In the glass
Aroma: white flower, citrus, light pear, clean mineral
Palate: crisp fruit, clean acidity, light body, easy finish
The cooperative's flagship Bianco di Custoza is the appellation's most accessible, high-volume expression. Consistent, clean and approachable, it represents good-value Custoza DOC at the walk-in tourist tier. The five-variety blend from cooperative members' morainic vineyards gives a typical zonal character.
What it pairs with
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Simple grilled fish
Clean and neutral, suitable as an everyday match for any simply prepared fish. -
Light aperitivo with olives
Accessible volume Custoza for the tourist-restaurant aperitivo circuit around Lake Garda.
How to serve Cantina di Custoza Bianco di Custoza DOC
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 8-10°C. Cellar temperature (8-10°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a smaller all-purpose white glass , the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Simple grilled fish, Light aperitivo with olives. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Cantina di Custoza was established in 1958 as the cooperative of local growers south of Lake Garda. It became a major producer in the Bianco di Custoza DOC appellation at the DOC's foundation in 1971. The cooperative represents hundreds of grower families across the morainic hills.
- 1958 — Cantina di Custoza cooperative founded.
- 1971 — Bianco di Custoza DOC established; Cantina di Custoza becomes a major producer in the appellation.
Facts
- Producer
- Cantina di Custoza
- Grapes
- Trebbiano Toscano, Garganega, Cortese, Riesling Italico, Fernanda
- Classification
- Bianco di Custoza DOC
- Oak
- No oak; stainless steel
- ABV
- 11.5%
- Price
- EUR 8-12 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1-3 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1958
Frequently asked about Cantina di Custoza Bianco di Custoza DOC
What does Cantina di Custoza Bianco di Custoza DOC taste like?
On the nose, white flower, citrus, light pear, clean mineral. On the palate, crisp fruit, clean acidity, light body, easy finish. Structurally light-bodied, medium acidity with a short and clean finish. The cooperative's flagship Bianco di Custoza is the appellation's most accessible, high-volume expression. Consistent, clean and approachable, it represents good-value Custoza DOC at the walk-in tourist tier. The five-variety blend from cooperative members' morainic vineyards gives a typical zonal character.
When should I drink Cantina di Custoza Bianco di Custoza DOC?
Drink 1-3 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Cantina di Custoza Bianco di Custoza DOC?
Simple grilled fish is the canonical pairing; Light aperitivo with olives is the other strong match. Clean and neutral, suitable as an everyday match for any simply prepared fish.
What grapes are in Cantina di Custoza Bianco di Custoza DOC?
The blend is Trebbiano Toscano, Garganega, Cortese, Riesling Italico, Fernanda. The wine is classified as Bianco di Custoza DOC.