Verona: Horseback Riding and Wine Tasting Experience
Slow down and enjoy horseback riding on a guided tour in the Verona countryside. Ride through beautiful vineyards and taste some local wine paired with cheese and salami.
Profile
Structure
Drinking window
Best 1 to 4 years from vintage.
vintage1 yrs4 yrs8 yrs
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In the glass
Aroma: white blossom, pear, citrus, saline mineral
Palate: fresh stone fruit, light acidity, mineral, clean dry finish
The Piccoli family's Bianco di Custoza from the morainic rim at Valeggio sul Mincio. The glacially deposited soils on the southern slope of the Lake Garda moraine produce a fresh, food-friendly white with characteristic saline mineral character.
What it pairs with
- Poached perch with butter and sage The Garda region's classic lake fish with a simple butter sauce needs a light, mineral white.More wines for fish →
- Summer vegetable frittata Light acidity and fresh character pair effortlessly with egg-based dishes.More wines for vegetables and salads →
With cheese
How to serve Corte Gardoni 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. Poached perch with butter and sage, Summer vegetable frittata. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Corte Gardoni was established in 1980 by the Piccoli family at Valeggio sul Mincio, a village at the southern tip of the Lake Garda morainic arc. The estate is on the interface between the Bianco di Custoza DOC and the Garda DOC zones, allowing production of both Custoza whites and Garda reds.
- 1980Piccoli family founds Corte Gardoni at Valeggio sul Mincio and begins Bianco di Custoza DOC production.
Facts
- Producer
- Corte Gardoni · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Garganega, Trebbiano Toscano, Cortese
- Classification
- Bianco di Custoza DOC
- Oak
- No oak; stainless steel cold fermentation
- ABV
- 12.0%
- Price
- EUR 10-15 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1-4 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1980
Frequently asked about Corte Gardoni Bianco di Custoza DOC
What does Corte Gardoni Bianco di Custoza DOC taste like?
On the nose, white blossom, pear, citrus, saline mineral. On the palate, fresh stone fruit, light acidity, mineral, clean dry finish. Structurally light-bodied, medium acidity with a fresh and clean finish. The Piccoli family's Bianco di Custoza from the morainic rim at Valeggio sul Mincio. The glacially deposited soils on the southern slope of the Lake Garda moraine produce a fresh, food-friendly white with characteristic saline mineral character.
When should I drink Corte Gardoni Bianco di Custoza DOC?
Drink 1-4 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Corte Gardoni Bianco di Custoza DOC?
Poached perch with butter and sage is the canonical pairing; Summer vegetable frittata is the other strong match. The Garda region's classic lake fish with a simple butter sauce needs a light, mineral white.
What grapes are in Corte Gardoni Bianco di Custoza DOC?
The blend is Garganega, Trebbiano Toscano, Cortese. The wine is classified as Bianco di Custoza DOC.
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