Turbiana is quickly becoming one of our favorite lesser-known white grapes as this Lugana native always delivers with an impressive flavor profile, a bit of texture, and more.
Tommasi's Le Fornaci Lugana follows in this path nicely. While perhaps a bit lighter in flavor intensity than others we've had in the region, this one showcases why we are falling in love with this unique grape!
If you are into lesser-known grapes the way we are, odds are good Turbiana may be new to you. This is because the grape, grown on the shores of Lake Garda in northern Italy, was only recognized as a unique mutation a few years ago and in the past was considered to be Verdicchio.
But Ca dei Frati Brolettino Lugana was unlike any Verdicchio we've ever had, and this Turbiana was one of those bottles we still talk about well after the bottle has been enjoyed to its very last drop.
