Olivini

The Olivini family has owned vineyards on the southern shore of Lake Garda for several generations. In the past, the grape wines were mainly sold in bulk to other wineries; together with oenologist Antonio Crescini, the estate began making and marketing wines under its own name about ten years ago. Today, siblings Giovanni, Giorgio and Giordana Olivini run the estate. The vines are situated on hillsides near Desenzano and also include historic areas of the Lugana appellation. In the cellar, the estate combines hand harvesting, gentle pressing, temperature-controlled fermentation and partial malolactic ageing.