In the glass
Aroma: ripe peach, hazelnut, light vanilla, white flowers
Palate: stone fruit, cream texture from oak, medium body, persistent acidity
La Selva is the cooperative's premium single-vineyard selection from older vines in the Selva parcel. Partial oak fermentation adds texture and complexity beyond the standard cooperative Custoza, demonstrating the appellation's premium potential.
What it pairs with
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Roasted chicken with morainic herbs
The wine's cream texture and stone fruit complement roasted poultry. -
Pasta con gamberi e bottarga
Textured Custoza stands up to the brininess of bottarga and prawn pasta.
How to serve Cantina di Custoza La Selva 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. Roasted chicken with morainic herbs, Pasta con gamberi e bottarga. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
La Selva was introduced by the Cantina di Custoza cooperative to demonstrate quality beyond the volume entry-level. Selected from older vines in the Selva sub-parcel of the cooperative's morainic vineyards, partial oak fermentation was chosen to show that Custoza DOC could produce structured, food-serious whites.
- 2002 — Cantina di Custoza introduces La Selva as a premium single-parcel oak-fermented tier.
Facts
- Producer
- Cantina di Custoza
- Grapes
- Garganega, Trebbiano Toscano, Cortese
- Classification
- Bianco di Custoza DOC
- Oak
- Partial fermentation in used oak barriques; majority stainless steel
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Price
- EUR 12-18 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2-6 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2002
Frequently asked about Cantina di Custoza La Selva Bianco di Custoza DOC
What does Cantina di Custoza La Selva Bianco di Custoza DOC taste like?
On the nose, ripe peach, hazelnut, light vanilla, white flowers. On the palate, stone fruit, cream texture from oak, medium body, persistent acidity. Structurally medium-bodied, medium acidity with a medium and textured finish. La Selva is the cooperative's premium single-vineyard selection from older vines in the Selva parcel. Partial oak fermentation adds texture and complexity beyond the standard cooperative Custoza, demonstrating the appellation's premium potential.
When should I drink Cantina di Custoza La Selva Bianco di Custoza DOC?
Drink 2-6 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 La Selva Bianco di Custoza DOC?
Roasted chicken with morainic herbs is the canonical pairing; Pasta con gamberi e bottarga is the other strong match. The wine's cream texture and stone fruit complement roasted poultry.
What grapes are in Cantina di Custoza La Selva Bianco di Custoza DOC?
The blend is Garganega, Trebbiano Toscano, Cortese. The wine is classified as Bianco di Custoza DOC.