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
Founded in 1960 by Sergio Zenato and his wife Carla, the Zenato estate is situated along the historic southern shores of Lake Garda in Peschiera del Garda, bridging the viticultural traditions of Veneto and Lombardy. Guided by a profound passion for local terroir and indigenous grape varieties, Sergio became a seminal visionary who championed the potential of Turbiana to craft world-class Lugana white wines before expanding the family's holdings into the prestigious hills of Valpolicella Classica. Today, the estate is passionately managed by their children, Alberto and Nadia Zenato, who uphold the family's dedication to meticulous vineyard management and traditional winemaking excellence. Zenato is celebrated globally for its benchmark expressions, including the mineral-rich Lugana Riserva Sergio Zenato, opulent Amarone della Valpolicella Classico, and single-vineyard Corvina bottlings like Cresasso.
🍇 Grape Varieties
100% Turbiana (Trebbiano di Lugana)