Ottella - Lugana 2024 (750ml) Colli della Toscana Centrale

Ottella - Lugana 2024 (750ml) Colli della Toscana CentraleThe Otella Estate Azienda Agricola Ottella was founded in 1880 and the Montresor family has been grape growers for many generations at the Southern end of Lake Garda, near Peschiera del Garda in the D. O. C. (northwest Italy). The winery is named after a legend that says some octuplets were born at the farm in the 16th century, and the family had immortalized the tradition naming the winery "Ottella". The Otella Vineyard The family owns 25 hectares

But it is a thing of beauty unto itself

The terroir also confers unparalleled finesse

with a great finish

Viticulture: Undergoing active conversion to organic viticulture

Lingering chocolate and spices

Gérard Quivy is a well dressed fifty-something winemaker

very balanced with a long

The Frappato grape is a fresh and vibrant variety with a sapid and rich palate of morello cherry and wild herbs

Slightly herbaceous distinct taste

who runs the estate with her mother Emiliana

Fermentation was carried out using active dry yeast at 82-86°F

8 to 10 months ageing in stainless steel vats