CUSTOZA SUPERIORE

DENOMINATION: Custoza superiore

GRAPES: Bianca Fernanda (local Cortese grape clone) 14% - Pinot bianco 8% - Trebbiano toscano 20% - Trebbianello (local Tocai friulano/tai grape biotype) 13%..

PRODUCTION ZONE: Valeggio sul Mincio, Castelnuovo del Garda.

VINE PROTECTION METHODS: Integrated pest management; controlled environmental impact.

HARVEST PERIOD: Grapes are harvested from early September to early October, depending on ripeness.

PRODUCTION METHOD: The light pressing of the grapes is followed by a careful selection of the must. Alcoholic fermentation of the different grape varieties at 14°C and lasts about 20 days and is followed by a cooling period at 10°C.

ANALYTICAL DATA

ALCOHOL: 12,5% vol.

COLOUR: Straw yellow with golden reflections.

NOSE: Intense bouquet with elegant notes of exotic fruits.

FLAVOUR: Full bodied, elegant wine. The same exotic, fruity notes that are found in the bouquet, are carried to the taste.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Perfectly paired to seafood entrées as well as cold cuts or vegetarian dishes such as eggs and asparagus, Prosciutto and melon of figs. It can also be paired with seafood risottos of vegetable risottos, fish and with meats.

SERVING TEMPERATURE: 10°-12°C.