IGT and DOC wines

Alto Mincio IGT

The Alto Mincio IGT denomination represents one of the most important wine-growing areas in the Lombardy region. The Alto Mincio IGT denomination includes the provinces of Mantua and was created in 1995. The wines of the Alto Mincio IGT denomination are mainly based on the Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese, Rondinella, Molinara, Chardonnay, Pinot bianco, Pinot grigio grape varieties , Sauvignon, Riesling, Riesling Italico, Garganega, Pinot Noir. The attached map shows the geographical delimitation of the Alto Mincio IGT denomination. Furthermore, Quattrocalici.it offers a list of the most important wine producers located within the area defined for the Alto Mincio IGT denomination.

Garda Colli Mantovani DOC

The geographical production area of the Garda Colli Mantovani DOC denomination consists of a hilly area with reliefs reaching 200 m. above sea level. The climate of the area is mild and breezy due to the presence of Lake Garda and is to be considered intermediate between the Mediterranean and the oceanic one and, due to its continentality, characterized by high average summer temperatures. The ampelographic basis of the Garda Colli Mantovani DOC vineyards is the result of a long selection made by man, with the result that the vines most suitable for the specificity of the soil and the climatic characteristics are those traditionally cultivated in the production areas, while the forms of breeding, the planting layouts and the pruning systems are such as to pursue the best and rational arrangement of the vines and to rationally manage the cultivation operations and the quality of the production, maintaining tradition. These change depending on the cultivation environment (hilly or plain). The practices relating to the production of wines are those consolidated on the legacy of tradition for obtaining wines in the typologies envisaged by the specifications.

Garda DOC

Garda DOC wines present, from an analytical and organoleptic point of view, peculiar characteristics linked to the geographical environment. All monovarietal wines have balanced chemical-physical characteristics, linked to the peculiarities of the Garda area, while the flavor and smell are characterized by prevalent aromas typical of the basic vines. The wines produced in the neighboring Brescia area bear the mention “Classico” and have the following organoleptic characteristics: Garda Classico Bianco has more or less intense delicate aromas and is balanced and fresh, slightly almondy; the Garda Classico Chiaretto, the most original and characteristic wine of the Denomination, is obtained from the red grapes of the red Garda Classico, but vinified in such a way as to obtain a “rose petal” rosé colored wine with a surprising floral and berry aroma , accompanied by the right acidity which determines a great freshness of taste sensations and a good structure.

Provincia di Mantova IGT

The Provincia di Mantova IGT denomination represents one of the most important wine-growing areas in the Lombardy region. The Provincia di Mantova IGT denomination includes the provinces of Mantua and was created in 1995. The wines of the Provincia di Mantova IGT denomination are mainly based on the Ancellotta, Barbera, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmènere, Cortese, Corvina, Fortana, Garganega grape varieties , Malvasia bianca di Candia, Marzemino, Merlot, Molinara, Negrara, Pinot bianco, Pinot grigio, Pinot noir, Riesling, Riesling Italico, Rondinella, Sangiovese, Sauvignon, Lambrusco di Sorbara, Lambrusco Grasparossa, Lambrusco Maestri, Lambrusco Marani, Lambrusco Salamino, Lambrusco Viadanese, Groppello Gentile, Groppello di Mocasina, Groppello di Santo Stefano. The attached map shows the geographical delimitation of the Provincia di Mantova IGT denomination. Furthermore, Quattrocalici.it offers a list of the most important wine producers located within the area defined for the Provincia di Mantova IGT denomination.