Holiday Pack: Female Producers

A pair of wines from from a female-led estate on Lake Garda.

Cantina La Bacheta farms four hectares on the glacial hills of Custoza, where an ancient moraine left behind sandy, gravelly soils. Between the 20 to 60 year old grow vines there grow olive and fruit trees, all kinds of vegetables and flowers planted for the pollinators. It's truly a farming paradise.

Luna is a fresh rosé made from local varieties with red berries, citrus and a herbal edge. The altitude and the nearby lake keep the climate relatively cool, clearly shown by the beautiful lightness in this wine. This is serious enough to be poured any time of the year, while not losing touch with the playful side rosés are loved for. Pair this with the lighter starters and salads, or simply start the bottle while you're still busy in the kitchen and people are just settling in. 

Neissance is 100% Garganega, whole-cluster pressed, rested on its fine lees in steel and made with no added sulphur at any stage. After two years in bottle, its delicate, fragrant freshness has deepened into the softer, more evolved notes that come with age. You get golden apples, pear, a little honey and orange peel in there. Very flexible in terms of pairing, but ideal with roasted lamb, or with earthy root veg like Ottolenghi's whole roasted celeriac.