Cantrina | Lombardy

There, where the cultivation of Groppello, Merlot and recently Riesling has a tradition, Dario Dattoli built the Cantrina estate towards the end of the eighties. With his long experience in German and French wines, he decided from the beginning to grow Pinot Nero, Sauvignon and Semillon in addition to the traditional grapes. The main focus was to crystallize what different variations the terroir of the area is capable of creating - as well as to prove that non-native varieties can also be cultivated and thrive here. - Gerardo [TS12/22]

"Cantrina is a small winery with not even six hectares of vineyards in Bedizzole, in the Lombard hinterland of Lake Garda, more precisely in the Valtènesi. At work here with all their passion and creativity are Cristina Inganni and Diego Lavo, well advised by Önologist Celestino Gaspari. Cantrina - the name, by the way, was taken from the tiny suburb to which the winery belongs - initially planted mainly international crops, but now local vines are already pushing their way to the fore." - Gambero Rosso

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