Wine at the Table
Lugana
The short answer
Lugana is a white Italian wine from Lombardy and Veneto (Lake Garda), made from Turbiana (Trebbiano di Lugana). It tastes round, citrus and almond and pairs best with lake fish, risotto and grilled vegetables.
- Style
- Round, citrus and almond, Lombardy and Veneto (Lake Garda)
- Glass
- White wine glass at 48°F / 9°C
- Strength
- About 12.5–13% ABV
Where it comes from
Grown on clay soils on the southern shore of Lake Garda.
What you need
- Grape: Turbiana (Trebbiano di Lugana)
- Region: Lombardy and Veneto (Lake Garda)
- Style: Round, citrus and almond
How Larry builds it
- 01
Get the temperature right. Serve at 48°F / 9°C. Pull it from the fridge a few minutes before pouring.
- 02
Pour with food. Built for the table: lake fish, risotto and grilled vegetables.
- 03
Larry's tip. Lake fish and a Lugana. Life is good.
Larry’s rule: Lake fish and a Lugana. Life is good.
Variations worth making
Questions people ask
What food goes with Lugana?
Lugana pairs well with lake fish, risotto and grilled vegetables.
What grape is Lugana made from?
Turbiana (Trebbiano di Lugana), grown in Lombardy and Veneto (Lake Garda).
What does Lugana taste like?
Round, citrus and almond.
What temperature should Lugana be served at?
About 48°F / 9°C.
What to eat with it
Pour it like Larry
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