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
Established in 1902 by Giacomo Tommasi in the hillside hamlet of Pedemonte di Valpolicella, Tommasi has evolved across four generations into one of the most prominent family-owned wine estates in northeastern Italy. While anchored in the classic calcareous-limestone hills of Valpolicella Classica, the estate has expanded its viticultural footprint across prominent northeastern denominations, including the mineral-rich, glacial clay terraces of Lugana on the southern shores of Lake Garda, as well as classic terroirs across Delle Venezie. Led winemaking-wise by Giancarlo Tommasi, the house operates under strict sustainability protocols certified via Equalitas. Vinification balances regional heritage with precision oenology, championing extended wood aging in large Slavonian oak casks for its iconic Amarone della Valpolicella and the ultra-prestige single-vineyard De Buris Riserva, while delivering vibrancy and saline minerality through stainless-steel vinifications in white expressions such as Le Fornaci Lugana and Le Volpare Soave Classico.
🍇 Grapes
100% Turbiana (Trebbiano di Lugana)