- Region: Lombardia
- Typology: Riviera del Garda Classico Rosso DOC
- Grapes: groppello 70%, barbera 10%, sangiovese 10%, marzemino 10%
- Aging: 12 months in steel and, for a small part of the final mass in wood.
- Organoleptic characteristics: upon visual examination it shows an intense ruby red color. The aromas on the nose are warm and enveloping, and range from fruity notes of blackberry and cherry to more spicy sensations. On the palate it is round, full-bodied, with a smooth drink thanks to perfectly smooth tannins.
- Pairings: excellent with second courses of grilled red meat, it also goes perfectly with structured first courses, such as a good risotto with cabbage and luganega.
What is now Selva Capuzza is the union of two stories related to wine: that of the Formentini family, dedicated to this profession since 1917, and that of the Hirundo brand, born in 1908. The company, located at the beginning of the morainic amphitheater facing 4 km from the shore of Lake Garda, at an altitude of about 120 meters above sea level, is exposed to the winds coming from the Alps. The soil is calcareous-clayey, with a rich presence of stones to mitigate its compactness, in the deeper bands there are layers of gravel and sand. The uniqueness of this environmental context has prompted Selca Capuzza to devote itself completely to the search for the highest qualitative expression of native and traditional grapes: Turbiana, Tuchì, Groppello, Marzemino, Barbera and Sangiovese to produce the most important DOCs of the territory: Lugana, San Martino della Battaglia and Garda Classico.