Gambellara

The "Gambellara" Protected Designation of Origin identifies a white wine from Veneto, produced both in the basic version and in the following variants: Superiore, Classico, Classico Vin Santo and Spumante.

Grapes

Gambellara wines are produced according to a specific combination of grapes from different grape varieties. In detail, all types have a base, equal to at least 80%, of Garganega grape. The remaining portion, up to a maximum of 20%, is obtained from the Pinot Bianco, Chardonnay and Trebbiano di Soave vines (which can be used alone or in combination). Finally, in the case of Spumante, within this 20%, the presence of Durella is also allowed.

Physicochemical and Organoleptic properties

The Gambellara Bianco and its Classico and Superiore variants are presented in a shade that goes from straw to light gold. The aroma is characteristic and slightly vinous, with an accentuated perfume. The taste is dry (sometimes mouthful), medium bodied, harmonious, velvety and delicately bitterish, with possible perception of wood. The minimum total alcoholic strength by volume is 10.5% vol. for the basic version, 11.5% vol. for the Classico and 12% vol. for the Superiore. The Spumante (11% vol.), on the other hand, has a brilliant straw yellow aspect, with a characteristic and pleasant aroma and a fresh and fine taste, ranging from exrabrut to dry. Finally, Vin Santo (16% vol.) is amber yellow, with an intense, typical bouquet, with possible hints of vanilla; the flavour is sweet, harmonious, velvety, sometimes with a perception of wood.

Grape production area

The production area covers the territory of only four municipalities and takes its name from one of these, Gambellara, bordering on Verona and Vicenza.

Specificity and historical notes

The tradition of viticulture in the Gambellara area has almost certainly roots to be attributed to the Atesini and Etruscans. However, it experienced an important development during the Roman Empire and a definitive impulse upwards thanks to the intervention of Benedictine monks in the Middle Ages.