La Meridiana
Farming: Organic
Website: www.lameridianaleali.com
Via Provinciale 9
25080 Puegnago del Garda BS, Italy
INTRO
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BIO
Today the two cousins, Roberto and Fabio with Fabio’s wife, Katia are formally in charge, but both their parents are still there to help and check that everything is done properly. They all live above the cellar and that is why visiting La Meridiana feels like visiting grandparents’ home. Since the 1900’s they grow olive trees and vines, their extra virgin olive oils always score with the top of Italy.
Their 20 hectares are located in different areas, all close by. They farm organic, a choice not so easy because of the lake’s humidity. They are one of the only 8 organic producers of Lugana.
On this side of Lake Garda, the pride of a producer is the local rosè, called Chiaretto. The legend says that the grapes are left to macerate overnight and that delivers the typical pink salmon color.
BIO
La Meridiana is not a fancy winery, from outside it looks like a normal house, but as you get closer, you will notice the collection of old agricultural tools, the old farming images framed on the wall, an unusual vase with a 100 years old vine. As you enter the gate, at least 2 family members will welcome you.
Today the two cousins, Roberto and Fabio with Fabio’s wife, Katia are formally in charge, but both their parents are still there to help and check that everything is done properly. They all live above the cellar and that is why visiting La Meridiana feels like visiting grandparents’ home. Since the 1900’s they grow olive trees and vines, their extra virgin olive oils always score with the top of Italy.
Their 20 hectares are located in different areas, all close by. They farm organic, a choice not so easy because of the lake’s humidity. They are one of the only 8 organic producers of Lugana.
On this side of Lake Garda, the pride of a producer is the local rosè, called Chiaretto. The legend says that the grapes are left to macerate overnight and that delivers the typical pink salmon color.
WINE
Lugana
2020
Chiaretto
2020
Groppello
2020
Marzemino
2020
Maicone
2015
WINE
Lugana
2020
Chiaretto
2020
Groppello
2020
Marzemino
2020
Maicone
2015
One of the only 8 producers farming organic in Lugana area. Yellow-gold hue, white flowers and apricot on the nose, grows on the palate, with distinctive salinity on the finish. In 2020 a skin contact maceration of 1 day has been applied, granting the wine more structure.
70% Groppello 15% Barbera, 10% Sangiovese, 5% Marzemino.
Pink salmon color, red berries and rose petals on the nose, well balanced on the palate, finish dry and mineral. Puegnago is considered the best place for Rosè in Italy.
An indigenous grape varietal, with thin skin like Pinot noir. Short maceration grants a beautiful light bright ruby color; blueberries on the nose, easy to drink with smooth tannins. Great, even chilled!
A grape varietal known for its natural structure and dark color. 2 weeks skin contact maceration, fermented in concrete and aged in stainless steel. Fruity and round with soft tannins.
100% Marzemino, it is the best selection of a vineyard located in«Maigone». This wine is made only in the best vintages and not more than 120 cases are available. Aged 12 months in French oak barrels and at least 2 years in the bottle. Deep red color, berries, plums and cocoa on the nose, bold and round on the palate.