Alto Mincio

About the wine

The Alto Mincio IGT covers a specific hilly area in the province of Mantua, Lombardy, characterized by morainic soils formed during the Pleistocene. The region benefits from a mild, ventilated climate influenced by nearby Lake Garda, which aids in grape ripening and vine health. The disciplinare is highly permissive regarding varietals, allowing for a wide range of white, red, and rosato wines, including frizzante, passito, and novello styles. Production is deeply rooted in local tradition, with historical evidence of viticulture dating back to the Neolithic period. The wines are known for their balanced chemical-physical profiles, which are directly attributed to the unique pedoclimatic conditions of the morainic amphitheater. The regulations focus on maintaining traditional cultivation and winemaking practices while ensuring quality through specific minimum alcohol and extract requirements for each wine type.

Grape varieties

Production & aging

The production area is located in the province of Mantua, specifically within the hilly territories of the municipalities of Castiglione delle Stiviere, Cavriana, Monzambano, Ponti sul Mincio, Solferino, and Volta Mantovana. This area is defined by the morainic hills of the Garda amphitheater, with the Mincio River serving as the primary hydrological axis.