Garda Colli Mantovani

About the wine

The Garda Colli Mantovani DOC covers a diverse range of wines—white, red, and Chiaretto—produced within the morainic hills of the Mantua province, near Lake Garda. The area’s unique microclimate, influenced by the lake’s breezes and the Mincio River, creates a temperate environment ideal for viticulture. White wines are primarily based on Garganega and Trebbiano/Chardonnay, offering fresh, floral, and sapid profiles, with specialized versions including Passito and late-harvest styles. The red wines, centered on Cabernet, Merlot, and Rondinella, are characterized by their ruby color and structured, spicy, or fruity notes. The DOC also includes a 'Superiore' red and 'Riserva' versions for both colors, which undergo extended aging to develop complexity. This appellation reflects a long-standing tradition of winemaking in the morainic landscape, where human selection of vineyard sites and traditional practices remain central to the identity of these wines.

Grape varieties

Production & aging

The production area is located in the province of Mantua, specifically within the morainic amphitheater of Lake Garda. It encompasses the territories of the communes of Castiglione delle Stiviere, Cavriana, Monzambano, Ponti sul Mincio, Solferino, and Volta Mantovana. The zone is defined by its fluvio-glacial soil composition and proximity to the Mincio River, which acts as a key hydrological axis for the region.