Brut
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2023
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Seafood risotto, raw shellfish platters, or classic Italian antipasti.
✨ Technical Specifications
Zenato's Lugana Brut is a brilliant expression of the Turbiana (Trebbiano di Lugana) grape, crafted using the traditional Metodo Classico. Founded in 1960 by Sergio Zenato, the estate has been instrumental in showcasing the nobility of the Lugana appellation. Grown in the fertile, clay-rich morainic soils south of Lake Garda, the grapes benefit from a unique microclimate tempered by lake breezes. This sparkling wine undergoes secondary fermentation in the bottle and rests on its lees, developing a refined effervescence that beautifully balances the grape's natural high acidity and vibrant minerality with delicate notes of white flowers, golden apple, and toasted brioche. It is a celebratory nod to the rich winemaking history of the region.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1960 by Sergio and Carla Zenato on the southern banks of Lake Garda, Zenato is an iconic dual-terroir estate celebrated for elevating the profile of Turbiana (Trebbiano di Lugana) as well as mastering classic Veronese reds. The family's viticultural footprint spans mineral-laden, compacted morainic clays in Lugana alongside hillside limestone and calcareous marl terraces at Tenuta Costalunga in Sant'Ambrogio di Valpolicella. Managed today by second-generation siblings Alberto and Nadia Zenato, the estate emphasizes certified sustainable viticulture under Equalitas frameworks, marrying regional traditions with meticulous modern precision. Winemaking prioritizes varietal clarity, structural longevity, and terroir fidelity, highlighted by temperature-controlled stainless steel aging for whites, wood maturation for selections, and refined appassimento techniques for red expressions. Benchmark labels include the flagship Lugana Riserva Sergio Zenato, Lugana San Benedetto, Metodo Classico Lugana Brut, and monumental red icons including Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Riserva and Ripassa Valpolicella Superiore.
🍇 Grapes
100% Turbiana (Trebbiano di Lugana)