When Ambra and Franco Tiraboschi stumbled upon a property for sale on the southern shores of Lake Garda in Lombardy, Italy, and recognized the impeccable microclimate created by the lake breeze in the vineyard, they were unable to resist. Without hesitation, they acquired the estate with its grape production. However, when they struggled to find a buyer for their harvest in 1992, they made the bold decision to craft their own wines. Under the name Ca' Lojera (House of Wolves in the local dialect), a nod to the wolves that once roamed this area, they present wines that faithfully interpret the terroir of the DOC Lugana and have become a benchmark for the region.
One of their most acclaimed wines, Ca' Lojera Lugana Riserva del Lupo, is a monovarietal made from trebbiano grapes, locally known as turbiana. These vines are planted in clay soils and are slightly affected by botrytis cinerea, which is facilitated by the lake-induced breeze. The cultivation is organic, and the grapes are handpicked at the optimal point of ripeness. In the winery, the grapes are meticulously selected and destemmed to commence fermentation in stainless steel tanks with indigenous yeasts. This is followed by a maturation period of 2 years in the same vessels and a further 6 months in bottle before release.
Dubbed the "Lord of the Great Lake," Ca' Lojera Lugana Riserva del Lupo is a white wine that stands out for its complexity and elegance. It is an authentic expression of the winemaking artistry of the region and a true delight for wine connoisseurs.