Lugana 'Conchiglia' Citari 2024

Citare's Lugana "Conchiglia" was created in San Martino della Battaglia, a town overlooking Lake Garda near the tower erected in memory of the Risorgimento event that sparked the uprisings for the unification of Italy. The family-run winery began production around 1975, although a few years earlier, grandfather Francesco Gettulli had begun cultivating and tending the land in this area. The passion and art of winemaking were passed down to his daughter Giovanna, who in turn inspired her children Maria Giovanna and Francesco: the latter now successfully runs the family business, with his eyes always on the future.

Citare's Lugana "Conchiglia" vineyards cover an area of approximately 21 hectares, all facing south, an ideal position for absorbing sunlight for several hours a day, ensuring excellent and complete ripening of the grapes. The soil is mainly composed of clay and limestone with a good presence of mineral salts, resulting in a final product with an elegant structure but also plenty of character. The work between the rows is focused on sustainability, thanks to the choice not to use chemicals, herbicides or pesticides, and to follow the natural growth and development phases of the plants. The grapes are harvested manually, with the best bunches being selected immediately. Fermentation takes place in steel tanks in the cellar, followed by 7 months of ageing on the fine lees.

Citare's Lugana "Conchiglia" has a straw yellow colour with greenish reflections; its bouquet is reminiscent of ripe, juicy yellow fruit such as apples and white peaches, with citrus notes on the finish. On the palate, it is elegant and particularly refined with a fresh finish that balances the whole and makes it pleasant to drink. It is recommended with clam-based dishes, fried fish and margherita pizza. A unique product to share at the Christmas Eve table with a light menu, to enjoy together a wine that is the result of careful and passionate work.