Liguria di Levante Bianco IGT “Labianca” (2023) - Lunae

The name “Labianca” evokes the white colour of the marble mountains that mark the landscape of the town of Luni, from which the wine draws its inspiration. Cantine Lunae is one of the most representative wine estates in Liguria, with a production that showcases native grape varieties and the local area.

The appellation: Liguria di Levante IGT

Liguria di Levante IGT is an appellation covering a wide area in the eastern part of Liguria, between the Gulf of Poets, the Cinque Terre and the inland hills. Recognised for its flexibility and stylistic variety, Liguria di Levante IGT allows producers to express the richness of the area through white, red, rosé and sweet wines, made with both native and international grape varieties.

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Who makes it: Lunae

Founded in the 60s, Cantine Lunae is today a benchmark for Vermentino from Liguria, thanks to the Bosoni family’s commitment to championing the terroir of the Lunigiana. The winery’s approach combines tradition and innovation, with particular attention to sustainability and to the quality of the grapes. Lunae stands out for making wines that mirror the land, with a perfect balance between freshness, salinity and structure.

The vine of Liguria di Levante Bianco IGT “Labianca”

Vermentino

Vermentino is a highly prized white grape variety, found mainly in the coastal regions of the Mediterranean. Its origin is debated, but it is thought to come from the Iberian peninsula or from Liguria, from where it would then have spread to Sardinia, Tuscany and Corsica. Today it is also grown in some areas of southern France.

Malvasia

Malvasia is one of the oldest and most widespread grape varieties in the Mediterranean basin, known for its incredible versatility and its ability to adapt to different areas and winemaking styles. The name "Malvasia" does not refer to a single variety, but to a vast family of varieties, both white and black, grown in various regions of Italy, Spain, Greece and Portugal.Wines made from Malvasia can be white, red, rosé, sparkling, passito and fortified, demonstrating this variety’s adaptability to a range of styles and winemaking traditions.

Liguria di Levante Bianco IGT “Labianca”: the area

Climate: Mediterranean

Altitude: Low Altitude (0-200 m above sea level)

Soil: Sandy / Silty

Geographical setting: Coast

Profile of Liguria di Levante Bianco IGT “Labianca”

Primary aromas: Ripe fruit (peach, apricot), citrus (lemon, grapefruit) and Floral notes (white flowers, acacia)

Secondary aromas: Mediterranean aromatic herbs (sage, rosemary), mineral notes

Tasting notes: The “Labianca” 2023 shows a bright straw-yellow colour. On the nose it offers intense aromas of ripe fruit and citrus, accompanied by floral and aromatic-herb notes. On the palate it is fresh and savoury, with good structure and a persistent, citrusy finish.

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