Benaco Bresciano

About the wine

The Benaco Bresciano IGT covers a diverse viticultural area in the province of Brescia, Lombardy, situated along the western and southern shores of Lake Garda. The denomination allows for a wide range of wine styles, including white, red, novello, and passito wines. The region is characterized by its unique morainic amphitheater, formed by ancient glacial activity, which provides a complex soil structure ranging from gravelly and calcareous deposits to clay-rich sediments. The climate is significantly influenced by the thermal mass of Lake Garda, creating a mild microclimate that has supported viticulture since Roman times. The disciplinare permits both international and indigenous grape varieties, emphasizing the traditional winemaking practices of the Brescian territory. Wines are generally noted for their balanced, fresh, and harmonious profiles, reflecting the varied topography of the hills surrounding the lake.

Grape varieties

Production & aging

The production area is located in the province of Brescia, encompassing the administrative territories of Sirmione, Desenzano del Garda, Lonato, Pozzolengo, Calvagese della Riviera, Bedizzole, Prevalle, Muscoline, Padenghe del Garda, Soiano del Lago, Moniga del Garda, Polpenazze del Garda, Malerba del Garda, Puegnago del Garda, San Felice del Benaco, Salò, Roè Vociano, Gardone Riviera, Gavardo, Toscolano Maderno, Gargnano, Tignale, Tremosine, and Limone sul Garda.