Fornaci
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2024
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Excellent alongside grilled freshwater fish, seafood risotto, or light poultry dishes.
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the southern shores of Lake Garda, Tommasi's 'Fornaci' is a luminous expression of the Lugana DOC, crafted entirely from the indigenous Turbiana (Trebbiano di Lugana) grape. The name 'Fornaci' pays homage to the ancient Roman brick kilns discovered in the region, a testament to the dense, mineral-rich white clay soils that define this unique lakeside terroir. The Tommasi family meticulously nurtures these vines, benefiting from the mild microclimate created by Lake Garda's breezes. Vinified in temperature-controlled stainless steel and aged on its fine lees, this white wine beautifully balances vibrant citrus and white peach aromas with a distinct, savory minerality and a refreshing, almond-tinged finish.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1902 by Giacomo Battista Tommasi, Tommasi is an esteemed historic wine estate based in Pedemonte in the heart of the Valpolicella Classica zone of Veneto, Italy. Still owned and meticulously managed by the fourth generation of the Tommasi family, the estate has established itself as an international benchmark for authentic Northern Italian viticulture. The winery is renowned for its mastery of traditional regional winemaking techniques, particularly the native appassimento grape-drying method used to craft their powerful, long-lived Amarone della Valpolicella Classico and prestigious single-vineyard bottlings like Ca' Florian and Rafael. Alongside their iconic Valpolicella red wines, Tommasi produces refined Lugana whites, elegant Chiaretto rosés, and characterful dessert wines that celebrate indigenous varietals and historic terroirs.
🍇 Grape Varieties
100% Turbiana (Trebbiano di Lugana)