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
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)