Custoza is a small Italian village, 11 miles southwest of Verona, near Borghetto and south of Lake Garda. Here visitors can enjoy the countryside while sipping local wine or rent bikes to explore the area and see all the history and culture that fills this town.
History dates back to the XIX century, where the first and third Italian Wars of Independence took place in 1848 and 1866. The Ossuary of Custoza stands on the Belvedere Hill to honor the Italian and Austrian soldiers that were killed during the two wars. The monument is marked with a tall stone pillar that consists of three rooms on the inside. Visitors will find a chapel, a crypt which displays remains of Italian and Austrian soldiers who fought in the two wars, and a gallery where visitors can find a 360-degree view of the area. Along with these rooms, there is a small archeological museum that displays personal items collected from soldiers.
Along with the monument, Custoza is known for its wine. Due to the climate and soil in this area, wine is able to be produced locally. Glaciers once stood on this land, and when they eroded, silt and clay filled the soil, making the land have a strong mineral composition. The climate includes hot days and cold nights, with a slight breeze from the lake which helps to create a wine that has hints of salty and savory as well as a fresh acidity. There are many different wine tours offered in this area, so visitors are bound to try a variety of local wines.
