La Rifra's Lugana Il Bepi Riserva is an elegant and profound white wine, an authentic expression of the Turbiana grape. It presents an intense golden straw yellow color and offers a complex olfactory bouquet, ranging from floral notes to mineral hints and ripe fruit. On the palate, it is dry, savory, and enveloping, with remarkable structure and long persistence. Perfect for those seeking a white wine with character.
Italy - Lombardy Still White Wine 100% Turbiana
La Rifra Lugana Il Bepi Riserva - 2023
750 ml
25.54 €
Colour
Intense straw yellow with golden reflections.
Bouquet
Complex, with floral notes of hawthorn, yellow-fleshed fruits, mineral hints, toasted almond, and honey.
Taste
Dry, savory, and enveloping, with remarkable structure and a long persistence. Balanced freshness and a mineral finish.
Alcohol content
13.5% vol.
Type of glass
Large tulip glass or Burgundy-style for important, structured white wines.
Pairings
Ideal with elaborate fish dishes, shellfish, delicate white meats, medium-aged cheeses, and risottos.
Refinement
In stainless steel and a short passage in wood, followed by prolonged bottle aging to develop complexity.
Vinification
Soft pressing of the grapes, temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel. A portion of the must ferments in small wooden barrels.