Ca’Maiol Trebbiano di Lugana Prestige 2023

96 Points, Luca Gardini (The Winery’s Highest Rating to Date)

This is a delight – a high-toned, pure-fruited treat that comes from a gorgeous winegrowing region right next to beloved Lake Garda in Italy. The indigenous Turbiana grapes benefit from clay-rich soils, the precise interplay of north and south winds, and Lake Garda’s temperature-moderating influence – a combination that creates winemaking alchemy impossible to replicate elsewhere.

Gardini’s 96-point review captures exactly what makes this wine extraordinary. He was giddy for the wine calling it “As pure as a smile” and as “refreshing as a dive” before going on to call it “as fresh, vibrant and dynamic” as he could ever remember. The wine opens with clear aromas of green apple, lime, and tropical notes enriched by hints of white pepper, then delivers brilliant tension between richness and vibrancy on the palate.