In this article today we will talk about Valtènesi, area of ​​western Lake Garda which extends between various small villages and municipalities both on the lake front and inland starting from Padenghe sul Garda up to Salò, inland the most picturesque and significant municipalities are, certainly Polpenazze del Garda famous for the wine fair, event that hosts the small wineries in the area, Puegnago del lago perched between the old walls, Moniga del Garda famous throughout Italy for the Chiaretto fair.
Valtènesi is in fact well known for its wine and its splendid Garda DOP oil, the most famous wine is certainly the Chiaretto della Valtenesi DOC, a fresh rosé, medium-bodied fruity that improves every year, According to regulations, the grape variety of this rosé must consist of a minimum of Gropello, at least the 30% then marzemino, sangiovese and barbera, it pairs beautifully with shellfish first courses, raw fish, veal with tuna sauce.
Another great classic wine from the Valtenesi area is the Groppello DOC ruby ​​red wine, more or less intense, fruity, herbal, slightly spicy, Groppello DOC is also called our Sunday wine, it is drunk with grilled meat or with the classic Brescian skewer, Let's just say that spit and Groppello are a winning combination. The specification in this case requires the percentage of Groppello DOC to be at least 85% Gropello grape variety.
Other wine denominations are present in the Valtenesi Consortium, we have Valtenesi, a red DOC made from Groppello, Sangiovese, Marzemino, Barbera, young wine, fresco, it can also be spicy, we have the Benaco Bresciano Riesling DOC, a fruity white wine with structure, pleasant on the palate, elegant and easy to match, the Riviera del Garda Classico superior red, same Valtenesi vines with different percentages, passage in barrique for a fine and elegant result with an important body.
These are the wine excellences of Valtenesi, its wine route will take you to visit small but extraordinarily prepared wineries with a green policy and protection of the territory that has no equal, their tastings will enchant you and as always before a good glass of wine a bruschetta with Garda DOP oil....
GOOD TASTING AND GOOD GARDA OIL TO EVERYONE
