All of Costaripa's staff is assembled just as the harvest begins in mid-September. This is when the Lugana bunches are at their ideal ripeness, and they are harvested early in the morning. Harvesting in the morning is crucial to preserve the freshness of the grapes and to prevent excessive crushing of the Lugana grapes during transport to Costaripa. Upon arrival, the grapes are pressed, followed by thirty-five percent oak aging. This gives this white Pievecroce its strength and suppleness, which is clearly noticeable in the aroma and flavor.
When pouring this white Costaripa, the golden color immediately catches your eye, along with a beautiful, thick structure and a green sheen. The party has begun, and this Lugana's aroma reflects this: very powerful with nuances of pear, ripe apple, and apricot. But if you take a closer look after swirling the glass, you'll also discover notes of elderflower and a touch of smoke. Once the wine is in your mouth, you'll clearly notice its full structure, ripe exotic fruit notes, and invigorating hints of citrus and apple. The finish is very powerful and full, displaying all the beautiful qualities of a top-class Lugana.
