Buglioni Gabriella Lugana DOC 2023

Winery Background & History
Buglioni was founded in 1993 by Alfredo and Mariano Buglioni in Valpolicella Classica, Veneto. The family’s first commercial vintage was released in 2000, and the winery has since become known for modern interpretations of classic Veronese wines while remaining committed to estate-grown fruit and sustainable viticulture. In recent years, Buglioni expanded beyond Valpolicella into Lugana, south of Lake Garda, where it produces the Gabriella Lugana DOC.

Producer & Wine Maker

• Producer: Buglioni
• Owner: Mariano Buglioni & Family
• Mariano Buglioni oversees the winery’s philosophy, emphasizing hands-on vineyard management and expressing the character of each terroir. 

Vineyard

• Country: Italy
• Region: Veneto
• Appellation: Lugana DOC
• Location: South of Lake Garda
• Vineyard: Single estate vineyard
• Harvest: 100% hand-harvested estate fruit

The clay-rich soils and the moderating influence of Lake Garda produce wines with freshness, minerality, and excellent aromatic expression. 

The Wine
Gabriella is Buglioni’s elegant expression of Lugana DOC. Beginning with the 2023 vintage, the wine was renamed “Gabriella” in tribute to Mariano Buglioni’s mother, who inspired the project. Previously, the wine was known simply as “Musa.”

Vintage
2023

The 2023 growing season benefited from early summer rainfall followed by warm, sunny weather through August and September. Combined with the moderating effect of Lake Garda, the vintage produced healthy grapes with excellent balance, freshness, and structure. 

ABV %

• 12.5% 

Vinification and Aging Method

• 100% Trebbiano di Lugana
• Gentle destemming and soft pressing
• Temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel
• Aged 8 months in the cellar
  • 5 months in stainless steel tanks
  • Followed by bottle aging before release
• No oak aging 

Grape Varietals

• 100% Trebbiano di Lugana (Turbiana) 

Tasting Notes

Appearance

• Bright straw yellow with pale green/silvery highlights.

Nose

• Cherry blossom
• White flowers
• Lemon zest
• Citrus peel
• Yellow apple
• Nectarine
• Subtle minerality

Palate

• Medium-bodied
• Crisp citrus
• Stone fruit
• Fresh yellow apple
• Vibrant acidity
• Saline minerality
• Long, elegant finish with excellent drinkability. 

Food and Wine Pairing

Excellent with:

• Oysters
• Clams
• Spaghetti alle Vongole
• Seafood risotto
• Grilled sea bass
• Amberjack (Ricciola)
• Sushi & sashimi
• Light antipasti
• Burrata
• Soft cheeses
• Lemon herb chicken