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Trebbiano di Lugana, also known as Turbiana, is an indigenous white grape variety primarily found in the southern region of Lake Garda, particularly in Lugana. Trebbiano di Lugana is very similar to Trebbiano di Soave; its characteristics include compact and medium-sized bunches, with berries that have relatively thick skins. This Trebbiano variety is renowned for its good aromatic range and lively acidity. The wine produced from this grape has a straw-yellow color, which over time develops golden reflections. The olfactory profile is characterized by fruity and citrus notes, with hints of tropical fruit. On the palate, it is distinguished by great freshness and minerality, combined with a harmonious bouquet accompanied by a pleasant savoriness.

The Groppello Gentile grape is a native variety widespread on the western shore of Lake Garda. Since ancient times, the term Groppello was used to describe vines with very different traits, except for the shape of the bunch. Groppello is a black grape variety characterized by bunches distinguished by their elongated cylindrical-conical shape. The term "Groppello" comes from "groppo," meaning "knot" (in Venetian dialect), indicating the notable compactness of the bunch of this variety. Groppello Gentile is marked by medium intensity and body, characterized by a ruby red color. Its olfactory profile is distinguished by spicy notes. On the palate, it is noted for its pleasant savoriness and roundness, with a hint of acidity that makes it balanced and enjoyable.

The Barbera grape is widely spread in Piedmont, Lombardy, and several central Italian regions. Traditionally, it is referred to in the feminine as "la Barbera." The earliest written records date back to the late XVIII century when it was known at the time as "grisa" or "grisola." Over the years, the cultivation of Barbera has significantly expanded, becoming the most widespread black grape variety alongside Sangiovese. Barbera develops medium-sized, compact, and pyramid-shaped bunches. The berries, characterized by an ellipsoidal shape, have a thin skin of blue-black color. In the past, Barbera was considered a "rustic" wine due to its high fixed acidity. However, thanks to modern winemaking processes, it has gained fame by producing both excellent young wines and medium-lived wines with good structure, capable of aging and evolving with refinement. The wine presents itself with an intense ruby red color and a characteristic vinous fragrance. On the palate, the wine is characterized by a strong acidic note and low tannic content.

Sangiovese is the most cultivated black grape variety in Italy. Known since the 1500s, it is believed to originate from Tuscany, more precisely from the Chianti area. The term Sangiovese defines a large number of varieties, or clones, into which the vine has differentiated over the centuries, adapting to various territories. The vine is characterized by a compact bunch with a cylindrical-pyramidal shape made up of large, ovoid berries covered by a very waxy, black-violet skin.
Sangiovese is a late-ripening grape, with an excellent ability to adapt to different types of soils. Wines made exclusively from Sangiovese grapes are distinguished by an intense ruby red color and, after a period of aging, develop what is called a "yellowing edge". The taste is dry, moderately tannic, characterized by a slightly bitter aftertaste. Overall, it is harmonious and ideally suited for aging.

The term "Marzemino" was historically used to identify several grape varieties, often very different from each other, making it difficult to reconstruct and identify the precise origin. Today, the most well-known Marzemino grape variety originates from Veneto and has subsequently spread to Trentino, Lombardy, Friuli, and Emilia. The term Marzemino derives from "Marzarimen," meaning March grain, indicating the notable compactness of the bunch combined with the small size of the berries. Each berry is characterized by a spherical shape and a thin but sturdy skin, blue tending towards black in color.
When vinified pure, Marzemino provides wines with a deep red color. The aromas are fruity and elegant, with floral hints of violet. On the palate, it is a wine with a good degree of alcohol, savory, not very tannic, overall quite refined and harmonious.

The Rebo grape variety owes its name to researcher Rebo Rigotti (1891-1971), who created the cross between the Merlot and Teroldego varieties around 1920, with the intention of finding a substitute for Merlot to be used in less suitable areas. The cross between the two varieties resulted in a hybrid characterized by a compact bunch made up of spheroidal berries with a waxy blue-black skin. The wine produced from Rebo grapes has a very intense color, ruby red with violet hues. It has an intense aroma, with fruity notes and light spicy hints, which become more defined in aged wines. On the palate, it is dry, full-bodied, with a moderate tannin content, overall balanced also thanks to a pleasant note of freshness.

Merlot is a black grape variety originating from the Southwest of France, particularly the Bordeaux region. It arrived in Italy in the late 1800s and quickly spread throughout Veneto, Trentino-Alto Adige, and other regions. The characteristics of Merlot include a loose, pyramid-shaped bunch of medium size, composed of spherical berries with a waxy skin that is blue turning to black. The wine produced from Merlot grapes exhibits a more or less intense ruby red color, which turns to garnet after a short period of aging in barriques. It has a fruity aroma, sometimes herbaceous and vinous. On the palate, it is dry, soft, and full-bodied, with a slightly bitter after taste following a period of aging.

Pinot Bianco is the Italian name for the French variety Pinot Blanc, originally from Burgundy. This variety of Pinot has become widespread in all European countries with cool or cold climates, thanks to its enological qualities and its strong ability to adapt to different soils. Pinot Bianco is a white grape variety, characterized by compact bunches that stand out for their short cylindrical shape, made up of small spherical berries covered by a very thin green-yellow skin.
The wine produced from Pinot Bianco has good structure and body, characterized by very light shades ranging from straw yellow to yellow with greenish hues. It features unmistakable fruity and floral aromas in which scents of plum, banana, pineapple, and lemon can be recognized alongside jasmine and acacia. With a slightly bitter taste, it is harmonious and has a good body, as well as a pleasant acidic note.

Chardonnay is a grape variety originally from Burgundy. The name derives from the small village in Mâconnais called Chardonnay (from "Chardon" meaning "thistle"). The variety was introduced to Italy around 1978. Recent molecular studies have revealed that Chardonnay likely originated from a spontaneous cross between Pinot Noir and Gouais blanc. Chardonnay has a compact bunch with a pyramidal shape, composed of small spherical berries covered by a thin, waxy, greenish-yellow skin.
The wine produced from Chardonnay grapes is straw yellow in color. The incredible variety of aromatic components that Chardonnay imparts to wines emerges in different ways depending on the soils and climates where it is cultivated. On the palate, in addition to a strong degree of freshness due to high acidity, one can taste floral and fruity notes accompanied by a slight savoriness.

Pinot Noir is a grape variety originally from France, more precisely from the regions of Burgundy and Champagne. Considered the progenitor of the Pinot family, it has given rise to mutations such as Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, and Pinot Meunier. The characteristics of this variety include a compact bunch with a cylindrical shape and small size, composed of spherical or slightly oval berries with a waxy, thick, and consistent skin that is blue turning to black. The neutral color of its pulp also makes it suitable for white wine production. From the vinification of the grapes, a wine is obtained with a ruby red color that turns to brick red after a period of aging. On the palate, it presents a bitterish taste with pleasant fruity aromas paired with a distinct astringent note dictated by the significant tannic content that makes this wine overall balanced and elegant.

The Incrocio Manzoni is indeed considered a native grape variety of the province of Treviso. This variety was created from a cross between Riesling Renano and Pinot Bianco, developed by Professor Luigi Manzoni in the 1930s. From an ampelographic point of view, the Incrocio Manzoni Bianco has a small, conical or cylindrical, and compact bunch. The small, spherical berry is yellow-greenish in color, covered with a waxy, thick, and consistent skin. The wine obtained from this grape is characterized by an intense red color tending towards violet. On the palate, it stands out for its finesse and elegance, moderate alcoholic strength, and acidity, which gives it a certain degree of freshness. Its remarkable qualities allow for the production of fine and delicate wines, but with good body and balance.