Riné (2022) - Cantrina

“Riné” is the flagship wine of Cantrina and represents the creative philosophy of the winery: combining grape varieties of different origins to create an elegant, long-lived white. The name comes from the local term “Riné”, used for Riesling Renano in the Garda bresciano area. This variety, together with Chardonnay, gives the wine freshness, complexity and the ability to evolve over time. Vinifying the grapes separately and blending them in spring make it possible to bring out the particular qualities of each variety, merging the roundness of Chardonnay with the verticality and mineral notes of Riesling.

The appellation: Benaco Bresciano IGT

The Benaco Bresciano IGT is an indicazione geografica tipica of Lombardy, embracing the hillside land on the Brescia shore of Lake Garda. Officially recognised in 1995, it is a flexible appellation open to experimentation, able to make the most of both native and international varieties, across different types of wine.

What to eat with Riné

Who makes it: Cantrina

Founded in the 90s by Cristina Inganni and Diego Lavo, the estate – which takes its name from the small hamlet where they live – covers a little under 8 hectares among the gentle morainic hills above Lake Garda, in the province of Brescia. It has been certified organic since 2017, with artisan rigour, respect for biodiversity and a low-intervention approach in the cellar.

The vine of Riné

Chardonnay

Chardonnay is one of the most widely planted and prestigious white grape varieties in the world, originally from Burgundy, in France. Thanks to its great adaptability to different climates and soils, Chardonnay is grown in many wine regions, expressing unique characteristics according to the terroir and the winemaking style.

Riesling

Riesling is one of the most prestigious and widely recognised white grape varieties in the world, valued for its extraordinary ability to express terroir and to produce wines of great longevity and complexity. Native to Germany, Riesling is today grown in many wine regions, where it stands out for its versatility and its unique aromatic profile.

Riné: the area of Valtènesi

Climate: Continental

Altitude: Low to mid altitude (200–500 m above sea level)

Soil: Limestone / chalk

Geographical setting: Lake

Profile of Riné

Primary aromas: Citrus, Apple, Peach

Secondary aromas: Aromatic herbs, White flowers, Honey

Tertiary aromas: Petrol

Tasting notes: This wine shows an intense, bright ruby red colour. On the nose, fascinating notes of ripe red fruit, spice and a subtle touch of vanilla emerge, enriched by shades of leather and tobacco. The entry on the palate is soft and elegant, with well-balanced tannins that merge into a long, slightly peppery finish. Overall this is a structured, refined wine that expresses its terroir at its best while keeping extraordinary freshness and vivacity. It is suitable for ageing.