Lombardy
Northern Italy's Region of Lakes, Mountains and Elegant Wines
From the sparkling wines of Franciacorta to the white wines of Lake Garda and the hidden gems of Bergamo, Lombardy is one of Italy's most diverse wine regions.
Why We Love Lombardy
Lombardy is often overshadowed by Tuscany and Piemonte, yet for us it represents some of the most exciting wine experiences in Italy.
From the shores of Lake Garda to the hills of Franciacorta and Bergamo, the region combines innovation, tradition and a remarkable diversity of terroirs.
What makes Lombardy truly special is the variety it offers. Elegant sparkling wines, mineral-driven whites and characterful reds all thrive here, shaped by lakes, mountains and generations of family winemakers.
At Porcalorca, Lombardy is home to some of the producers who best represent our philosophy: authenticity, craftsmanship and a deep connection to place.
Lombardy at a Glance
Location
Northern Italy
Known For
Franciacorta, Lugana and Valcalepio
Landscape
Lakes, mountains, rolling hills and vineyards
Signature Wines
Franciacorta DOCG, Lugana DOC and Valcalepio DOC
Main Grape Varieties
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Turbiana, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon
Home to
Massussi, Montonale and Le Corne
A Journey Through Lombardy
Lake Garda & Lugana
The southern shores of Lake Garda are home to some of Italy's most elegant white wines. The lake's unique microclimate creates freshness, balance and remarkable ageing potential.
Featured Producer
Montonale
Franciacorta
Italy's most celebrated sparkling wine region, where craftsmanship, patience and terroir come together to create wines of exceptional elegance.
Featured Producer
Massussi
Bergamo - Lombardy's Hidden Gem
One of Lombardy's hidden treasures, where family traditions and hillside vineyards continue to shape a distinctive local wine culture.
Featured Producer
Le Corne
Featured grape: Turbiana - The Soul of Lugana
Along the southern shores of Lake Garda grows a grape that for many years lived in the shadow of others.
For decades, Turbiana was mistaken for a simple Trebbiano variety. Only in recent years did DNA research reveal its true identity: a distinct grape closely related to Verdicchio, capable of producing wines of remarkable elegance, freshness and ageing potential.
The vineyards of Lugana sit on mineral-rich clay soils formed by ancient glaciers that shaped Lake Garda. Combined with the lake's moderating influence, these conditions create wines with a unique balance of freshness, structure and complexity.
Turbiana is known for its naturally high acidity and thick skins, giving the wines both vibrancy and longevity. While beautiful in their youth, the best examples evolve gracefully for many years, developing greater depth and complexity over time.
Turbiana at a Glance
Region
Lugana DOC
Wine Style
White
Related To
Verdicchio
Known For
Freshness, minerality and ageing potential
Typical Aromas
Green apple, citrus, white flowers and almond
Ageing Potential
5–10+ years
In the Glass
Expect notes of:
Green apple
Citrus and grapefruit
White flowers
Wet stone minerality
A characteristic almond finish
Why We Love Turbiana
At Porcalorca, we are drawn to wines that reflect both place and people.
Turbiana does exactly that.
From the clay soils of Lugana to the cooling breezes of Lake Garda, every bottle tells the story of a landscape shaped by nature and generations of winemaking tradition.
It is one of Italy's most distinctive white grapes — and the perfect introduction to the elegance of Lugana.
The People Behind the Wines
The Montonale Family
Masters of Lugana.
Luigi Massussi
The smallest producer in Franciacorta.
The Le Corne Family
A hidden gem near Bergamo.
Discover Wines from Lombardy
CUVEÉ DEL LAGO 2018 - LOMBARDIA
Franciacorta DOCG Extra Brut "Cuvée del Lago" is a Millesimato 2018, crafted from a blend of 85% grapes harvested in 2018 and 15% reserve wine from 2017. Every year, according to the season and the evolution of the grapes, Luigi decides based on his experience and the knowledge of his vineyard and land, the percentage of the different grapes for the wine base ensuring a unique result that can change and surprise every year. This limited edition comprises only 3,489 bottles.
Grape variety
50% Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonnay, 20% Pinot Blanc
Vineyards of origin
We select the ideal grapes for this wine from all the company's vineyards in the Località Bosine, exposed to excellent and constant ventilation that allows the perfect ripening of the bunches. The microclimate, influenced by Lake Iseo and temperature variations, enhances the freshness and aromatic complexity of the wines, making it ideal for producing traditional method sparkling wines.
Soil: The Località Bosine area in Franciacorta features well-drained morainic soils rich in minerals and clay, promoting balanced grape ripening.
Training system: Guyot.
Harvest: Manual, from high-altitude vineyards at 400 meters above sea level.
Vinification
This sparkling wine is made from selected grapes of the same vintage, with the addition of 15% reserve wine aged in French oak barrels. The wine is aged in the bottle for over 50 months on its lees. Remuage is done strictly by hand, resulting in a final pressure of 6.5 atm and a natural acidity of 8 g/l, expressed as tartaric acid.
Tasting Notes
Bright straw-yellow color with a very fine, persistent perlage. Subtle yet expertly integrated notes of wood and vanilla complement the nose, which reveals an elegant bouquet of brioche, pastry, and white flowers. On the palate, it is delicately fruity and harmonious, with remarkable persistence and pronounced freshness, supported by its notable natural acidity. Beneath the yeast-driven notes, a pleasant citrus hint of lime emerges, along with mineral nuances of chalk and rock salt. The finish is smooth, with an incredible almond persistence that invites another sip.
Pairing
The Cuvée del Lago 2018 is an exceptionally versatile wine, suited for a wide range of occasions, from appetizers to both simple and elaborate main courses. It pairs beautifully with raw fish, seafood pasta or risotto, fried fish, lake fish, and white meats. Surprisingly, it also complements red meats such as pork cheek or beef with oil, as well as aged cheeses. It’s a perfect match for the light, refined flavors of Nordic cuisine from Denmark.
Alcohol content and serving temperature
Alcohol: 12% Vol.
Serving Temperature: 8-10 °C.
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LOMBARDIA
Montunal was born from the selection of the best bunches of Turbiana and takes its name from the village that houses the winery and vineyards, Montonale, Montunal in the local dialect. It represents the authentic expression of the native grape variety, which here reveals all its personality.
Grape variety
100% Turbiana.
Vineyards of origin
We select the ideal grapes for this wine from all the company's vineyards in the village of Montonale, exposed to excellent and constant ventilation that allows the perfect ripening of the bunches.
Soil: clayey, calcareous and rich in minerals.
Training system: espalier with Guyot pruning, 5/6 buds per plant.
Season in the field: late start, but regular budding and abundant flowering. The abundant spring rains have sometimes weakened the fruit set; however, this availability of water has allowed a good development of the vines and counteracted the progressive water shortage in the summer months. The manual stripping in the bunch strip has preserved the health of the bunches. Despite the high temperatures at the end of summer, the harvest began 2 weeks later than in 2017. The harvest, carried out by hand in crates, began at the end of September and ended in mid-October.
Average yield: 100 q/ha.
Vinification
The bunches are selected and cooled before pressing, in order to preserve the aromatic precursors as much as possible. A soft pressing then takes place in the absence of oxygen, to avoid oxidation of the noble components of the grapes. We select only the fraction of the free-run must, obtained at very low and delicate pressures; We let it clear by natural decantation and ferment for about 10 days in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature. The wine matures for at least 6 months on the noble lees with constant bâtonnage (resuspension of the fine lees). This is followed by a short aging in the bottle.
Tasting notes
Intense and brilliant straw yellow color. The nose expresses floral and fruity notes in which aromas of white peach and lemon peel dominate, with balsamic hints of thyme and sage and intriguing mineral hints of damp stone typical of the most personal Lugana. In the mouth it reveals a perfect balance between freshness and structure, with a pleasant mineral flavor that gives depth and persistence.
Pairings
Perfect as an aperitif, it goes well with baked, grilled or boiled fish dishes, in particular preparations based on lake fish such as trout, perch and whitefish. Try it with herring alla gardesana, a traditional Garda lake local dish.
Alcohol content and serving temperature
Alcohol content: 13.5 % Vol.
Serving Temperature: 10 - 12 °C.
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LOMBARDIA
A limited and exclusive production of an exceptional and surprising wine that can be compared to the finest French whites. Lugana Orestilla comes from the grapes of the vineyard of the same name, so called because in the seventeenth century the precious marble ark dedicated to the Roman matron Orestilla was found there. Thanks to the particular mixture of the soil that houses the vineyard, the grapes give rise to a rich, ample Lugana with great longevity.
Grape variety
100% Turbiana.
Vineyards of origin
Orestilla, 2 hectares in the village of Montonale, with a fortunate southern exposure and constant ventilation that allows the perfect ripening of the bunches.
Soil: clayey-tenacious, calcareous and rich in minerals.
Training system: Guyot, 5/6 buds per plant.
Season in the field: the cool and late spring led to a regular but delayed budding, which lengthened the ripening time of the bunches. The rest of the summer proved to be climatically favorable, without the dreaded heat peaks. The harvest, carried out by hand in crates in two steps, began on September 20th and ended on October 20th. Thanks to the achievement of perfect ripeness and an optimal physiological balance of the berries, we can say with certainty that the 2021 vintage is to be recorded as one of the best in the last decade.
Average yield: 90 q/ha.
Vinification
The bunches are selected and cooled before pressing, to preserve the aromatic precursors as much as possible. A soft pressing then takes place in the absence of oxygen, to avoid oxidation of the noble components of the grapes; only the fraction of the free-run must, obtained at very delicate pressures, is selected. The must is clarified by natural decantation, and ferments for about 10 days in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature. The wine matures 8 months on the noble lees with constant bâtonnage and continues to age in the bottle for at least 10 months.
Tasting notes
Straw yellow color with strong golden reflections. The nose captivates with its notes of sweet citrus, pineapple and yellow peach, which are flanked by intense sensations of aromatic herbs and wet stone minerals. All this is confirmed on the palate: the sip is juicy and rich in acidic freshness, the notes of pineapple and thyme refer to what is perceived on the nose, the marked mineral flavor accompanies the long and complex finish.
Pairings
Perfect with fish soups, shellfish and stewed and grilled fish preparations. Try it with the typical aolette of Garda in carpione.
Alcohol content and serving temperature
Alcohol content: 13.5% Vol.
Serving Temperature: 10 - 12 °C (we also recommend to tasting Orestilla at 14 - 16°C to observe its evolution in the glass).
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BERGAMASCA CABERNET FRANC IGP - BIO - LOMBARDIA
Valcalepio area, with its rolling hills stretching between Lake Iseo and Lake Como, is an ancient land where viticulture dates back to Roman times. Here, fertile soils and a mild climate nurture a pure expression of Cabernet Franc with no added sulfite. This wine, both intense and generous, reflects the strength and resilience of the Bergamasque people, capturing the essence of a land that has always embraced both tradition and innovation
Grape variety
100% Cabernet Franc.
Vineyards of origin
The ideal grapes for this wine are carefully selected from all the company’s vineyards at the Le Corne estate, located in the municipality of Grumello del Monte. These vineyards, perched on the hills above Grumello, benefit from excellent and constant ventilation, allowing for the perfect ripening of the bunches.
Soil: Of calcareous-clay nature, with fluvio-glacial sediments, this soil is ideal for viticulture. It ensures wines that are structured, fresh, and marked by a distinct minerality. The sun exposure on the hillsides promotes full ripening of the grapes.
Training system: Guyot
Season in the field: Meticulous vineyard selection is followed by pre-destemming sorting and manual selection on the sorting table.
Average yield: 45 q/ha.
Vinification
The grapes are meticulously selected, cooled, and fermented as whole berries under controlled temperature conditions. Matured in stainless steel tanks for 6-8 months, during which malolactic fermentation occurs.
Tasting notes
Ruby red with violet reflections. The nose is rich, offering aromas of fresh fruit, including cherry and plum, accompanied by a pronounced spiciness typical of the variety. On the palate, it is fresh and harmonious, with a long finish that mirrors the aromatic sensations experienced on the nose.
Pairings
Pairs well with fresh cheeses, lightly spiced cured meats, and roasted meats; also excellent as an aperitif.
Alcohol content and serving temperature
Alcohol content: 13 % Vol.
Serving Temperature: 16 - 18°C.
Notes: no sulphites added
Awards
SILVER - Mundus Vini 2020
GOLD - Mostra Nazionale dei Vini Pramaggiore 2021
SILVER - AWC Vienna 2021
Viniplus 2022
SILVER - Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2022
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