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 Riserva
| SKU | 511855 |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Veneto |
| Type | White |
| Varietal | Turbiana |
| Listing | Speculative |
| Case Config. | 6x750ml |
| Available In | BC |
Colour
Pale yellow with brilliant golden highlights
Aroma
A rich bouquet that harmoniously combines fresh, mineral notes with those of ripe yellow fruits
Flavour
Hints of floral and citrus notes, as well as delicate honeyed tones, and an elegant aftertaste of vanilla and walnuts. The wine is broad in the mouth, with fresh tangy notes on the end palate. It has a long, intriguing, mouth-filling finish, with crisp acidity and well-balanced structure.
Food Pairing
A top-quality wine that enhances the typical cuisine of Lake Garda, combining perfectly with freshwater fish, pasta dishes and moderately mature cheeses, but also with meat-based main courses.
More Info
A substantial white, produced entirely from Turbiana grapes, which matures partly in wood giving it greater structure and complexity. After manual harvesting and the selection of the finest clusters, a delicate, soft pressing of the whole bunches takes place. Our vinification protocol is very strict: fermentation of 25% of the must in 500-hectoliter French oak barrels and 75% in stainless steel; both wines mature for 18 months, followed by blending of the two, bottling, and 6 months’ bottle-aging.
Antonio Galloni's Vinous, Dec/2023
2020 -
"The 2020 Lugana Riserva Le Farmaci lifts from the glass with a tropical flourish of citrus and flowers, as hints of nectarine and sweet spice form the core of its seductive bouquet. Soothingly round and supple, this finds lovely contrasts through a core of sour lemon-lime and saline minerals, coming across as ripe in style yet perfectly refined. The 2020 tapers off classically dry, with tremendous length. What a beauty. The Lugana Riserva is refined in a combination of stainless steel and 25% French barriques."
Decanter World Wine Awards 2024
2020 -
"Inviting nose of salty flint, then to a herbaceous palate laced with tropical fruit and spice."
Antonio Galloni's Vinous, Mar/2023
2019 -
"The 2019 Lugana Riserva Le Fornaci bursts from the glass with a wild mix of exotic florals, sour melon, lime zest and crushed rocks. This is softly textured yet full of zesty tension with brisk acidity and saline minerals complementing citrus-tinged green apple. The 2019 lingers on, potent yet spicy and fresh."
Decanter, Jun/2023
2019 -
"Partially oak aged, this Riserva takes the standard Le Fornace recipe and takes it up a notch. Floral and spicy, its aromas of melon, stone fruits and citrus peel introduce a medicinal character in the mouth, underlining rich, ripe apricot, a touch of creaminess, some spice, and slivers of orange peel and wood. It finishes really vibrant, fresh, saline and long. A great option with smoked fish."
Falstaff, May/2023
2019 -
"Rich straw yellow. Fragrant nose, white peach, lychee, jasmine tea and chamomile, flint notes. On the palate cheery, with clear bright fruit, a light tension, fine, salty on the finish."
I Vini Di Veronelli 2023
2019 -
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, Oct/2023
2019 -
"The Tommasi 2019 Lugana Riserva Le Fornaci offers citrus, cut grass and pear. The fruit is tonic and fresh in this vintage, and with the extra bottle time that gives this wine Riserva status, you also get light saffron spice and crushed limestone. I tasted number 2,511 of 10,776 bottles produced. There is a note of soft sweetness on the close."
Gambero Rosso
2019 -
2 Bicchieri
Decanter, Feb/2022
2018 -
"From its base in Valpolicella, the Tommasi family has expanded into prestige regions in various other parts of Italy. One of its first investments was in Lugana, where it owns 45ha over the plain at Sirmione and the low hills further inland. Grapes from both are sourced for this refined Riserva, which has a grapefruit and pineapple nose, a hint of milky almonds and a long, fluid palate with a flinty finish."
Decanter, Aug/2021
2018 -
"I'm already a fan of the non-Riserva bottling of Le Fornaci but this new Riserva turns everything up a notch or two. Fermented in stainless steel tanks, this selection of top quality Turbiana is then partially barrel aged for 24 months (25% spends time in French oak barrels; the remainder in stainless steel). It's an exotic wine full of peach, banana, mango, pineapple and straw, with just a hint of wood tannin and some pithy grapefruit in the mouth providing balance and structure for the sumptuous, fleshy fruits. The finish is loaded with toasted pineapple, cream and sweet spices - a decadent drop that deserves a sunny day to be enjoyed in all its glory. Pair with smoked fish or chicken and mango skewers."
James Suckling, Oct/2021
2018 -
"Lots of brazil-nut character to the passion fruit here. Medium body with tangy fruit and nut flavors and a fresh finish. Fresh, uncomplicated and delicious. Drink now."
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, Dec/2021
2018 -
"Here's a new discovery from Tommasi. The 2018 Lugana Riserva Le Fornaci is quick to open in the glass, showing lots of bright intensity and fragrant orchard fruit. This is a bright, almost popping white wine that reveals a fragrant side of the sometimes-neutral Trebbiano di Lugana grape (also called Turbiana). This mid-weight, slightly creamy white wine is a terrific addition to the Tommasi family portfolio."
Antonio Galloni's Vinous, Jan/2022
2018 -
"The 2018 Lugana Riserva Le Fornaci opens slowly, as an enticing bouquet of crushed rocks, green apples and exotic flowers forms in the glass. It’s silky in texture with medium-bodied weight, displaying an almost-oily sensation, with citrus-tinged orchard fruits and inner florals that arch across the palate. Brisk acids maintain amazing freshness and precision throughout, as the 2018 tapers off both long yet incredibly fresh, with a note of chlorophyll that is hard to describe, yet completely satisfying. I’m tempted to see what a year or two of cellaring might reveal here."
Wine Spectator, Dec/2021
2018 -
"A sleek white backed by mouthwatering acidity, layering a streak of underlying salinity with notes of creamy pear, preserved lemon and blanched almond. Drink now. 275 cases made."