Lugana “Cromalgo” (2023) - Corte Sermana
It is a white wine produced in the Lombardy-Veneto region of Italy, famous for its elegant taste and fruity aroma. Its name "Cromalgo" is a tribute to the ancient history of the region, referring to an ancient Germanic people. The 2023 vintage is particularly prized for its balanced structure and its long finish.
Lugana “Cromalgo” (2023) - Corte Sermana
Type: Vino Bianco
Appellation: Lugana DOC
Grape variety: Turbiana
Vintage: 2023
Winery: Corte Sermana
Alcohol: 13%
The appellation: Lugana DOC
Lugana DOC is one of the most prestigious appellations in Italy, straddling Lombardy and Veneto on the southern shores of Lake Garda. Recognised in 1967, this appellation is known for producing elegant, mineral white wines, made mainly from the Turbiana grape (Trebbiano di Lugana), a native variety that best expresses the unique character of the area.
Find out more about Lugana DOCWhat to eat with Lugana “Cromalgo”
Who makes it: Corte Sermana
Corte Sermana is a family estate active since 2009, in the Sermana district, a short walk from Lake Garda, in the heart of the Lugana DOC area. It stands out for its small planted area of around 6 hectares, enclosed all around like a genuine “Clos” looking out over the waters of the lake.
Find out more about Corte SermanaThe vine of Lugana “Cromalgo”
Turbiana
Turbiana, also known as Trebbiano di Lugana, is a white grape variety native to northern Italy, grown mainly in the Lake Garda area. This variety is the undisputed star of Lugana DOC, where it best expresses the character of the area: freshness, minerality and longevity. Thanks to its versatility, Turbiana is used for making fresh, young wines, but also more complex, aged versions, such as riserva and late-harvest wines.
Find out moreLugana “Cromalgo”: the area
Lugana
Lugana is one of the most renowned wine areas of northern Italy, between the regions of Lombardy and Veneto, south of Lake Garda. This appellation is famous for its elegant white wines made from the Turbiana grape, a local variety of Trebbiano, which here expresses a unique freshness and complexity thanks to the clay-rich terroir and the mild climate of the lake.
Find out more about LuganaClimate: Continental
Altitude: Low Altitude (0-200 m above sea level)
Soil: Morainic
Geographical setting: Lake
Profile of Lugana “Cromalgo”
Primary aromas: Green apple, Pear, Peach
Secondary aromas: Aromatic herbs, White flowers, almonds
Tertiary aromas: Mineral notes
Tasting notes: This wine shows a bright straw-yellow colour. On the nose it offers a sophisticated bouquet of white flowers, peach and mineral notes. In the mouth it is well balanced between freshness and salinity, with a long, elegant finish recalling fruity and floral sensations. The aromas are intense and well defined, a sign of excellent ripening of the grapes. Perfect paired with fish dishes or fresh cheeses. A real delight for the palate.
| Sulphites | yes |
| Body | Medium |
| Acidity | Medium |
| Tannin | Absent |
| Sweetness | Dry |
| Finish | Medium / Long |
| Colour | Straw yellow with pale green highlights |
| Clarity | Clear |
Winemaking methods used for Lugana “Cromalgo”
Hand harvesting
Hand harvesting is a traditional, painstaking approach to picking, where bunches are selected and cut by hand straight from the vine. Compared with machine harvesting it allows far closer attention to quality, since only the best bunches are chosen and the fruit is not damaged.
Find out moreTemperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel
Temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel is a technique that makes it possible to produce fresh, fruity, clean wines, preserving the varietal aromas of the grapes at their best.
Find out moreAgeing methods used for Lugana “Cromalgo”
In stainless steel (1–6 months)
Ageing in stainless steel for 1 to 6 months is a winemaking practice widely used for young, fresh, varietal wines, aimed at preserving the aromatic fragrance and gustatory integrity of the wine immediately after fermentation. This choice allows the wine to be stabilised, to settle naturally and to be ready for drinking within a few months, retaining vitality, tension and precision.
Find out moreTime on the lees for Lugana “Cromalgo”
- Short (1–6 months)