Riviera del Garda Classico
Wine · PDO · 30 municipalities
Recognized since 1982, the Riviera del Garda Classico DOC spans 30 Lombardy municipalities, including Bedizzole and Desenzano del Garda. While adjacent regions rely heavily on widespread international varieties, this denomination sets itself apart by mandating a minimum of 30 percent Groppello—specifically the Gentile, Mocasina, or S. Stefano biotopes—for its red and Chiaretto wines. Eighty verified producers craft these distinct blends, combining Groppello with Marzemino, Barbera, and Sangiovese. For the base Rosso, yields are limited to 12.0 tonnes per hectare, resulting in a dry, savory wine with at least 10.5% volume of alcohol, characteristic red fruit notes, and a fine, salty finish.
The facts
- Colour
- ruby red, at times intense, sometimes garnet with aging
- Taste
- dry, sapid, characterized by fine salinity and a possible almond-like aftertaste
- Consortium
- Consorzio Valtènesi →
The producers 80
+ 74 more — every one from the consortium's official list
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Riviera del Garda Classico produced?
- Riviera del Garda Classico is produced in 30 municipalities in Lombardy, Italy: Bedizzole, Calvagese della Riviera, Capovalle, Desenzano del Garda and more.
- What grape is Riviera del Garda Classico made from?
- Riviera del Garda Classico is made from Groppello (biotipi Gentile, Mocasina, S. Stefano) (min 30%), Marzemino, Barbera e/o Sangiovese (ciascuno max 25%), altri vitigni a bacca nera non aromatici idonei alla Lombardia (di cui Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet franc, Carmenère e Merlot max 10% complessivo).
- What is the minimum alcohol content of Riviera del Garda Classico?
- The minimum alcohol content of Riviera del Garda Classico is 10.5% vol.
- What does DOC mean?
- DOC (Denominazione di Origine Controllata) certifies that a wine is produced in a defined zone following its official disciplinare.