Verona, Italy
Tommasi is a family viticultural company founded in 1902. The estate is run by the 4th generation of the family, nine members working together in complete harmony, each with his well defined area of responsibility. It is situated in Pedemonte, in the heart of Valpolicella Classico region, a small piece of land in the North – West of Verona, between the plains and Lessini mountains and near Garda lake
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Le Fornaci Lugana
| SKU | 846132 |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Verona |
| Type | White |
| Varietal | Turbiana |
| Listing | |
| Case Config. | 6x750ml |
| Available In | BC AB |
Colour
Moon yellow colour.
Aroma
The perfume is clean and spicy, highlighted by delicious hints of tropical fruit.
Flavour
Elegant and well-balanced. Medium-bodied taste with a clean, crisp finish.
Food Pairing
Excellent with sea food and cold white meats, light appetizers and soups.
More Info
This is the flagship white wine of the Tommasi family. It is made from the magnificent parcel of the south shore of Lake Garda. Wine is fermented in stainless steel tanks for 5-7 days and 5 months maturation in stainless steel tanks.
Decanter, Jun/2023
2022 -
"This Lugana, from Valpolicella experts, Tommasi, is a ripe and mineral expression of the local Turbiana variety. Aromas of lemon leaf, subtle apricot skin and sweet, creamy yellow fruits mingle with a smoky nuance. Intense and pithy, fresh and floral, its succulent yellow fruit flavours develop notes of citrus peel on the finish. Gorgeous."
Antonio Galloni's Vinous, Dec/2023
2022 -
"The 2022 Lugana Le Fornaci is remarkably fresh, with a vivid blend of green apples and minty herbs complemented by sweet spice. This opens with a pleasant inner sweetness offset by crunchy mineral tones, displaying an attractive mix of candied citrus and ripe green melon. It finishes with medium length and youthful tension as a salty flourish calls the taster back to the glass." - Eric Guido
Gismondi on Wine, Feb/2024
2022 -
"Le Fornaci, made by the Tommasi family, is a Lugana DOC from the southern tip of Lake Garda due east of Verona. Historically, Lugana has been the drink of tourists visiting Lake Garda every year. The DOC straddles two Italian regions: Lombardy, with 90% of the vines to the west; and Veneto to the east, where 60% of the winemaking occurs. Le Fornaci, or the Furnace, is named for a local Roman brick kiln, but the show's star is the turbiana grape. Originally thought to be a trebbiano variety (it was called Trebbiano di Lugana until 2008), DNA testing confirmed it is a relative of verdicchio, grown widely in the Marche. The grapes are night harvested by machine and shipped to the Tommasi winery in Pedemonte di Valpolicella. The fermentation occurs in stainless steel tanks with no malolactic fermentation and no wood to keep it ultra fresh as it ages briefly (3 months) on its lees. You will love the intense white florals with additional citrus aromas. On the palate, the flavours are bold, mixing lime, green apple and honeysuckle with salty almonds. It is a fabulous seafood wine that is perfect for the West Coast."
Antonio Galloni's Vinous, Mar/2023
2021 -
"The 2021 Lugana Le Fornaci opens with an inviting blend of mint leaf, lime and sour melon. This soothes with its soft textures as mineral-tinged orchard fruits give way to tropical inner florals. The 2021 finishes fresh with a pretty inner sweetness as residual acids keep the mouth watering for more."
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, Oct/2023
2021 -
"The Tommasi 2021 Lugana Le Fornaci reveals a sweet side with apricot and candied lemon that gives the wine a soft and approachable personality. It is easy to drink, but it's also plump and textured with peach and nectarine."
Decanter, Mar/2021
2020 -
''This Lugana is dangerously delicious: melon and yellow fruit aromas are joined by a stony note, with intense, fleshy and vibrant flavours of cantaloupe melon, apricot, peach skin and even a touch of banana peel. Well balanced and delicious, with a long finish and a hint of mouthwatering salinity.''
James Suckling, Aug/2021
2020 -
"Floral and slightly earthy nose with some cedro, following through to a medium to full palate with flavors of bitter-lemon and rich, savory minerals. Lightly phenolic on the finish. Drink now."
Gismondi on Wine, Sep/2022
2020 -
"...Floral scents of white flowers mixes with citrus. It is more full-bodied than you might think on the palate, with green apple, lime, honeysuckle, and almond washed in salinity. Drink or hold, and always serve with seafood."
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, Dec/2021
2020 -
"The Tommasi 2020 Lugana Le Fornaci (with 350,000 bottles made) is redolent of peach, apple and pear. It has a lot of simple, one-dimensional fruit spread over a fresh, lean-bodied style that would work nicely against take-out Thai food or sushi. The wine is aged on the fine lees for three months."
Tom Firth, Culinaire Magazine, Mar/2022
2020 -
"Made from 100% Turbiana, which might be better known as Verdicchio Bianco or Trebbiano di Lugana in some circles ... Positively bursting with tropical fruits and a fresh almond nuttiness on the palate, with a brightness to the acids that just beg for lighter seafood dishes, freshwater fish, or good, creamy cheese. A treat."
Antonio Galloni's Vinous, Jan/2022
2020 -
"The 2020 Lugana Le Fornaci is delicate and nuanced in the glass with hints of chamomile, peach skins and zests of lime. This washes across the palate with soft textures that are nicely contrasted by mineral-tinged orchard fruits. The expression is decidedly more savory than sweet and tapers off long, leaving the mouth watering for another salty sip."
Wine Spectator, 2021
2020 -
"This tangy, light-bodied white layers notes of stone and saline with fresh herb, orange peel and melon flavors."
James Suckling, Dec/2020
2019 -
"Lots of cooked apple and lemon with some mineral and honeysuckle undertones. It’s full and focused with a flavorful finish. Solid Lugana. Drink now."
Antonio Galloni's Vinous, Feb/2021
2019 -
"The 2019 Lugana Le Fornaci lifts up with a honeyed richness, displaying sweet white flowers, ripe apple, lemon confit and nuances of almond paste. It boasts oily textures, ripe orchard fruits and sweet herbal tones, offset by cooling acids and minerals. The finish is long and remarkably pretty, tapering off to hazelnut and savory spice."
Wine & Spirits Magazine, Jan/2023
2019 -
"Orange-blossom scents lift flavors of golden apple and tangerine zest, accented by soft green herbs. This has enough weight and density to match up with roast chicken or pork."
Antonio Galloni's Vinous, Jul/2019
2018 -
"Pale straw color. Easygoing aromas and flavors of herbs and apple. Fresh and juicy, with medium-deep concentration and length, plus a saline nuance at the back."
Wine Enthusiast, Aug/2019
2018 -
"Here's a fresh light-bodied white that opens with delicate aromas of green melon, white spring flower and a whiff of nut. It's simple but well made, offering honeydew melon and citrus alongside crisp acidity."
Wine Spectator, Web only 2019
2018 -
"This balanced white is light- to medium-bodied and juicy, featuring apricot and melon fruit, accented by almond paste and grated ginger notes. Lightly smoky, with a mineral-laced finish. Drink now through 2022. 2,916 cases made, 300 cases imported."
James Suckling, Nov/2018
2017 -
"The zingy freshness pulls you in and the soft, rather juicy palate has something, but this is a bit obvious and light. Drink now."
Wine Enthusiast, Apr/2018
2016 -
"Subdued aromas of nut, dried apricot and overripe nectarine zest all follow over to the straightforward palate along with a hint of yellow apple. A light touch of almond marks the close."