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Riserva Molceo Lugana White Blend

9.128 ratings
9.110 pro ratings
Lugana, Brescia, Lombardia, Italy
White Blend
Chicken, Turkey, Duck, Goose, Squash & Root Vegetables, Pork, Mushrooms, Shellfish, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Manchego & Parmesan, Cream Sauces
Top Notes For
David L

18’ LUGANA DOC RISERVA MOLCEO.
Light- medium bodied.
Nose- Flowers- white & yellow, apricot.
Golden yellow color.
Nicely layered, mineral, stone fruits, citrus - soft/ light grapefruit - honey-lime- saline- twist?!?.
Beautiful wine.

18’ LUGANA DOC RISERVA MOLCEO.
Light- medium bodied.
Nose- Flowers- white & yellow, apricot.
Golden yellow color.
Nicely layered, mineral, stone fruits, citrus - soft/ light grapefruit - honey-lime- saline- twist?!?.
Beautiful wine.

Jul 2nd, 2021
Randy Fuller

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.

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.

Mar 14th, 2021
Steve Tishco

Melon, grapefruit, medium bodied nicely balanced. Just a hint of oak

Melon, grapefruit, medium bodied nicely balanced. Just a hint of oak

1 person found it helpfulSep 11th, 2015
Eric Grasser

Serious Italian white with a voluptuous weight to pair with duck, pork and beef. Lemon citrus flavor on top of its honeyed weight. A real eye opener for barrel aged Lugana

Serious Italian white with a voluptuous weight to pair with duck, pork and beef. Lemon citrus flavor on top of its honeyed weight. A real eye opener for barrel aged Lugana

1 person found it helpfulMar 6th, 2015
Sean Nelson

Trebbiano made Amarone-style. Delish.

Trebbiano made Amarone-style. Delish.

1 person found it helpfulFeb 13th, 2015
Alex Hill

Beautiful Trebbiano di Lugana. It shows strong similarities to high quality Verdicchio di Matelica which I am more familiar with. White peach, sea spray and almond aromas with crisp acid and a textured mouthfeel.

Beautiful Trebbiano di Lugana. It shows strong similarities to high quality Verdicchio di Matelica which I am more familiar with. White peach, sea spray and almond aromas with crisp acid and a textured mouthfeel.

Mar 29th, 2016
MICHAEL COOPER DipWSET

Owner TomeVinos wine shops, WSET Level 3, Blogger www.spanishwinesandmore.com, blog.tomevinos.com

9.1

Great wine from a great #italian producer.

Great wine from a great #italian producer.

Sep 23rd, 2015
Ted
9.3

A return to my Friday night whites. Love this one. Got me some grapefruit and peach. Wish I was sitting outside drinking this but it snowed again today😩

A return to my Friday night whites. Love this one. Got me some grapefruit and peach. Wish I was sitting outside drinking this but it snowed again today😩

Mar 23rd, 2019
Steve Rura

Sturdy white that would hold up to a lot of dishes. Had it with pizza. #garagiste

Sturdy white that would hold up to a lot of dishes. Had it with pizza. #garagiste

Nov 19th, 2015
Astrid Lewis

2011 vintage. Xmas day lunch 2014

2011 vintage. Xmas day lunch 2014

Dec 31st, 2014