Ottella - Le Creete Lugana, 2018
Ottella was founded in 1880 by the Montresor family. The winery is located in the Veneto part of the Lugana appellation, and more precisely Peschiera del Garda, in the province of Verona. Today, Ottella is run by Lodovico, Francesco and Michele Montresor, who own 25 hectares planted with trebbiano di Lugana (also called “Turbiana” locally).
“Le Creete” is Ottella’s fresh and dynamic expression of Lugana. Its grapes come from a small parcel whose soil is rich in chalk and white clay. Fermentation takes place in steel and afterwords the wine is left on its lees for 6 to 8 months before being bottled.
The wine is pale lemon in colour. On the nose, it opens up with focus and concentration of flavours. Yellow apple notes mingle with nectarine and passion fruit. The fruit component is magnificently integrated with a pungent herbal note and floral scents. Tarragon, elderflower, alpine flower and acacia blossom contribute to the aromatic profile.
On the palate, “Le Creete” is medium bodied, poignant and aromatic in the attack. The fruit notes found on the nose mingle with elderflower and gooseberry on the palate. High in acidity, the wine has a compelling tingling salinity. It’s sleek yet rich in character. Good intensity and finish.