Garda (Veneto / Lombardy) DOC
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An umbrella DOC wrapped around the lake, overlapping Bardolino, Custoza, Lugana and Valtènesi, and used mainly for varietal wines that don't fit those tighter rules: Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, Sauvignon and, most interestingly, Corvina bottled on its own. The lake moderates the climate, so the whites are fresh and lemony with a light body and the reds are pale, bright and cherry-scented. Cavalchina, Zeni, Monte del Frà and Corte Gardoni bottle Garda DOC alongside their Custoza and Bardolino. Think of it as the local IGT with a nicer name.
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Zeni
Garda Pinot Grigio
Bardolino house with wide US distribution; crisp, pear and lemon, a cut above delle Venezie.
$12 to $15Wine-SearcherCavalchina
Garda Corvina
Pure Corvina, unoaked, pale and juicy with sour cherry and pepper; the most distinctive thing in the DOC.
$15 to $20Wine-SearcherMonte del Frà
Garda Pinot Grigio
From the Custoza specialist, clean and mineral, on Wine.com in some vintages.
$12 to $15Wine-Searcher
| Producer | Wine | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zeni | Garda Pinot Grigio Bardolino house with wide US distribution; crisp, pear and lemon, a cut above delle Venezie. | $12 to $15 | Wine-Searcher |
| Cavalchina | Garda Corvina Pure Corvina, unoaked, pale and juicy with sour cherry and pepper; the most distinctive thing in the DOC. | $15 to $20 | Wine-Searcher |
| Monte del Frà | Garda Pinot Grigio From the Custoza specialist, clean and mineral, on Wine.com in some vintages. | $12 to $15 | Wine-Searcher |