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Custoza DOC

by Cantina Negrar · Veneto, Italy

TypeWhite
GrapesTrebbiano, Garganega and Fernanda
VineyardSouth-east of Lake Garda
LineWhites and Semi-Sparkling
Cantina NegrarVeneto, Italy

About this wine

Custoza is a dry white wine associated with the Garda area since the sixteenth century. Its wider growing area south of Lake Garda cultivates several white varieties, including Trebbiano Toscano, Chardonnay, Garganega, Tocai Friulano, Malvasia, Riesling Italico and Cortese.

Vineyard and terroir

The wine comes from the area south-east of Lake Garda.

Grapes

Trebbiano, Garganega and Fernanda.

Tasting profile

Straw yellow with greenish highlights. The nose offers fresh white-flower aromas and a lightly aromatic character. The palate is savoury and delicate, with measured structure.

Serving and pairing

Serve at 10–12 °C with grilled fish or white meat; it may also be enjoyed as an aperitif.

Label / history

Custoza has been appreciated in the Garda area since the sixteenth century.