Lamberti Bianco Garda
A blend of authorised grape varieties including Garganega, Pinot Grigio, Riesling and Chardonnay. The emphasis is to highlight the nuances of their aromas alongside interpreting the classic style of the terroir with a modern slant.
Vineyards at about 200 metres above sea level, with alluvial, well-draining soils rich in gravel are located in the appellation Garda – a Lombardy DOC created in 1996 that includes the southern shores of Lake Garda, the largest Italian lake, extending to Bardolino and Valpolicella in Veneto.
Harvested in August using the most modern mechanical systems combined with the traditional manual technique the different grape varietals are pressed separately. Fermentation takes place when blending has been carried out in order to harmonise the characteristics of the individual vines.
Enticing, delicate aromatics of lemon blossom, citrus fruit and honey. The light palate shows soft and slightly ripe fruit flavours with a balanced crispness.
Ideal as an aperitif and at lunch with a starter or sandwich but also with soups, cold cuts (especially ham), melon and fresh cheeses and excellent with pizza.
About the Producer
Lamberti
Lamberti is named after one of Verona’s oldest noble families, which has its own famous tower in the city’s Piazza delle Erbe.
The winery was founded in 1964 in Cavaion (province of Verona), originally producing just Bardolino Classico. Lamberti is now one of Verona’s leading wineries sourcing wines from Veneto and Lombardy.
The original cellars are located in Cavaion on Lake Garda, on the Tenuta Preella estate, whose name means “small stone” in local dialect.
In 1994 they began to build an out-and-out winery on the foundations of the old Tenuta Preella barn. This modern pressing plant is now the jewel in the crown of the estate and boasts state-of-the-art winemaking machinery, able to process a total capacity of about 4,000 hectolitres.
Whilst Tenuta Preella is where Lamberti winemaking takes place, bottling is located in the large, modern Pastrengo plant, a few kilometres away.
All Tenuta Prella vineyards are farmed without the use of chemical herbicides to manage weeds in the vineyards. Integrated plant health protection is preferred, using substances with low environmental impact, green management methods and stimulation of natural pest regulation.
The heart of the estate remains the farmhouse. The records of this ancient dwelling date back to the mid-1500s, found on an old print illustrating the territory between Cavaion and Calmasino, where the area is indicated with the words “Contrà Predelle”. Nowadays this is Lamberti House, a tavern where it is possible to buy all the wines of the company.
