Lunae Bosoni
Colli di Luni Albarola 2025
| Denomination | DOC Colli di Luni Albarola |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Area | Liguria (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Albarola |
| Aging | Ageing on the fine lees in stainless steel for approximately 5 months. |
- Type: Still white DOC Colli di Luni from 100% Albarola grapes
- Aromatic profile: Notes of pineapple, lime, white flowers and Mediterranean scrub
- Taste and finish: Savoury and harmonious flavour, balanced acidity and a citrusy finish
- Vinification in steel: Cold maceration for 8 hours and temperature-controlled fermentation
- Serving: Aged for 5 months on the lees; serve at 10-12 °C with fish and fresh cheeses
Description
What type of wine it is
Colli di Luni Albarola by Lunae is a still white wine from Liguria with a Denominazione di Origine Controllata (DOC) status, vinified and aged in steel, featuring a clear and refined aromatic profile. The Albarola grape variety offers a bouquet where fresh notes of pineapple and lime stand out, interwoven with delicate white flowers and balsamic hints of Mediterranean scrub. On the palate, it expresses a distinct sapidity capable of balancing the lively acidity, while the sip is harmonious and balanced. The finish offers a medium citrus persistence, making the tasting pleasantly refreshing.
Where it comes from
This wine is born on the hills of the Colli di Luni appellation, in an area situated between the Apuan Alps and the Ligurian Sea coast. The roots of the vines sink into fertile soils influenced by the Magra River, benefiting from constant sea breezes that ensure an ideal microclimate for the health of the clusters. Historically used in the region's blends to add freshness, Albarola today finds the perfect environment in these valleys to express its potential. The influence of the Mediterranean climate gives the wine its typical and recognisable territorial imprint.
How it is produced
Production begins with a cold maceration on the skins for about eight hours, essential for extracting the aromatic richness of the Albarola grape without losing its vibrancy. This is followed by a temperature-controlled fermentation in steel tanks, which ensures maximum precision of the aromas. Finally, the wine matures through ageing on fine lees for five months; this contact with the yeast gives the profile an elegant structural roundness, making it ideal to accompany delicate seafood risottos or carpaccios.
History and interesting facts
The Colli di Luni Albarola 2025 by Lunae Bosoni celebrates Ligurian tradition by enhancing this ancient indigenous grape variety, historically known as “calcatella” due to its tight clusters. Rooted between the Apuan Alps and the Ligurian Sea, this variety was once used in blends to add liveliness; today, however, it is vinified as a single-varietal to fully express its unmistakable territorial sapidity. Every glass offers a harmonious sip, embellished with fresh notes of Mediterranean scrub, citrus fruits and white flowers, faithfully reflecting the essence of the Colli di Luni.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
10 - 12 °C
Longevity:
03 - 05 years
- Start up year: 1970
- Oenologist: Paolo Bosoni
- Bottles produced: 600.000
- Hectares: 85
Cantine Lunae deepen their roots in the millenary hystory of this land and people, whose great vine-growing and wine-making tradition have inherited. Etruscans, or perhaps Ligures and then Romans, were the first to grow vineyards in the surroundings of the beautiful Luni, the "Moon City".
These lands have given birth to our vineyards, to our passion, to our wine!
Colli di Luni Vermentino Etichetta Nera 2019 was awarded with: 3 bicchieri rossi by Gambero Rosso 2021, as well as a mention for the excellent quality/price ratio; 93 points by Doctor Wine, as well as a mention for the excellent quality/price ratio; 96 points by 5StarWines 2021, as well as being named White of the Year.
The WineHunter, a competition of the Merano Wine Festival, awarded these products in 2024:
- Spumante Metodo Classico Millesimato ‘Cuvée Lunae’ 2019: The WineHunter Award GOLD
- Colli di Luni DOC Vermentino ‘Numero Chiuso’ 2021: The WineHunter Award GOLD
- Colli di Luni DOC Vermentino ‘Etichetta Nera’ 2023: The WineHunter Award GOLD
- Colli di Luni DOC Rosso ‘Niccolò V Riserva’ 2018: The WineHunter Award RED
- Colli di Luni DOC ‘Cavagino’ 2023: The WineHunter Award RED
The WineHunter Award is the prize for excellence and high quality awarded annually to wine and culinary products, spirits and beers. The award is given to national and international products that, after careful evaluation, achieve a minimum score of 90 points out of 100. The score is divided into three bands: RED, GOLD and PLATINUM.
Vinibuoni d'Italia awarded us the ‘Corona’ for our Colli di Luni DOC ‘Cavagino’ 2023.
ViniBuoni d'Italia is a guide dedicated to wines from indigenous grape varieties, inspired by the Italian wine-making tradition and aimed at enhancing local roots, territory and typicality. Evaluations are carried out by more than 80 tasters, united in 21 working commissions, operating in their respective regions. The highest accolades awarded are the ‘Corona’ and ‘Golden Star’. Read more
| Name | Lunae Bosoni Colli di Luni Albarola 2025 |
|---|---|
| Type | White still |
| Denomination | Colli di Luni DOC |
| Vintage | 2025 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Albarola |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Liguria |
| Vendor | Lunae Bosoni |
| Story | History and interesting facts The Colli di Luni Albarola 2025 by Lunae Bosoni celebrates Ligurian tradition by enhancing this ancient indigenous grape variety, historically known as "calcatella" due to its tight clusters. Rooted between the Apuan Alps and the Ligurian Sea, this variety was once used in blends to add liveliness; today, however, it is vinified as a single-varietal to fully express its unmistakable territorial sapidity. Every glass offers a harmonious sip, embellished with fresh notes of Mediterranean scrub, citrus fruits and white flowers, faithfully reflecting the essence of the Colli di Luni. |
| Origin | Hills between the Apuan Alps and the Ligurian Sea, in the Colli di Luni area, near Ortonovo and Castelnuovo Magra (municipalities of Luni, Castelnuovo Magra, Sarzana and Beverino) |
| Climate | Mediterranean |
| Soil composition | Fertile lands influenced by the River Magra |
| Production technique | Cold maceration on the skins for approximately 8 hours; temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel; ageing on the fine lees in stainless steel for approximately 5 months. |
| Wine making | Cold maceration on the skins for approximately 8 hours; temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel; ageing on the fine lees in stainless steel for approximately 5 months. |
| Aging | Ageing on the fine lees in stainless steel for approximately 5 months. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |