis: CHF 46.- — 6 years ago

Åsa C

9.5

Gott snackevin — 6 years ago

Walter Fahr

9.1

Very nice super Tuscan, Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon blend. Easy to drink and pares well with pasta, red and white meat and a variety of dishes. Ruby color with pleasant nose and taste of dark cherry. Drank in April 2026. Smooth. — 3 months ago

Peter Coulthard

9.5

Coop. Excellent rose, more of a blush type experience to it. Crisp, not too sweet. Very enjoyable. — 4 months ago

Jeremiah Diaz

9.2

Clear, medium ruby to garnet in color; on the nose it's, clean with pronounced primary and secondary aromas of cherries, almond,and cloves; on the palate, it's dry with high acidity, medium tannins, medium alcohol, medium body, and pronounced primary and secondary flavors of tart cherry, ripe strawberry, tar, and black tea with a long finish. This wine is complex and intense. Overall, I rate this wine as very good. Nellie likes it too. — 7 months ago

with Nellie

Rex Campbell

9.2

Things that stood out: raisinated stone fruit and leather. 2017 vintage, very much enjoyed with a spaghetti bolognese. — 4 years ago

Juha Hautanen

9.2

Toimi todella hyvin poron kanssa. — 5 years ago

Lesley Light

8.9

Nice order again — 6 years ago

Trace W

9.2

Mar 2020 19.99 jus de vine Lovely fruity velvety. Another good ripasso. — 6 years ago

Kurt Schuster

8.9

Freddy, on the sweet side, but still light and pretty fresh. Honestly, a great representation of what we’re looking for here and really we had it with everything. Could probably have it with most meals. It’s such a good compliment, easily drinkable.  — 4 months ago

with Denise

Bonnie Chu

9.0

Gambero Rosso Tre bicchieri l 🇮🇹 trade tasting: Robust and powerful earthy — 5 months ago

Rob DeShane

9.0

2022: bought in Florence directly from the maker: simply lovely bright and focused wine with bright fruit and just perfect tannins and acidity! Simply good!! — 9 months ago

Riina Nieminen

9.0

Hyvä kirpeä valkkari. Hapan ja omenainen.

@Koivis
w Lauri, Kiki, äiti — 2 years ago

Kate

9.3

I buy a bottle whenever it’s in stock at wholefoods. Thus is a big seller and it’s because it’s a delicious amarone. — 4 years ago

Eddie Rifice

10

Fantastic, Affordable, Great!! — 6 years ago

Erik Elias Kantor

8.9

Great body wine with a smooth aftertaste at a very affordable price. — 6 years ago