In Pozzolengo, a little hamlet in the Middle of the Lugana production area, Cobue wine cellar, funded in 1971. The vinification is mainly oriented towards wines which are typically linked to the territory as Lugana DOC, San Martino della Battaglia, Garda Classico Rosso Doc, but with some sparks towards a research of new flavours compared to the habits of the local production, as the Brut ZERO Chardonnay metodo classico - Cobue, and the Passito di San Martino. The wine tasting of the Lugana Monte Lupo 2017 - Cobue was a real surprise, that made us consider it among the best of its denomination. Made up of 100% Trebbiano di Lugana grapes, its color is light yellow with some green shades, while the aromas are floral, fruity (peach above all) with a light citrus note. A the palate the acidity gives it freshness and match with a pleasant sweetness (and not filling as it often happens), softness and full body make it enjoyable and persistent sustaining a powerful alcoholic structure (14%) which isn’t invasive at all.

Agricultural Company Cobue: Not only Lugana among the wonderful vineyards on like of Garda. Yesterday we were lucky to visit the Agricultural Company Cobue, located in the southern area of Lake of Garda. The vineyards extend for 17 hectares, surrounding the wine cellar with a mangnificent panorama of the Lake. The wine cellar is modern and innovative, specifically dug under the ground level to maintain constant temperature and humidity in the most natural way all year long. What makes the company different is the choice to not produce only Lugana (as it happens in the 90% of the cases in the area), but make wines with other local traditional grape varieties, each one in the way that fit the best to the vine variety. We had the occasion to taste Monte Olivi San Martino della Battaglia 2015 - Cobue, a white wine 100% made up of historic Tuchi (former Tocai) grapes. Straw yellow color with golden shades, the main aromas are white flowers with a particular chamomile note; a the palate the freshness exalts the aromas which are find again in the mouth with a balance light almond final. Ideal pairing with appetizers, pasta dishes, risotto and fish main courses.

Agricultural Company Cobue: Not only Lugana among the wonderful vineyards on like of Garda. Yesterday we were lucky to visit the Agricultural Company Cobue, located in the southern area of Lake of Garda. The vineyards extend for 17 hectares, surrounding the wine cellar with a mangnificent panorama of the Lake. The wine cellar is modern and innovative, specifically dug under the ground level to maintain constant temperature and humidity in the most natural way all year long. What makes the company different is the choice to not produce only Lugana (as it happens in the 90% of the cases in the area), but make wines with other local traditional grape varieties, each one in the way that fit the best to the vine variety. We had the occasion to taste S.Martino della Battaglia, a white wine 100% made up of historic Tuchi (former Tocai) grapes. Straw yellow color with golden shades, the main aromas are white flowers with a particular chamomile note; a the palate the freshness exalts the aromas which are find again in the mouth with a balance light almond final. Ideal pairing with appetizers, pasta dishes, risotto and fish main courses.