Producer – Monte del Frà
Founded in 1958, Monte del Frà is a family-owned winery located in the heart of the Custoza DOC appellation near Lake Garda in Veneto. Today, the third generation of the Bonomo family continues the estate’s commitment to sustainable viticulture, meticulous vineyard management and wines that express the unique post-glacial morainic soils of the region.
Cà del Magro is the winery’s flagship white wine and has become an international benchmark for Custoza. Produced from a single historic vineyard with vines over 30 years old, it demonstrates the remarkable ageing potential and elegance that this denomination can achieve.
Cà del Magro Custoza Superiore DOC 2023 – A Benchmark White Wine from Lake Garda
The Cà del Magro Custoza Superiore DOC 2023 is an elegant white blend sourced from the historic Cà del Magro vineyard, located a few kilometres south-east of Lake Garda. The unique combination of limestone, clay and gravel soils produces a wine with remarkable freshness, minerality and complexity. As a result, it is recognised as one of Italy’s finest white wines.
Why Choose Cà del Magro Custoza Superiore DOC 2023
The grapes are harvested by hand from vineyards that are more than 30 years old. Furthermore, each parcel is harvested separately according to its optimal ripeness, ensuring maximum quality.
After a gentle pressing and cold maceration, fermentation takes place on the fine lees at controlled temperatures. The wine then matures for 8 months on the lees before spending at least 6–8 months in bottle prior to release. Consequently, it develops remarkable texture, freshness and ageing potential.
Grape varieties:
- Garganega
- Trebbiano Toscano
- Cortese
- Incrocio Manzoni
Maturation:
- Gentle pressing with cold maceration
- Fermentation on fine lees at controlled temperature
- Approximately 8 months ageing on the lees
- Minimum 6–8 months bottle ageing before release
Tasting Notes
- Colour: Bright straw yellow with delicate golden reflections
- Aroma: Chamomile, white flowers, Golden apple, pear, yellow peach, apricot, tropical fruit and ginger
- Palate: Dry, elegant and mineral with vibrant acidity, excellent balance and impressive depth
- Finish: Long, harmonious and persistent with lingering floral and mineral notes
Food Pairings
This wine pairs beautifully with:
- Grilled fish
- Shellfish
- Seafood pasta
- White meats
- Mushroom risotto
- Asian cuisine
- Vegetarian dishes
- Mediterranean cuisine
Therefore, it is equally suited to everyday dining and fine cuisine.
Awards and Recognition
Cà del Magro is one of Italy’s most consistently awarded white wines, including:
- 🏆 Tre Bicchieri – Gambero Rosso (16 consecutive years)
- 95 Points – DoctorWine
- 93 Points – Kerin O’Keefe
- 91 Points – James Suckling
Style and Character
The Cà del Magro Custoza Superiore DOC 2023 is a wine that beautifully expresses the unique terroir of Custoza. Moreover, its combination of old vines, careful lees ageing and exceptional vineyard selection creates impressive depth without sacrificing freshness.
Whether enjoyed today or cellared for 10–12 years, this award-winning white wine continues to evolve with elegance and complexity. Because of its outstanding quality, remarkable versatility and international acclaim, the Cà del Magro Custoza Superiore DOC 2023 is an exceptional choice for wine enthusiasts, fine dining restaurants and collectors of premium Italian white wines.











