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22 April 2016

Cantrina's Valtènesi. Garda wine restarts - Eco di Bergamo

(...) While claiming the originality of its «free exercise in style», which derives from the choices made at the time of its birth about a quarter of a century ago, Cantrina di Bedizzole also believed in the birth of Valtènesi before and now believes in this proposed change. It is not for nothing that the company's vineyard holdings have been expanded with a couple of hectares of Groppello to be dedicated to the production of Valtènesi Rosso. This is proof of the intentions of Cristina Inganni and Diego Lavo, a couple committed between vineyard and cellar to producing wines that respect their origins and are in harmony with the environment. From Cantrina, which is also the name of the hamlet of Bedizzole (reached by a short diversions from the highway leading from Brescia to Salò) that hosts the vineyards and cellar, the lake is not visible, but the effect on the climate can be felt: and how! From the organically cultivated vineyards (from the 2017 harvest, the wines will be able to avail themselves of the appropriate certification) come half a dozen labels of remarkable quality. This is especially evident in the wines from not particularly successful vintages, such as 2014. (...)

The Mediterranean flavours of Lower Garda

posted on 3 February 2026
(...) Groppello, a red wine for fish and aperitifs. Cristina Inganni never imagined that she would become a winemaker while attending the Brera Academy in Milan, nor that she would come to live in Cantrina, a small hamlet in the municipality of Bedizzole whose profile dominates the vineyards. She did so to carry on the dream of her first husband, who died prematurely, who had planted the first vines (now nine hectares) of the Azienda Agricola Cantrina, inspired by French production and maintaining a radical idea of absolute quality. Cristina carries it on today together with Diego Lavo, her partner and second husband. Their Riviera del Garda Classico Groppello DOC (13 €) is a wine that enhances the terroir: gentle and sinuous, it is also appreciated with fish. In summer it becomes a cool aperitif.

Valtènesi: Cantrina e seus vinhos orgânicos

posted on 7 October 2025
Valtènesi and Benaco Bresciano - Cantrina It is wonderful to arrive at the winery during the grape harvest. The green leaves, the full bunches of grapes, the vineyards covered in herbs and the warm summer sun. I met Cristina, the owner of Azienda Agricola Cantrina, who guided me through a tasting of all her wines. It was an incredible experience, not only for the territory, but also to get to know the personality of Cantrina.

Cantrina defies duties and strengthens in the US

posted on 21 March 2025
Manhattan and Boston toast with Cantrina's signature Valtènesi: the Bedizzole winery recently signed an agreement that brought its share of US sales to 60% of total business 2024 exports. We have re-established contact with an importer we have known for 25 years, but who has changed strategy by concentrating on very small companies able to offer products from indigenous grape varieties.
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