Cà Maiol Giomé Benaco Bresciano from Lombardy's Lake Garda hinterland, medium-bodied with balanced hints of wood, fragrant berry aromas with a hint of tobacco and spices, from a traditional Lombard blend of Groppello, Marzemino, Barbera, and Sangiovese.
Tasting Notes
Medium-bodied with very balanced hints of wood. The fragrance resembles berries with a hint of tobacco and spices. A traditional Lake Garda red from Cà Maiol, blending the indigenous Groppello and Marzemino with Barbera and Sangiovese, a Lombard expression that carries the character of the lake in its freshness and balance.
Quick Facts
- Grapes: Groppello, Marzemino, Barbera, Sangiovese
- Origin: Italy, Lombardy, Benaco Bresciano IGT
- Style: Dry red, Lombard indigenous blend, lightly oaked
- Winemaking: Traditional Lombard vinification, light wood ageing
Food Pairing
Grilled red meats, especially game, and rich dishes like braised lamb shank.
Serving
Serve at 15°C. Open 10 minutes before serving.
About the Producer
Cà Maiol is a Lake Garda estate in Lombardy, specialising in the indigenous varieties of the Benaco Bresciano zone, including Groppello, Marzemino, Barbera, and Sangiovese, that thrive on the moraine soils shaped by the retreating glaciers of the last Ice Age.