Cento Filari Lugana DOC

Cesari

VARIETALS

5% Chardonnay

95% Turbiana

APPELLATION

Veneto, Italy

 

Cento Filari Lugana DOC

Cento Filari Lugana hails from a single vineyard that flanks Veneto’s border with Lombardi along the southern shores of Lake Garda. Floral and citrus fruit aromas abound on the nose of this full-bodied white. It boasts good minerality and balanced acidity with a pleasantly soft, lengthy finish. Fermented in stainless steel, it rests in contact with the skins for several months before blending.

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2018

James Suckling - 88 pts

This has a very sleek and attractively juicy feel with fresh lemon aromas and flavors, as well as a light, grassy edge to the palate. Drink now.

J. Suckling, Nov. 2019

Wine Spectator - 89 pts

Chive blossom and Meyer lemon zest accents lace the crunchy white peach and smoke notes of this light- to medium-bodied white, backed by vibrant acidity. Well-knit, with a minerally finish.

A. Napjus, Oct. 2020

2017

Wine Enthusiast - 88 pts

This opens with aromas suggesting honeysuckle, grapefruit and a whiff of tomato leaf while the lightbodied palate offers white peach, honeydew melon and a hint of pineapple. A note of white almond mask the close.

M. Larner, Oct. 2018

2016

James Suckling - 92 pts

An attractive and fresh white-peach and lemon nose and palate. Medium body with plenty of freshness. Some orange zest throughout the finish. Drink now.

J. Suckling, June 2018

2015

Wine Enthusiast - 89 pts

White spring flower and citrus aromas lead the way on this juicy, savory wine. On the bright palate, a touch of cake spice accents succulent grapefruit, lemon drop and green apple alongside fresh acidity. A white almond note fills in the finish.

k. O'Keefe, July 2016

2014

Wine Enthusiast - 88 pts

Pretty aromas of spring blossom and orchard fruit waft out of the glass. The bright palate offers juicy white peach and green apple alongside lively acidity. It closes with white almond.

K. O'Keefe, June 2015

2013

Decanter - Bronze Medal

Honey, vegetal and flowery nose with an attack of yellow gooseberry and hint of guava. Precise, concentrated fruit palate of nectarine and melon with mineral grip.

2014 Wine Awards

2012

Wine Enthusiast - 88 pts

This medium-bodied wine has attractive aromas of yellow peach, pear and tropical fruit. The concentrated palate offers ripe pear, golden apple, papaya and pineapple with a note of bitter almond on the finish.

K. O'Keefe, June 2014

Wine Spectator - 86

Tangerine, cantaloupe and guava fruit notes mix with hints of smoke and pastis liqueur in this light-bodied, tangy white of moderate length. Drink now. 3,330 cases made.

A. Napjus, Web Only 2014

2009

Wine Enthusiast - 88 pts

Cento Filari (95% Turbiana and 5% Chardonnay) is a crisp, floral and well-executed white wine that would pair with risotto nero (stained with cuttlefish ink), or tiny soft-skinned moleche spider crabs fried in a superlight batter.

M. Larner, March 2012

Wine Spectator - 86 pts

A modest white that shows notes of walnut skin, golden apple, smoke and candied lemon peel, all accented by clove and fennel spice notes. Lightly tangy on the oily finish. Drink now.

A. Napjus, Web Only 2011

2008

Decanter - Bronze Medal

Clean, fresh and ripe. Rich and balanced. Lovely acidity with succulent pear fruit, good length.

2009 Wine Awards
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