Ottella Lugana Le Creete 2014
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The Ottella winery has been the only Veronese producer of Lugana since the end of the XIX century. According to tradition, the Ottella courtyard was birthplace to octuplets and the coat of arms found there acknowledges this fact and lends the winery its name.
According to tradition, a set of octuplets were born in the very heart of classic Lugana in the 16th century. This is attested to by the coat of arms that is preserved in Ottella courtyard and lend its name to the company.
At the end of the XIX century this winery was known as Lugana’s sole producer from Verona.
The challenge that Francesco and Michele Montresor have accepted in taking on the 30 hectares of land in the classic Lugana zone, is to create wines of modern conception whilst respecting the soil-vine pairing which cannot be disregarded wines such as the Lugana DOC Superiore Molceo 2007/2008/2009/2010/2011/2012, vintages which was awarded by the Tre Bicchieri in the Guida Vini d’Italia edited by Gambero Rosso and Lugana DOC Superiore Molceo ’92 points Wine Enthusiast.’
There are hundreds of white grape varieties grown throughout the world. Some are indigenous specialties capable of producing excellent single varietal wines. Each has its own distinct viticultural characteristics, as well as aroma and flavor profiles.
Containing an exciting mix of wine producing subregions, Lombardy is Italy’s largest in size and population. Good quality Pinot noir, Bonarda and Barbera have elevated the reputation of the plains of Oltrepò Pavese. To its northeast in the Alps, Valtellina is the source of Italy’s best Nebbiolo wines outside of Piedmont. Often missed in the shadow of Prosecco, Franciacorta produces collectively Italy’s best Champagne style wines, and for the fun and less serious bubbly, find Lambrusco Mantovano around the city of Mantua. Lugana, a dry white with a devoted following, is produced to the southwest of Lake Garda.