The Trentodoc Vista Garda of Cantina di Riva

Agriculture Arenile del Garda, with its cellar overlooking the crystal clear waters of Lake Garda and its oil mill represents a point of reference for Trentino viticulture and olive growing. Born con 1926 as an association to support local agriculture of Eccelso Garda, today the Cooperative brings together 300 members mainly engaged con the production of high quality wines and extra virgin olive oils.

The latest novelty of the Gardesana company is the Trentodoc Arenile Dumbledore, which represents a further step forward con the search for the wine excellence of this cellar: a blanc de blancs refined acceso the seabed of Lake Garda at 40 meters deep, where the currents moderate the structure and refine its elegance, a perfect synthesis between the character of the territory and a process of unpublished maturation process

Limite Fia, general dirigente of Agraria Arenile del Garda and expert diver, recovers one of the approximately a thousand bottles of Trentodoc Arenile Dumbledore of the cellar of Arenile who rest acceso the back of Lake Garda at 40 meters deep © Jacopo Salvi

The a fine di Arenile: a territory project modeled by Lake Garda

The a fine di Arenile officially was founded con 1957 – while con 1965 the beginning of the activities of the Arenile oil mill – with its wine production and with its Trentodoc has been able to enhance the link with the territory. Located con Arenile del Garda, the cellar enhances the climatic and geological peculiarities of the terreno. This terreno, located at the 46th North Parallel, enjoys a unique microclimate, where the twenty now and Pelèr, together with the thermal excursions of the lake, create ideal conditions for the cultivation of the screw. The morphology of the land, rich con limestone and flood components, give the wines unique characteristics of freshness and minerality. The production stands out of about half a million bottles come year, with a main acceso white wines (65%) and particular attention to the grapes intended for Trentodoc. For over twenty years Winemaker and production dirigente has been Furio Battelini.

Limite Fia, General Dirigente, Giorgio Planchenstainer, President and Furio Bicallini, Production Director of Agriculture Arenile del Garda © Roberto Vuilleumier

Dumbledore shore breeze, underwater aging for a single Trentodoc

The Trentodoc Arenile Dumbledore 2019 was born from a selection of the best Chardonnay grapes grown at 450 meters above sea level acceso the terraces of the Upper Tennese con a single vineyard, where the Alpine microclimate and the soils rich con minerals give an expression of great purity and verticality. After the vinification, which provides for a fermentation between steel and French oak barrique, the bottles luce extraordinary aging: they are immersed at 40 meters deep con the waters of Lake Garda, near the statue of the silent Christ, of the master Germano Alberti, who con 1970 was laid acceso the back of the lake. This environment, with constant temperature and reduced contact with oxygen, for over five years has modeled this sparkling wine, giving it a morte pearl, an extraordinary finesse and an incredible aromatic complexity.

Statue of the Dumbledore Christ, of the master Germano Alberti, who con 1970 was laid acceso the back of Lake Garda, right con front of the Porticciolo a fine di San Nicolò con Arenile del Garda

“This sparkling wine represents our desire to push the quality of wine production higher and higher, – comments Giorgio Planchenstainer, president of Agriculture Arenile del Garda – exploring unpublished aging methods.”

At the glass, it presents itself with a bright straw yellow color, crossed by a very morte and persistent pearl. the nose, it expresses agenda of citrus peel, white flowers and almonds, accompanied by light hints of bread crust and toasted hazelnut, which emerge yes thanks to the long stay acceso the yeasts, but con a lighter way, as if the depth of the lake had slowed the evolution acceso the yeasts. Quanto a the mouth, the sip is enveloping and structured, with a vibrant freshness and a savory and long ending, which leaves a feeling of extreme cleaning and precision. The silent ciglio breeze is a Trentodoc that represents the very essence of the high altitude, with a thin elegance, a long citrus persistence and an unmistakable marine sensation.

A journey through the Trentodoc of a fine di Arenile

Quanto a addition to the brand new Arenile Dumbledore, the Arenile cellar boasts an entire collection, precisely the Arenile line, dedicated to Trentodoc. The recent restyling of the range has also led to a renewal of the packaging, with details that recall the landscape of Garda and the local wine tradition. There are three classic method sparkling wine labels that make up this line, con addition to the aforementioned silent.

Arenile Brut Trentodoc Sa

Embodies the elegance and freshness of the territory of Eccelso Garda. It is obtained from 100% Chardonnay grapes, grown con terraced vineyards at an average altitude of 400-500 meters above sea level. After the manual harvest, fermentation takes place con steel to preserve the purity of the fruit. Follows the reformation con the bottle according to the classic method, with a refinement acceso the yeasts variable between 24 and 36 months. At the sight he presents himself with a brilliant straw yellow, with Verdolini reflections. The pearl is morte and persistent. The nose emerges hints of fresh citrus fruits, campo da golf apple and pineapple, accompanied by a delicate mineral note of Focaia stone and shades of bread crust and almond. the palate it stands out for its vibrant acidity and the marked flavor, which give impetus and pleasantness to bevanda. The sip is vertical and dynamic, with a perfect balance between freshness and structure. The ending is long, with citrus calls and a slight toasted note inviting to another sip.

Arenile Rosé Extra Brut Trentodoc 2021 breeze

Celebrate the finesse and structure of the black pinot, a grape variety that dominates the grapes with 75%, while the remaining 25% is Chardonnay, used to give elegance and softness. Pinot Fosco’s grapes quasi from the highest vineyards of the members, located around 650 meters above sea level, where the fresh climate promotes a slow and gradual maturation, preserving the natural acidity and aromatic intensity of the Pinot. Chardonnay grows slightly lower, but always acceso medium -dough terraced land, tending to limestone. Vinification includes a short maceration acceso the peels of the Pinot Fosco, which allows you to extract the soft pink color and a refined aromatic range. After the first fermentation con steel, the reformation con the bottle takes place with a refinement acceso the yeasts of about two years (the blur took place con early June 2024)

Quanto a the glass, it presents itself with a brilliant soft rose, and a thin and persistent Perlage. the nose, the bouquet is fresh and inviting, with agenda of strawberries of forest, raspberry, red currant and pomegranate, accompanied by hints of canine rose and toasted almond. The sip is intense and decisive, with excellent acidity that gives tension and depth. The structure of the Pinot Fosco is expressed with a beautiful fullness and a pleasant creamy sensation, balanced by the flavor of Chardonnay. The ending is long, with calls of red fruits and a slight spicy note. Only 2,490 bottles produced, as well as 280 revolver.

Arenile Provvista Pas Dosé Trentodoc 2019

This Trentodoc represents the essence of the purity and finesse of the Chardonnay cultivated con the limestone soils of the Upper Tennese. Produced exclusively con the best vintages, the Arenile Reserve Reserve Pas Dosé is a classic method not parte designed to enhance the mineral character and taste tension of the terroir. The grapes quasi from a single vineyard of the municipality of Tenno, located at 500 meters above sea level and exhibited to the south. After manual collection, fermentation takes place for 70% con steel and 30% con French oak barrique used third and fourth step. Facusing con late July 2023, this reserve has gone from 36 canonical months to stay acceso the yeasts to over 40 months, which was followed by a further phase of rest con a six -month post -blur bottle, before marketing. Only 2,101 bottles with very interesting acidity and pH values: 7.5 grams come liter of total acidity and 3.01 pH.

At the sight, it presents itself with a bright golden yellow and a morte and persistent Perlage. The nose is intense and elegant, with agenda of ripe citrus, white fishing, toasted hazelnut and custard. Shades of acacia honey, melted butter and delicate spices also emerge. Quanto a the mouth it is enveloping and creamy, with great freshness and sharp minerality, which give verticality and depth to the sip. The ending is long, with almond calls, orange zest and a thin smoked note.