Cavalchina is the name of the area where the winery has been built and is probably named after the old residence of the Count Cavalchini. The estate, in the south east of the Garda amphitheatre, was established at the beginning of the last century. The most important aspect of Azienda Agricola Cavalchina is that in 1962 it was the first producer to put Custoza as the name of the wine from the region and was made with Fernanda, Trebbiano and Garganega grapes. Today, this wine is a blend of 30% Fernanda , 30% Trebbiano, 30% Garganega, 10% Trebbianello This wine came from the vineyards in Casella, Mandolara, Bacino, Bianchette, Cavalchina e Monte. Here each variety matures at a slightly different time, the beginning of September for the Trebbianello, late September for the Fernanda and the beginning of October for Trebbiano and Garganega. This means that each variety has to be vinified separately. The grapes, manually harvested into small boxes to prevent crushing, are then destalked and pressed. Only the Fernanda, with its slightly aromatic character, is briefly macerated before the pressing. The must, after clarification, ferments for 10-15 days at a temperature of around 18ºC. The decision whether to have a malolactic fermentation, to compensate possible excesses of acidity, depends on each vintage. Next the wines are left on their lees to maintain their freshness, up to late January or early February, at which point the final blend is assembled. This wine is a lovely pale yellow colour with a lively, lemony, punchy flavours and a classic leafy marzipan-spiked finish. (12 x 75 cl)
Region:
Italy, Veneto, Bianco di Custoza
Producer:
Cavalchina
Product ID:
13607
CavalchinaBianco di Custoza DOC Veneto
Description: Cavalchina is the name of the area where the winery has been built and is probably named after the old residence of the Count Cavalchini. The estate, in the south east of the Garda amphitheatre, was established at the beginning of the last century. The most important aspect of Azienda Agricola Cavalchina is that in 1962 it was the first producer to put Custoza as the name of the wine from the region and was made with Fernanda, Trebbiano and Garganega grapes. Today, this wine is a blend of 30% Fernanda , 30% Trebbiano, 30% Garganega, 10% Trebbianello This wine came from the vineyards in Casella, Mandolara, Bacino, Bianchette, Cavalchina e Monte. Here each variety matures at a slightly different time, the beginning of September for the Trebbianello, late September for the Fernanda and the beginning of October for Trebbiano and Garganega. This means that each variety has to be vinified separately. The grapes, manually harvested into small boxes to prevent crushing, are then destalked and pressed. Only the Fernanda, with its slightly aromatic character, is briefly macerated before the pressing. The must, after clarification, ferments for 10-15 days at a temperature of around 18ºC. The decision whether to have a malolactic fermentation, to compensate possible excesses of acidity, depends on each vintage. Next the wines are left on their lees to maintain their freshness, up to late January or early February, at which point the final blend is assembled. This wine is a lovely pale yellow colour with a lively, lemony, punchy flavours and a classic leafy marzipan-spiked finish. Available in half bottles. (24 x 37.5 cl) Price: £149.99
Cavalchina AMEDEO Bianco di Custoza Superiore DOC Veneto
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La Prendina Pinot Bianco Garda DOC
Description: The Azienda Agricola La Prendina was acquired in 1958 and at first the wines were sold under the Cavalchina brand. The first wine to use the name of La Prendina was a Merlot bottled in 1980 for Gualtiero Marchesi, but it was only in 1990 that the wines were sold under the name La Prendina. An excellent varietal, but often rather temperamental to cultivate, it produces a wine that is medium bodied and with a fresh, clean flavour.The grapes are picked during the early part of September, pressed and the must is fermented at 18 0 C for about two weeks. Next the wine is taken off the lees and there is no malolactic fermentation. Finally, it is bottled in December to retain its freshness and released from the beginning of January. In the vineyard La Prendina aims to grow full flavoured concentrated grapes while the task in the cellar is to express the nature of the grape and terroir. This has produced an absolutely delicious blend of citrus fruit and balancing acidity that shows just how good the Pinot Bianco variety can be. (12 x 75 cl) Price: £118.40
