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$13.20−20%($17.60/ℓ)
Recommended price: $16.42
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Technical information
- Producer
- Zeni
- Name
- Custoza DOC
- Variety
- Garganega, Trebbiano, Tocai, Chardonnay
- Vintage
- 2025
- Gradation
- 12.0%
- Format
- 75 cl
- Aromatic profile
- Spring flowers; fragrant, soft, slightly aromatic
- Vinification method
- Gentle pressing and temperature-controlled fermentation
- Aging
- Ageing in stainless steel
- Type of cask
- Stainless steel
- Color
- Pale straw yellow with greenish reflections
- Serving temperature
- 10-12°C
- Recommended consumption
- Drink young
- Pairing
- Antipasti di pesce, carni bianche, risotti di mare, uova e piatti leggeri
- Region
- Veneto
- Country
- Italy
- Production area
- Custoza (morainic hills south of Lake Garda)
- Type
- White wine
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The Custoza DOC from Zeni is a white wine with a fresh, straightforwardly pleasant character. Visually it shows a bright straw-yellow color with greenish highlights that suggest liveliness. On the nose it opens to aromas of white-fleshed fruit, white flowers and subtle herbaceous notes; the intensity is balanced, not excessive, encouraging fairly immediate drinking. The structure remains lean, with good acidity providing tension and clarity, while the alcohol is perceived as polite and integrated.
On the palate it confirms the aromatic freshness, offering an agile, slightly saline progression that leaves a pleasant, drinkable finish. It pairs naturally with simply prepared fish, light starters, salads and fresh cheeses; it also works well as an aperitif. Serve at a moderately cool temperature to enhance its aromas and ease of drinking. Ideal for those seeking an uncomplicated, versatile everyday white.
On the palate it confirms the aromatic freshness, offering an agile, slightly saline progression that leaves a pleasant, drinkable finish. It pairs naturally with simply prepared fish, light starters, salads and fresh cheeses; it also works well as an aperitif. Serve at a moderately cool temperature to enhance its aromas and ease of drinking. Ideal for those seeking an uncomplicated, versatile everyday white.
The winery
Zeni 1870
Veneto (Province of Verona)Italy
Cantina F.lli Zeni 1870 — a historic family winery based in Bardolino (Verona) on Lake Garda; produces wines from the Veronese DOCs, including Custoza DOC.
The story
The winery dates back to 1870. The family story begins with Bartolomeo Zeni; over time the family (notably Gaetano, known as 'Nino') shifted production toward separate vinification of grapes to highlight each origin.
Production philosophy
Philosophy: to valorize terroir and native varieties, vinify grapes from different zones separately, with research and respect for the vineyard. The winery emphasizes grape quality and environmentally respectful, innovative cellar practices.
Terroir and vineyards
Historic headquarters in Bardolino (Province of Verona). Vineyards and grapes come from the main Veronese DOCs listed by the company: Bardolino, Custoza, Lugana, Valpolicella and Soave; there is also an operational cellar in Valpolicella (Fumane). Morainic soils around Lake Garda.
