Lugana
Wine · PDO · 5 municipalities
Established in 1973, the Lugana DOC occupies a unique administrative split between Lombardy and Veneto. Unlike neighboring regions, its production footprint is concentrated within just five municipalities. While Lombardy communes like Sirmione contain three-quarters of the denomination's thousand hectares, the sole Veneto commune of Peschiera del Garda handles approximately 60% of the final bottling volume. This white wine must contain at least 90% Turbiana—a grape variety officially recognized as Trebbiano di Soave. To meet base standards, the zone's 216 verified producers must limit yields to 12.5 tonnes per hectare, creating a fresh, straw-colored wine with a minimum alcohol content of 11.0% by volume.
The facts
- Colour
- straw or pale green with a tendency towards slightly golden yellow with aging
- Taste
- fresh, smooth, ranging from dry to medium-dry, harmonious, with possible slight perception of wood
- Consortium
- Consorzio tutela Lugana DOC →
The producers 216
+ 210 more — every one from the consortium's official list
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lugana produced?
- Lugana is produced in 5 municipalities in Lombardy, Italy: Desenzano del Garda, Lonato del Garda, Peschiera del Garda, Pozzolengo and more.
- What grape is Lugana made from?
- Lugana is made from Turbiana (Trebbiano di Soave / Trebbiano di Lugana) (min 90%), altre uve a bacca bianca non aromatiche idonee (Lombardia, provincia di Verona).
- What is the minimum alcohol content of Lugana?
- The minimum alcohol content of Lugana is 11% vol.
- What does DOC mean?
- DOC (Denominazione di Origine Controllata) certifies that a wine is produced in a defined zone following its official disciplinare.