Cavalchina

Custoza, Veneto, Italy

Italy, Veneto

"For the vinification we look to the future but always with an eye on tradition. It is reflected by the testimonies in Guides and by tasting panels.” - Cavalchina

Cavalchina is a renowned winery that is known for consistently producing excellent wine. With an extraordinary range of wines, including aromatic whites, Cavalchina stands out as a leader in its industry.

Azienda Agricola Cavalchina was established in the early 1900s, where the first vineyards were planted. With time, a cellar and even a distillery were built but only used until the late 1960s.

The 60s also marked a historical moment, when the winery was the first to label their white wines made from Fernanada, Trebbiano, and Garganega with the Custoza. This is mainly to promote the name in key markets around Italy, such as Rome and Milan.

Everything about how their wines are produced is done perfectly, from the grapes that have been chosen to the winemaking practices. Their grapes’ yield is relatively low, but this has allowed for tremendously concentrated and intense grapes with high sugar content.

This intensity and concentration are evident in all of their wines, including Garganega, Fernanda, and Trebbiano. These wines are highly aromatic, fresh, and an excellent expression of the region’s unique terroir.

Cavalchina’s philosophy is simple: “To make wine of quality is an art that requires patience, intelligence, and love. Nothing is left to chance. The three key factors are terroir, the vine, and vinification.”

Story

Cavalchina is the Piona family estate on the south-east edge of the Lake Garda amphitheatre, near Custoza.

Family: The Piona family bought the first vineyards in the early 1900s; their group also includes Torre d'Orti in the hills of Verona and 'L Lac on Lake Garda.
Custoza pioneers: In 1962 they were the first to label a white wine "Custoza" and wrote its recipe: Fernanda, Trebbiano and Garganega.
History: The estate stands on an 1866 battlefield of the Italian wars of independence; an obelisk at the entrance remembers it.