The purity of Turbiana in an elegant Classic Method sparkling wine

Belle Dosaggio Zero Metodo Classico 2018 from Cà Lojera is one of the most distinctive interpretations of the Lugana territory. It reveals the extraordinary versatility of Turbiana, the signature grape of the hills south of Lake Garda, combining freshness, savory minerality, and remarkable aging potential in an elegant Classic Method sparkling wine.

Made in the Dosaggio Zero style, with no sugar added after disgorgement, it offers a particularly pure expression of the grape and its terroir. Approximately 48 months of lees aging give the wine complexity, depth, and a refined aromatic profile, while preserving a crisp, precise, and linear character.

Elegant and highly gastronomic, this is a sparkling wine for those looking beyond conventional interpretations of Italian bubbles: a distinctive Classic Method capable of expressing the identity of Lake Garda with depth and personality.

The winemaker’s notes

"Turbiana is an extraordinary grape variety because it can maintain freshness and tension even after long aging. In this Classic Method version, with no dosage, the purest expression of the territory comes through: minerality, savoriness, and remarkable elegance as the wine evolves."

— Yuri Stefani

Why we chose it

We chose Belle Dosaggio Zero by Cà Lojera because it offers a different perspective on Italian sparkling wine.

Rather than relying on immediate fruitiness, it focuses on precision, depth, and character. Its long lees aging and zero dosage reveal a more sophisticated side of Turbiana, making it particularly appealing to Classic Method enthusiasts and to anyone looking to discover a less conventional expression of Lugana.

A bottle suited to important occasions, yet sufficiently versatile and gastronomic to accompany an entire meal.

The territory

Belle originates in the Lugana area, between Lombardy and Veneto, on the southern shores of Lake Garda.

The vineyards grow on ancient glacial soils characterized by white clay rich in mineral elements, which gives Lugana wines their distinctive savory character and contributes to their remarkable ability to age.

The lake-moderated climate and significant day-night temperature variations encourage slow and balanced grape maturation, preserving the acidity and aromatic freshness that are essential for producing refined Classic Method sparkling wines.

The winery

Cà Lojera was founded from the passion of Ambra and Franco Tiraboschi, who have devoted their work to expressing the character of the Lugana territory.

The winery cultivates vineyards on the ancient white clay soils of Garda, with the aim of producing wines defined by identity, elegance, and longevity. Turbiana is at the heart of the estate’s production and is interpreted in different styles, from traditional Lugana to more evolved expressions such as Belle Metodo Classico.

Technical sheet

Denomination: Vino Spumante Metodo Classico Dosaggio Zero
Vintage: 2018
Grape variety: 100% Turbiana (Trebbiano di Lugana)
Region: Lombardy
Area: Lugana – Sirmione (BS)
Soil: Clay soils of glacial origin
Harvest: Manual
Vinification: Soft pressing followed by fermentation in stainless steel to preserve freshness and aromatic precision
Sparkling method: Classic Method, with secondary fermentation in the bottle
Lees aging: Approximately 48 months
Dosage: Dosaggio Zero – no sugar added after disgorgement
Alcohol content: 12.5% vol.

In the glass

Color

Bright straw yellow with golden reflections and a fine, persistent perlage.

Bouquet

Elegant and complex, combining aromas of ripe apple, citrus, white flowers, honey, hazelnut, and bread crust, with delicate mineral nuances.

Taste

Dry, precise, and refined. The bubbles are creamy and beautifully integrated, supported by vibrant freshness and a distinctive savory character. The finish is long and elegant, leaving a clean, pure impression of the wine’s character and extended lees aging.

Food pairings

Perfect with:

• Oysters and seafood

• Raw fish

• Sushi and sashimi

• Shellfish

• Fried fish

• Delicate risottos

• Fresh and lightly aged cheeses

• Refined aperitifs

• Excellent throughout the meal