Custoza

Styles

Principal grape varieties

Terroir

• Morainic hills: glacial deposits that formed Lake Garda, yielding extremely varied soils interspersed with gravelly plains.
• The zone encompasses both the eastern morainic amphitheatre of Garda and fluvioglacial plains composed of materials of similar composition.
• Temperate microclimate moderated by the proximity of Lake Garda: permits the cultivation of olive and cypress alongside the vine.
• Diurnal temperature variation on the hilly morainic terrain: optimal for the development of aromatic compounds in white grape varieties.
• Soil diversification arising from the irregular deposits of multiple glaciations: expressed in the fresh, youthful, lively character of Custoza.

• The denomination takes its name from a hamlet of Sommacampagna renowned for two Risorgimento battles; the DOC was established on 8 February 1971.

• Aromatic profile built on the blend: fruity and floral notes, with possible hints of aromatic herbs and spices.
• Sensory identity grounded in freshness, delicate aromaticity, and drinkability; the finest selections demonstrate the capacity to age.

• The day-to-night temperature variation on the morainic hills encourages the development of fruity and floral aromatic compounds in Custoza.

Facts drawn from the cahier's terroir-link section (Lien au terroir) by automatic interpretation — see the source.

Sources

• Specification (EUR-Lex, single document)
• eAmbrosia register (EU) — File number PDO-IT-A0468
• Official trade body site — Consorzio Tutela Vino Custoza DOC