Vinification: Right after the harvest, the grapes are destemmed and pressed. Only Fernanda, due to its semi-aromatic nature, is macerated before being pressed. The musts, after being clarified through static decantation, are fermented at 16-17°C. Malolactic fermentation is inhibited. The yeasts, which are regularly stirred, are not removed until the final cuvée takes form. Pale lemon yellow, with pear, and citrus aromatics, and some fresh apple. Palate has some textural weight, being slightly oily, with some ripe pear, then crisp apple and citrus on the finish, which is a touch salty, dry and gently phenolic. This is a bright, good-value, unoaked, fresh white with some character. On the eastern side, there's corvina, which makes Valpolicella, which we made in two very different styles.

Indeed, this is a wine to return to again and again. Given the heat of 2022, the way the freshness and aromatics have been preserved is outstanding. A pale yellow at this stage, the aromas are of white flowers, with citrus depth and richness and a softly textured palate. A hint of salinity adds pleasure to a good long finish. Drinking brilliantly for one so young, yet this will also improve for maybe another five years. It’s bottled under a screwcap.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. 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). 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.

Agricola Cottini, Bianco di Custoza Tenuta La Falcona DOC, 2020 – Silver in The Autumn Tasting 2021 Cantina di Custoza, a leading producer of Bianco di Custoza, is located in the on the Morainic Hills, southeast of Lake Garda. The territory includes the provinces of Sommacampagna, Valeggio Sul Mincio, Villafranca di Verona, Bussolengo and Sona. The lush vineyards, immersed in the beautiful land of the rolling hills, give a breath-taking view to anyone who visits it. The village where the winery locates has a rich history of heroism and battles. The courtyards, olive plantation, and cypresses, nestled on the beautiful valleys, enhance the beauty of the winery. The estate covers an area of 1000 hectares. A Large Winemaking Team Dedicated to Wine So to the north, things like pinot grigio, garganega, which makes Soave, and cortese, that makes Gavi. The Brut, Extra Brut, and Extra Dry varieties of the Custoza Spumante DOC wine are produced using the sparkling method. It can be made using the Charmat method or, if refermented in the bottle, the Classic method. The flavor is fresh, soft, and acidic with a delicate and floral scent. Custoza Passito DOC wine 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 appellationFruity 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. Wine from Bierzo | Wine from Carinena | Wine from Douro | Wine from Montsant | Wine from Priorat | Wine from Penedès | Wine from Rioja | Wine from Ribera del Duero | Wine from Somontano Bianco di Custoza, the blended white white of the region, was established as a DOC in 1971; its name more recently changed to Custoza DOC in 1971. The area includes some 1200 hectares of vineyards with a mix of local producers and wine cooperatives. Monte del Fra: Custodians of Custoza It's not to suggest that all the wines taste the same, but it is to say that you can take the worry out of it. Other sparkling wines, especially now traditional-method sparkling wines are starting to come to the fore in Italy.