Marangona Lugana Turbiana, Lombardia IT 2023

Marangona’s Lugana is 100% 'Turbiana,' or Trebbiano di Lugana, grown using a 'double arc' cordon. The grapes are picked by hand into small boxes, pressed as whole clusters, and fermented at low temperature. Once fermentation is complete the wine is aged on its fine lees then bottled early in the following year. The wine shows a pale straw color, with aromas of almonds, herbs, citrus and a touch of apricot. Its flavors are completely consistent with excellent acidity, fresh and long on the palate. I love this as an aperitif, or as a broadly useful table wine with roast chicken or fish.