What do guitar strings, ambient music, and one of Italy’s most exciting white wine regions have in common?
Meet Luca Formentini of Podere Selva Capuzza, the fourth-generation winemaker helping preserve the identity of Lugana DOC on the shores of Lake Garda in northern Italy. In this episode, Luca shares how music influences his winemaking, why sustainability became central to his philosophy, and what makes Turbiana one of Italy’s most captivating white grapes.
Luca believes we should all “trust your taste,” how a package of guitar strings changed the way he approached sustainability, and why the best wines are those that complement food, not compete with it.
If you’ve never tasted Lugana wines, you’re missing out. They’re delicious and a great value. Also, this conversation might inspire your next wine adventure—to Lugana DOC and Lake Garda.
Visit Borgo San Donino agriturismo
Visit Cascina Capuzza Restaurant
Follow Selva Capuzza on Instagram
Follow Luca Formentini on Instagram
Luca Formentini’s ambient music compositions on Spotify
Wines tasted in this episode:
- Selva Capuzza Lugana Selva, Lugana DOC
- Selva Capuzza Campo del Soglio (Tuchi grape), San Martino della Battaglia DOC