“I think it's truly outstanding. Probably one of the best Lugana wines I have ever had the chance to try. I've drunk it several times already, and I have always found it has a very distinctive character. Perhaps it's a little difficult to understand at the moment, because it's still closed and nervous. But, in my opinion, there is a fascinating future in store for it. It is aged in steel: just steel, no wood at all. Even though alcohol content is high, it's masked by a vivid freshness that is quite unusual for a warm vintage. The wine reeks of citrus fruits (lemon and grapefruit) and also citronella and mowed grass. It has a well-rounded vegetality and it shows a forceful minerality. There are hints of green almond and chlorophyll tones in the lingering finale. Just let it rest a while longer and it will give you great satisfaction. I'm willing to bet on it...” (Angelo Peretti).

2006 GAMBERO ROSSO GUIDE: 2 GLASSES (in the finals for 3 glasses)
I vini d'Italia 2007, L'espresso: 3 GLASSES
Vini buoni d'Italia, Touring Club Italiano: 2 GLASSES


Specifications:
Name of the wine: LUGANA D.O.C. RISERVA DEL LUPO
Alcohol content: 13.5 %
Vintage: 2003
Grape variety: 100% Trebbiano di Lugana
Location of vineyards: Sirmione (Brescia)
Vineyard extension: Selection during harvesting
Number of plants per vineyard: 3,000
Terrain: Clayey
Fermentation: Very long in steel tanks
N° of bottles produced: 6,800