Le Morette Mandolara Lugana
⏳ Drinking Window
2023 - 2026
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Pan-seared freshwater fish, seafood antipasti, and light vegetable risottos.
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the southern shores of Lake Garda in the Lugana DOC, Le Morette's Mandolara is a classic expression of the Turbiana grape, also known as Trebbiano di Lugana. The estate, managed by the Zenato family, takes its name 'Le Morette' from the wild mallard ducks that nest in the nearby protected oasis of Lake Frassino. The Mandolara vineyard itself was historically named after the almond trees that once grew alongside the vines, hinting at the wine's characteristic delicate almond finish. Cultivated in mineral-rich, glacial clay soils, the grapes undergo temperature-controlled stainless steel fermentation and brief aging on the fine lees. This meticulous process preserves the wine's vibrant white flower, peach, and citrus aromas, underpinned by a distinct, savory salinity that reflects its unique lakeside terroir.
🍾 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)