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Signature grapes
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Bottles to find
Val d’Arda is a sub-region in Colli Piacentini, Italy.
The signature grape is Malvasia di Candia, backed by Moscato Bianco, Trebbiano and Ortrugo.
Vines root into clay and sand.
The climate is continental, running temperate.
The vineyards themselves read as elevated and slopes.
White wine and sparkling wine is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows perfect for celebrations, crisp and aromatic and floral and fruity notes.
Pour them alongside seafood, pasta with light sauces, fresh cheeses and salads.
Serve at 8 to 10°C.
Keeps for 1 to 3 years.
In the glass.
Sparkling: Perfect for celebrations.
White: Crisp and aromatic, Floral and fruity notes.
Grapes planted here.
Bottles to look for.
- Cordani 'Labaia' Monterosso Frizzante, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
- Croci Ermano 'Campedello' Colli Piacentini Monterosso Val d'Arda Bianco Frizzante Naturalmente, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
- Montesissa Rio Magreto Monterosso d'Arda Frizzante, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
- Saccomani Colli Piacentini Monterosso Val d'Arda Frizzante, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
At the table.
- Seafood
- Pasta with light sauces
- Fresh cheeses
- Salads
Serving and cellaring.
- Serve at 8 to 10°C.
- Keeps for 1 to 3 years.
Nearby regions.
Val d'Arda: common questions
01.What grapes is Val d'Arda known for?+
Malvasia di Candia is the signature grape of Val d'Arda. Moscato Bianco, Trebbiano and Ortrugo are also planted here.
02.What kind of wine does Val d'Arda make?+
Val d'Arda produces white wine and sparkling wine.
03.Where is Val d'Arda?+
Val d'Arda is a sub-region in Italy.
04.What food goes with Val d'Arda wine?+
Try seafood, pasta with light sauces, fresh cheeses and salads.
05.How long does Val d'Arda wine age?+
Keeps for 1 to 3 years, though it varies by producer and vintage.
More from here: every wine region in Italy, or the wider Colli Piacentini guide.