The wine region of Bianco di Custoza is located in the region of Vénétie of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Monte del Frá or the Domaine Aldegheri produce mainly wines white, sparkling and red. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Bianco di Custoza are Garganega, Cortese and Chardonnay, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Bianco di Custoza often reveals types of flavors of citrus, lemon zest or stone and sometimes also flavors of toasty, toffee or almonds.
In the mouth of Bianco di Custoza is a powerful with a nice freshness. We currently count 162 estates and châteaux in the of Bianco di Custoza, producing 224 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Bianco di Custoza go well with generally quite well with dishes of pasta, shellfish or mature and hard cheese.
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