2021 Ottella, 'Le Creete' Lugana DOC, Italy   

Trebbiano di Lugana, known locally as “Turbiana”. Many scholars claim that its genetic profile is similar to that of Verdicchio, but from a point of view of phenology, agronomy and oenology, it is completely independent. Young wines like Lugana DOC and Lugana DOC Le Creete have a unique freshness, deliciousness and liveliness. Wonderful and unusual, this flavour brings to mind savouriness, spiciness and smokiness. The acidic strength gives energy and flavour and over time becomes more expansive, detailed and attractive. But it is in the aged wines that the true spirit of Lugana can be found. When bottled the Lugana Molceo enjoys transforming a little at a time, and as it changes its minerally notes develop to the full. Hydrocarbons begin to surface and evolution brings about ageing; but this is not a problem as the clays help to preserve it, giving it an unexpected longevity.