From Molmenti 2021, which achieved the highest score, to Maim 2009 and RosaMara 2025: seven labels that showcase the continuity of a style capable of spanning vintages, wine categories and generations
October 28, 2026 (Moniga del Garda, Italy) — We often encounter wines that tell the story of a single vintage. Others, however, tell the story of a territory through multiple vintages, and it is within this second dimension that Costaripa finds its place. Based in Valtènesi, the winery has made elegance, precision and ageing potential some of the defining hallmarks of its identity. This is confirmed by the recent assessment from James Suckling, who awarded seven of the estate’s wines scores ranging from 91 to 95 points, spanning different vintages, styles and moments in the winery’s history.
Leading the selection is Molmenti Valtènesi Riviera del Garda Classico DOC 2021, awarded 95 points. One of Costaripa’s most representative wines, it stems from a meticulous interpretation of the territory and finds its stylistic signature in the balance between structure, depth and finesse. The evaluation of the 2021 vintage highlights its complexity and its ability to express the character of Valtènesi through a precise and nuanced reading of the region.
The inclusion of Molmenti Valtènesi Riviera del Garda Classico DOC 2011, awarded 92 points, adds the dimension of time to this story. The recognition of two vintages separated by a decade offers the opportunity to observe the wine at different stages of its evolution and to understand how its personality can develop while maintaining a clear stylistic consistency.
Costaripa’s ability to craft wines that stand the test of time is further demonstrated by Maim Valtènesi DOC 2009, which received 94 points. More than fifteen years after harvest, this vintage offers a compelling perspective on the longevity of the winery’s production. Here, time is not simply a measure of endurance but an integral part of the wine’s expression, allowing it to gain complexity and depth while preserving its distinctive identity. Alongside it, Maim Valtènesi DOC 2022, awarded 91 points, reinforces the dialogue between different vintages and highlights the continuity of Costaripa’s vision at a younger stage of its evolution.
Representing Costaripa’s most contemporary expression is RosaMara Valtènesi Riviera del Garda Classico DOC 2025, awarded 92 points. One of the most recognizable wines of Valtènesi, RosaMara offers a reading of the territory centred on freshness, balance and finesse. The recognition of such a recent vintage carries particular significance, demonstrating a stylistic consistency that continues to evolve without losing its connection to its origins. Completing the picture are Costaripa’s sparkling wines. Grande Annata Brut 2019 earned 93 points, confirming the central role of traditional method sparkling wine production within the winery and a philosophy built on precision, freshness and ageing potential. Meanwhile, Créant Garda DOC, awarded 91 points, provides another interpretation of Costaripa’s vocation for sparkling wines, where time and meticulous cellar work play an essential role.
Seven wines, seven ratings, and a timeline spanning from 2009 to 2025. More than a simple sequence of scores, James Suckling’s assessment offers a snapshot of the winery across time. The value of this selection lies in its diversity: wines capable of evolving over more than a decade stand alongside younger expressions, sparkling wines and Chiaretto rosé, demonstrating how the pursuit of balance can take many forms while remaining unmistakably recognizable.
About Costaripa
Founded in Moniga del Garda, in the heart of the Valtènesi area, Costaripa is widely recognized as one of the leading wineries of the Lake Garda region. Guided for more than forty years by the expertise and vision of Mattia Vezzola, the winery has played a key role in elevating rosé wine as a defining expression of its territory, promoting a winemaking culture based on elegance, precision, and respect for tradition. Its vineyards stretch across the morainic hills surrounding Lake Garda, a unique environment whose mild microclimate provides ideal conditions for viticulture. Through meticulous vineyard management and a quality-driven winemaking approach, Costaripa crafts wines that authentically reflect the character of Valtènesi, with a particular focus on rosé wines and traditional-method sparkling wines. Today, Costaripa is recognized both in Italy and internationally as an ambassador of a wine style that combines territorial identity, innovation, and a strong international outlook.
