Custoza "I FRARI" DOC SANTI
| Sommelier score | 90/100 | 2023 |
| Winery | SANTI |
| Denomination | Custoza Doc |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Grapes | Garganega, Trebbiano Toscano, Cortese, Tocai |
| Alcohol content | 12,50% |
| Cl | 75cl |
| Sulfites | Contains sulphites |
| Code ICQRF | VR/4945 |
| Winery headquarter | SANTI - Illasi (VR) - Via Ungheria, 33 |
| Bottle size | Standard bottle |
| Combination | Aperitif, Smoked Fish appetizers, Steamed fish Hors d'oeuvres, Fresh cheese, White Meat, Mixed fried fish, Sea bass, Mussels |
| Region | Venetian (Italy) |
| Style | Light and fresh |
| Wine list | Custoza |
Custoza I Frari was born from the harmonious union of delicately aromatic white grape varieties, which have always been present in the Lake Garda area, with the use of selected yeasts typical of the area. The vines used in blend for its vinification are those of Garganega, Trebbiano Toscano, Cortese, Tocai. The origin of the grapes falls within the wide DOC of Veneto. After the harvest which takes place at the end of September, with a mechanical grape harvester to allow a timely harvest of very healthy grapes at the right degree of ripeness, immediately conducted in the cellar and started the pressing process, which for 30% of the The grapes remain cold in the press for about 12 hours of skin maceration. After static decantation, the must ferments at low temperatures of about 12 ° C maximum 16 ° C with selected yeasts. Subsequently, for aging, the wine remains in steel until January, in contact with its own yeasts and without carrying out the malolactic fermentation.
Custoza I Frari DOC Santi
A pale straw yellow colour. The aroma is well pronounced, intense and fragrant, with a floral dominance of wisteria and peach and notes of white tropical fruit. The taste has an excellent flavor in correspondence, fresh and harmonious, very savory and with a delicate aftertaste of ripe fruit that lingers for a long time in the mouth.
Suggested food pairings while tasting this Custoza I Frari DOC Santi
Favorite food pairings for enhancing the delicate taste of this refined label from the Santi winery are appetizers, delicate first courses, cooked fish with fresh and tasty Mediterranean cuisine. The optimal serving temperature is 12 ° C. The alcohol content reached is 12% Vol.
