On the eastern side, there's corvina, which makes Valpolicella, which we made in two very different styles. The village consists of a central settlement and 3 detached, but close, quarters: Valbusa (west – 45°22′29.2″N 10°47′20.2″E / 45.374778°N 10.788944°E / 45.374778; 10.788944), Gorgo (east – 45°22′45.5″N 10°48′17.7″E / 45.379306°N 10.804917°E / 45.379306; 10.804917) and Bellavista (south – 45°22′19.3″N 10°47′36.7″E / 45.372028°N 10.793528°E / 45.372028; 10.793528). Its territory includes the surrounding little localities of Bagolina, Balconi Rossi, Coronini, [8] Marognalonga, Monte Godio, Sgaripola and Vantini. The Consortium celebrated its 50 year anniversary in 2021, marking the occasion with national and international masterclasses, both in person and digitally, with high-profile professionals. Classes reached operators and media in Italy, England, USA, Canada, Europe and Japan. In the glass, the wine has an intense straw yellow color with shimmers of gold. The first sip cleanses the mouth; subsequent ones remind you that you’re thirsty.

Our ampelographic wealth has now led to the rediscovery of our wine as a modern wine,’ said Luciano Piona. ‘Its un-exaggerated yet balanced aroma makes it popular with women and the younger generations.’ Wine Vintage 2006 | Wine Vintage 2007 | Wine Vintage 2008 | Wine Vintage 2009 | Wine Vintage 2010 | Wine Vintage 2011 It's a country that I love and creates some fantastic wines at multiple price points, and I think they're particularly unique.According to the guidelines, Custoza DOC is obtained from at least 70% of the three symbolic local grapes: Garganega, first mentioned in 1495 by De Crescenzi, Trebbianello (a local biotype of Friulian Tocai, present in Veneto and Friuli as early as the eighteenth century and corresponding to the French Sauvignonasse) and Bianca Fernanda (a local clone of Cortese). Bruno Migliorini; Carlo Tagliavini; Piero Fiorelli (eds.). "Custoza". Dizionario d'Ortografia e di Pronunzia (in Italian) . Retrieved 11 September 2019. The Custoza DOC region has a predominantly Mediterranean and temperate climate. It enjoys moderately cold winters and hot summers that aren't overly hot. The surrounding Lake Garda softens this a little. These circumstances produce a good environment for the production of vines. The elevation of the land and the chilly, nighttime air create the ideal growing conditions for grapes. White fruit, crunchy yellow notes, and citrus notes are particularly enhanced by this climate. Garda moraines were created by soil deposits from the Paleogene's end when there were several ice ages. The mountains that surround the Benaco are made up of debris that came down from the mountains and was carried by the glacier's melting waters. These waters, which are rich in minerals and carbonates, give the wine its distinctive and much-desired saline note. Grapes Varietals of Custoza wine appellation We are an experimental cellar,” says Marica Bonomo in an interview with Forbes.com, representing the third-generation of the family. “Our goal is to learn from nature and translate the terroir into wine.” Vineyards: The vineyards are located between 100 and 140 meters above sea level and they are south facing. The vine is trained in a single guyot. The morenic soil is a mix between limestone, clay and a small presence of gravel.

Monte Veronese is a semi-hard cheese made from cow's milk that is traditionally manufactured in the province of Verona, in the Veneto region of northern Italy. Custoza wines' full-bodied or even fortified wines go nicely with it. Sea combinations Custoza in its entry level form represents around 98% of the wine produced, but it can also be found in its Superiore form, which is made from the grapes of the best-positioned, oldest, lowest-yielding vineyards – which are also generally the most challenging to manage.He added, ‘In fact, it is the latter who are now mainly managing our denomination following a period of generational change. There is enormous collaboration and the quality has increased considerably despite the intrusive presence of cooperatives.’ Three wines to try Sustainability and territorial identity are the key pillars of Custoza. In virtue of the high share of representativeness of the Consortium – standing at about 90% in respect to the total of the designation – it has obtained the erga omnes recognition. The Custoza production is around 130 quintals/ha for the Custoza DOC and 120 quintals/ha for the Superiore. The wines included in the DOC are Custoza, Custoza Riserva, Custoza Superiore, Custoza Spumante and Custoza Passito. Lemon yellow, with ripe aromatics comprising peach and honey. The palate has depth, a bit of oiliness, with flavours of peach and pear, then fresh apple and salt. Some gentle tannin gives a dry stone-like edge. A good wine with a lovely persistent finish.

CHARACTERISTICS: it is a grape with golden yellow berries and sweet pulp. It is a robust vine that grows beautifully on hills exposed to the sun. It produces abundant fruits that ripen between September and October. It gives a straw yellow-colored wine with an intense, pleasant aroma. The cluster is medium to large, conical, pyramidal, winged, loose. The climate of the Custoza DOC area is Mediterranean and temperate: it is characterized by hot but not sultry summers and relatively cold winters, tempered by the presence of the nearby Lake Garda. The conditions create a favorable microclimate for the vine cultivation and the olive tree and cypress growth. Precipitation is evenly distributed throughout the year. Thanks to the hilly altitude, there is a daytime heating of the slopes and a nocturnal accumulation of fresh air, optimal situations to develop the aromatic characteristics of white grapes best. This climate mainly enhances the aromas of white fruit, crunchy yellow, and citrus notes in the Custoza. was a complex year, we had to face it with all our commitment and will,” says president Roberta Bricolo. “Despite this, it was a positive year in which knowledge of Custoza wine and the perception of its value grew. Intense on the nose, with floral notes (rose, jasmine, linden) and spiced with saffron. Complex yet well-paced on the palate. It has flavour, softness and makes for a pleasant and memorable drink. The 50th anniversary of the appellation was an opportunity to restart and make our wine known and appreciated both in Italy and abroad,” she adds.Should you decide to visit this four-season, family-owned and operated winery, be prepared for a bespoke experience that goes well beyond a traditional wine tasting. Within the Learn and Discovery section, there is an ultimate guide to Italian wine regions, as well as many articles and recipes. It tastes fresh and fragrant with floral aromas of chamomile and white flowers with some fruit notes. Easy to drink, it offers strong minerality without too much acidity. Although intended to be savored while young, the wine has potential for aging.

Fruity aroma of Garganega, the characteristic color of Trebbianello and the slightly aromatic scents of Bianca Fernanda, as well as the peculiar characteristics of the other white grape varieties define the grapes grown in this area. The winery’s vineyards are among the most extensive in Verona covering 137 hectares, which they own, and another 68 that are leased. The mixture of clay and gravel guarantees drainage and avoids water stagnation; the predominantly calcareous composition of the soil gives the grapes all their typical mineral component and characterizes the wines with unmistakable sapidity. And from the south, you tend to get these very characterful wines that have more apricot and peach flavours.

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Garganega, Trebbianello, Bianca Fernanda, Malvasia Toscana, Riesling Italico, Sauvignon, Pinot Bianco, Chardonnay, and Cross Manzoni are some of the white-fruit grapes planted in the Custoza region. Ancient Greek vines known as Garganega were brought to Sicily and given the name Grecanico d'Or. It can produce dry, sweet, still, and sparkling wines and is quite adaptable to various soil types and winemaking processes. A vine called Trebbianello, also referred to as Tocai Friulano or Tocai Italico, proclaims at least two centuries of Italian heritage. Although the exact origin of the Cortese vine, also known as Bianca Fernanda in the Custoza region, is unknown, it is thought to have originated in the provinces of Alessandria, Novara, and Tortonese. Types of Custoza Wines Custoza DOC The producer’s sensitivity and ability to interpret the land plays a decisive role in defining the blend that corresponds to the company’s style. Monte del Fra, a three generation, family-owned winery, is one of the larger producers in the area. In 1958, the Bonomo family rented two rooms in an old 15th-century monastery as well as some land to cultivate wheat, strawberries, peaches and grapes. The Consortium for the Protection of Custoza was born in 1972, designed to safeguard and promote the heritage of this splendid vine-growing area, whose historical boundaries have not changed since the year the DOC was founded. All of these beautiful white wines have a bit more richness to them and they are perfect with some of the vegetables and salads that really thrive in that area of Italy as well.