James Suckling rates 7 Costaripa wines from 91 to 95 points
The selection spans vintages from 2009 to 2025, led by Molmenti Valtènesi Riviera del Garda Classico DOC 2021 with 95 points.
On October 28, 2026, Costaripa announced that James Suckling had awarded 7 of its wines scores ranging from 91 to 95 points. The group covers vintages from 2009 to 2025 and includes 2 vintages of Molmenti, 2 of Maim, RosaMara and 2 sparkling wines.1
Molmenti leads the selection
Molmenti Valtènesi Riviera del Garda Classico DOC 2021 received the highest rating, 95 points. Molmenti Valtènesi Riviera del Garda Classico DOC 2011 earned 92 points, placing 2 vintages produced 10 years apart in the same selection.1
Maim Valtènesi DOC 2009 was awarded 94 points, while Maim Valtènesi DOC 2022 received 91 points. The 2009 wine was assessed more than 15 years after its harvest, adding another mature vintage to the results.1
RosaMara and the sparkling wines
RosaMara Valtènesi Riviera del Garda Classico DOC 2025 scored 92 points. The sparkling wines completed the list: Grande Annata Brut 2019 received 93 points, and Créant Garda DOC received 91 points; no vintage was stated for Créant.1
Across the 7 ratings, the selection brings together mature and recent vintages, traditional-method sparkling wines and Chiaretto rosé. The scores cover a 16-year vintage span, from 2009 through 2025.1
Costaripa in Valtènesi
Costaripa was founded in Moniga del Garda, in the Valtènesi area near Lake Garda. Mattia Vezzola has guided the winery for more than 40 years. Its vineyards occupy the morainic hills around the lake, and its production places particular emphasis on rosé and traditional-method sparkling wines.1
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