Custoza DOC

Custoza DOC was included amongst our company’s produce in 2013, seeing as we had a large quantity of varying types of white grapes available. Another important challenge for the enhancement of a DOC of complexity, marked by the articulation of the different grapes used, which merits a position on the market congruent to it’s potential.

Grapes types	Garganega, Trebbianello, Trebbiano Toscano, Chardonnay
Soil	Glacial (morainal), gravelly, calcareous and alluvial
Altitude	100 metres above sea level
Training system	Pergola
Exposure	South
Yields per hectare	100 ql/ha
Curing of the Vines	Special attention paid to caring for the young plants in the months before darkening, the yield is assessed before harvesting. The grapes are selected based on their maturation components
Harvest period	Mid September, the first choice
Harvest type	Picked by hand and placed in trays
Vinification	For each variety of grapes separately: harvest and the soft pressing of the crushed grapes which is followed by static clarifi cation of the must at 8°C. Alcoholic fermentation at controlled temperature of 16-18°C for 15 days. The blend of wines is done at the end of fermentation respecting Production Discipline
Ageing	Surlies to 8°C, in stainless steel vats for 6 months, 2 months in bottle
Degustation notes	Colour: pale straw yellow and bright Nose: fruit notes, with prevailing hints of banana and green apple Palate: full, beautiful volume and a fresh and fruity final
Food matching	Food pairings: antipasti, charcuterie, tortellini, pasta, fish, vegetables and farmyard meat