Marangona Lugana, Lombardy, Italy

Mist drifts off the southern shores of Lake Garda as the 2024 Marangona Lugana takes shape, an expression of Turbiana that captures the quiet beauty of these calcareous clay slopes. Drawn from parcels vinified separately to honor their nuances, this wine channels the purity of Lugana’s landscape with clarity, precision, and an unmistakable mineral heartbeat.

Product Details:

• Grape Variety: 100% Turbiana
• Organic Certification: Yes — IT-BIO-015
• Soils: Calcareous clay
• Vine Age: ~25 years
• Fermentation: Stainless steel
• Aging: Stainless steel
• Alcohol: 12.5% ABV

Sensory Description:

The 2024 Marangona Lugana opens with shimmering notes of lemon zest, white peach, and fresh alpine herbs, all supported by a clean, mineral-driven core. On the palate, it is crisp yet supple, balancing bright acidity with a subtle salinity that evokes its lakeside origin. Hints of green apple, lime blossom, and wet stone glide into a focused, quietly persistent finish, pure, vibrant, and elegantly understated.

Winemaker's Background:

Marangona takes its name from the bell once used to mark the rhythms of rural life around Lake Garda, a fitting symbol for an estate devoted to expressing the identity of Lugana through organic farming and careful, vineyard-specific vinification. Each plot is harvested and fermented separately to preserve its unique fingerprint, with the final blend capturing a complete portrait of the region’s clay-rich soils and cooling lake influence. Stainless-steel fermentation and aging protect the grape’s purity, resulting in wines defined by clarity, minerality, and quiet depth.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve at 8–10°C (46–50°F) to accentuate its freshness and aromatic lift. This Lugana pairs beautifully with lake fish, shellfish, delicate white meats, grilled vegetables, mozzarella di bufala, and citrus-driven salads. Its crisp minerality and clean finish also make it ideal as an aperitivo alongside light bites or fresh cheeses.

With its graceful balance of fruit, minerality, and refreshing precision, the 2024 Marangona Lugana celebrates the essence of Turbiana and the quiet sophistication of the Lugana region, an elegant, organic white that shines effortlessly at the table.