Structure

Bodymedium
Aciditymedium
Sweetnessdry
Oaknew oak

Drinking window

Best 2 to 8 years from vintage.
vintage2 yrs8 yrs10 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedMedium acidityDryLong And Textured finish

Aroma: ripe stone fruit, vanilla, toasted hazelnut, citrus blossom

Palate: cream, ripe peach, oak-derived vanilla, structured acidity

Amedeo is Cavalchina's premium selection, using partial oak fermentation to add complexity and longevity to the Bianco di Custoza DOC framework. More structured and richer than the standard Custoza, with the oak well integrated.

What it pairs with

  • Roasted chicken with cream sauce
    The wine's oak-influenced richness and cream texture are ideal with roasted poultry.
  • Stuffed pasta (tortellini in brodo)
    Structured white wine complements the delicate flavours of filled pasta in broth.
  • Grilled sea bream with fennel
    The wine's aromatics amplify the anise note of fennel and the richness of a grilled whole fish.

How to serve Cavalchina Amedeo Bianco di Custoza DOC

Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
  2. Serve at 8-10°C. Cellar temperature (8-10°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a smaller all-purpose white glass , the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Roasted chicken with cream sauce, Stuffed pasta (tortellini in brodo), Grilled sea bream with fennel. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Amedeo was introduced to offer a premium oak-influenced tier to the Custoza range, addressing demand for a more complex, age-worthy Bianco di Custoza. Named for Amedeo Piona, a previous generation of the founding family, it uses the same DOC blend but with a portion fermented in new barriques.

  1. 1999: Cavalchina introduces Amedeo as a premium oak-fermented Bianco di Custoza DOC.

Facts

Producer
Cavalchina · visiting guide
Grapes
Garganega, Trebbiano Toscano, Cortese, Bianca Fernanda
Classification
Bianco di Custoza DOC
Oak
Partial fermentation in new oak barriques
ABV
13.0%
Price
EUR 16-22 at retail
Drinking window
2-8 from vintage
First vintage
1999

Frequently asked about Cavalchina Amedeo Bianco di Custoza DOC

What does Cavalchina Amedeo Bianco di Custoza DOC taste like?

On the nose, ripe stone fruit, vanilla, toasted hazelnut, citrus blossom. On the palate, cream, ripe peach, oak-derived vanilla, structured acidity. Structurally medium-bodied, medium acidity with a long and textured finish. Amedeo is Cavalchina's premium selection, using partial oak fermentation to add complexity and longevity to the Bianco di Custoza DOC framework. More structured and richer than the standard Custoza, with the oak well integrated.

When should I drink Cavalchina Amedeo Bianco di Custoza DOC?

Drink 2-8 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Cavalchina Amedeo Bianco di Custoza DOC?

Roasted chicken with cream sauce is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Stuffed pasta (tortellini in brodo) and Grilled sea bream with fennel. The wine's oak-influenced richness and cream texture are ideal with roasted poultry.

What grapes are in Cavalchina Amedeo Bianco di Custoza DOC?

The blend is Garganega, Trebbiano Toscano, Cortese, Bianca Fernanda. The wine is classified as Bianco di Custoza DOC.

Tags

bianca fernanda cortese dry garganega medium acid medium body medium term mood elegant mood savoury occasion dinner party occasion special old world pairs with pasta cream pairs with poultry pairs with white fish price trade up still white trebbiano toscano

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