Custoza
Styles
Principal grape varieties
Pinot Bianco B. (Pinot Blanc)Trebbiano Toscano B. (Trebbiano Toscano)Riesling Italico B. (Welschriesling)Riesling Renano B. (Riesling Weiss)Tocai Friulano B. (Friulano)Garganega B. (Garganega)Malvasia Bianca B. (Malvasia Bianca Lunga)Manzoni Bianco B. (Manzoni Bianco)Chardonnay B. (Chardonnay Blanc)Cortese B. (Cortese)
Terroir
Natural factors
- 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.
Human factors
- The denomination takes its name from a hamlet of Sommacampagna renowned for two Risorgimento battles; the DOC was established on 8 February 1971.
Product characteristics
- 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.
Terroir / wine link
- 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