FREE - Custoza DOC (2020)

(This wine is out of date and now free of charge - only suitable for use as cooking wine)

Bottles produced:  8,000

Grapes:  Garganega, Cortese, Trebbiano Toscano, Tocai Friulano and Chardonnay.

Colour:  Pale lemon.

Alcohol by volume: 12.5%

ecoVINO says:  The vineyards of the Morainic Hills - which originate from glacial deposits - rest on calcareous clay, interspersed with gravelly rocks and sand which provide lots of minerality to the overall flavour of this Custoza DOC. This dry white wine is well-balanced, easy to drink and great value for money. Best to drink now (or before the end of 2023) as an aperitif, or with a light meal with your family and friends.

Aroma:  Warm aromas of peach, lychee and pink grapefruit, with hints of passion fruit, lemon, white flowers, starfruit and white pepper in the background.

Taste:  Dry with medium acidity. Light-to-medium bodied with medium alcohol and finish. This blend opens with delicate nectarine and citrus flavours (lemon, lime and grapefruit) with gentle hints of white pepper and starfruit. Citrus notes of grapefruit and lime on the finish.

Food pairing:  Great as an aperitif alongside a few savoury snacks, or with low-fat and fresh tasting dishes and sauces.

Open:  No decanting required.

Service temperature:  Chilled (8 to 10 degrees Celsius).

Wine-making process:  Each harvested grape varietal is picked at optimal ripeness and  fermented separately in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures of 16 degrees Celsius. After fermentation, wines are blended together. Maturation continues in stainless steel tanks prior to bottling.

Allergens:  Minimal naturally-occurring sulphites lower than EU organic wine production requirements.