Ca Maiol Garda Classico Groppello 2009 Front Label
Ca Maiol Garda Classico Groppello 2009 Front Label

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Ca Maiol

Ca Maiol

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Ca Maiol is situated in the heart of the Lugana zone, in the midst of flourishing vineyards and ancient farmsteads. The main building, constructed in 1710, is the nerve center of the estate’s activities, and alongside there is a sizeable showroom. Perfectly integrated with the surrounding countryside, this space welcomes visitors with guided tours, tastings and a shop. In the large underground cellar one can find out everything about the company’s production, discovering its secrets and following, step by step, the slow, meticulous processes that lead from the grape to the bottle. Here, day after day, this cycle is renewed, skillfully combining a winemaking tradition that has been acquired over the years with state-of-the-art technology, such as the stainless steel vinification tanks or the lines for bottling and disgorgement. Innovation and renewal, and attention to the needs of the present-day consumer: these factors enable Cà Maiol to produce wine of extremely high quality and unique character.
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Beyond the usual suspects, there are hundreds of red grape varieties grown throughout the world. Some are indigenous specialties capable of producing excellent single varietal wines, while others are better suited for use as blending grapes. Each has its own distinct viticultural characteristics, as well as aroma and flavor profiles, offering much to be discovered by the curious wine lover. In particular, Portugal and Italy are known for having a multitude of unique varieties but they can really be found in any region.

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Containing an exciting mix of wine producing subregions, Lombardy is Italy’s largest in size and population. Good quality Pinot noir, Bonarda and Barbera have elevated the reputation of the plains of Oltrepò Pavese. To its northeast in the Alps, Valtellina is the source of Italy’s best Nebbiolo wines outside of Piedmont. Often missed in the shadow of Prosecco, Franciacorta produces collectively Italy’s best Champagne style wines, and for the fun and less serious bubbly, find Lambrusco Mantovano around the city of Mantua. Lugana, a dry white with a devoted following, is produced to the southwest of Lake Garda.

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