Custoza and its wines

Custoza is one of the most important wine districts of province of Verona, located between the Lake Garda and the morainic hills which mark the boundary with the province of Mantua.

The area

The area takes its name from the small village of Custoza, a hamlet of Sommacampagna, also famous for the Risorgimento battles fought there in the nineteenth century.

The area is characterised by gentle hills of glacial origin, formed by morainic deposits rich in limestone, sand and gravel.
The a mild, ventilated climate, influenced by the lake, and the a good temperature swing encourage balanced ripening of the grapes and the production of fresh, fragrant, harmonious white wines.

What is the Custoza wine district?

The DOC Custoza, established in 1971, covers the municipalities of Sommacampagna, Valeggio sul Mincio, Villafranca di Verona, Peschiera del Garda and part of the neighbouring areas.
It is an appellation devoted exclusively to white wines, in the following styles:

• Custoza DOC (the entry-level version, fresh and immediate)

• Custoza Superiore DOC (more structured, for ageing)

• Custoza Spumante DOC

• Custoza Passito DOC (rare and complex, from overripe grapes)

Characteristics of Custoza Wines

Colour

• Bright straw yellow with greenish or golden highlights, depending on the vintage and the style.

Aromas

• White fruit (pear, apple, peach), citrus, wild flowers, aromatic herbs.

• In the Superiore: notes of honey, almond and sweet spices.

Palate

• Fresh, savoury, balanced, with a harmonious, slightly almondy finish.

• In the Superiore: rounder and longer, with elegant structure.

Typical Grape Varieties of Custoza DOC

A blend of indigenous and international white grapes:

• Garganega (the main grape variety)

• Trebbianello (Trebbiano Toscano)

• Bianca Fernanda (Cortese)

• Malvasia, Riesling Italico, Pinot Bianco, Chardonnay

Why choose a wine from Custoza?

• For those who love fragrant, fresh and mineral whites, perfect for any occasion.

• Ideal with starters, Garda fish, vegetarian dishes and risottos.

• Excellent value value for money compared with other Veneto DOCs.

• An authentic expression of the the wine culture of the Garda area.