The winery
Cantina Avanzi
Garda winery and oil mill based in Manerba del Garda (BS), producing Lugana and Garda Classico wines and extra virgin olive oil; family-run company with production based on grapes from its own vineyards.
- Lombardia · Italia
- Since 1931
- 25 products
The story
The Avanzi family began their winemaking activity with Giovanni Avanzi; the winery was expanded in the following decades with the involvement of his sons and subsequent generations. In the 21st century the cellar was renovated with a new underground facility and modern equipment for vinification and aging; the estate operates in the Lake Garda area and still maintains a strong family identity.
Production philosophy
Produced exclusively from estate-grown grapes, with a strong focus on terroir: each wine must express the quality of its place of origin. The winery also states a commitment to sustainability and to promoting local specialties, both for Lugana whites and Garda/Valtènesi reds.
Terroir and vineyards
Operating on the moraine hills and the shores of Lake Garda, with estates and vineyards in the municipalities of Sirmione, Desenzano del Garda and Polpenazze del Garda. Soils are predominantly moraine, with clay, silt and sand, suitable for the Lugana, Garda Classico and Valtènesi denominations.
Awards and recognition
Some wines have received awards and scores in guides and competitions.
Characteristics
- Grape varieties
- Turbiana (Trebbiano di Lugana)
- Groppello
- Barbera
- Sangiovese
- Marzemino
- Pinot Bianco
- Chardonnay
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Cabernet Franc
- Rebo
- Tuchì
What makes it distinctive
- Long-established winery in Manerba del Garda, specializing in Lugana and Garda Classico wines.
- Winery and olive mill: also produces Garda PDO extra virgin olive oil.
- Estate-owned vineyards in Sirmione, Desenzano del Garda and Polpenazze del Garda.
- Production based on estate-grown grapes
- Commitment to energy sustainability through a photovoltaic system
