Bianco di Custoza (Italy)
Custoza is a white wine from the Veneto region.
it is made 70% Cortese, Friulano, Garganega and/or Trebbiano grapes.
Typical Flavors
 Apple |
 Pear |
 Peach |
 Yellow Apple |
 Apricot |
 Flowers |
 Herbs |
 Almonds |
Intense aromas of White and Yellow fruit are typical Custoza flavors.
With Floral overtones and hints of Almonds and Herbal Spices.
Profile
Custoza is an aromatic wine with good acidity:
| SUGAR | Dry | ||
| BODY | Medium | ||
| FRUIT | Medium Plus | ||
| ACIDITY | Medium Plus | ||
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Food Pairing
 Antipasti |
 Vegetables |
 Asparagus |
 Pasta |
 Fish |
 Chicken |
 Pork |
 Ham |
Custoza is an excellent Aperitif.
It is pefect with Appetizers, Vegetables, Fish, and White Meat.
Pairing Suggestions
Excellent Pairing:
Aperitif.
Antipasti. Tapas.
Salads. Vegetables.
Asparagus. Pesto. Spinach.
Vegetable Dishes. Omelettes.
Prosciutto. Carpaccio. Salami.
Grilled or Fried White Fish. Sushi.
Chicken. Chicken Salad.
White Meat. Pork. Ham. Veal.
Cheese:
Cheese Soufflé.
Medium Cheeses.
Asiago. Edam. Gouda. Jarlsberg. Provolone.
Friulian Specialities:
Asparagus With Prosciutto and Eggs.
Friuli Speck. Prosciutto San Daniele.
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The Ideal Glass
A Tulip Shaped glass is the best choice for a dry white wine.
It guides the wine to the center of your mouth, avoiding the sides, where acidity is less pleasant.
A smaller bowl also helps to serve smaller quantities, and keep the wine cold.
Remember to hold the glass by the stem!
Veneto
Veneto is famous for its capital Venezia, and the wines Prosecco, Soave, and Amarone.
Red Wines:
Valpolicella
Bardolino
Colli Euganei Rosso
Friularo di Bagnoli
Merlot
Montello Rosso
Piave Malanotte
Tai Rosso
White Wines:
Soave
Cortese
Custoza
Durello
Garganega
Glera
Lison
Lugana
Pinot Grigio
Fior d'Arancio
Sparkling Wines:
Ripasso Wines:
Rosé Wines:
Dessert Wines:
Aperol
Campari
Fior d' Arancio Passito
Martini Red
Martini White
Recioto
Primary Grapes:
25% Glera (Prosecco)
15% Garganega (Soave)
11% Corvina (Amarone)
11% Merlot
10% Pinot Grigio