
Classification: Soave Classico d.o.c.
Type of wine: dry white
First vintage produce: 1994
Production zone:: the vineyards are situated in the communes of Soave and Monteforte d’Alpone, in the historic Classico zone, to the northeast of Verona
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DESCRIPTION
Type of soil: clayey and sandy
Grapes: Garganega 70%, Trebbiano di Soave 30%
Training system:: Guyot
Yield per hectare: 11,000 kilos
Harvest period: the end of September
Vinification: the whole of the vinification process is geared towards highlighting the fruity and floral fragrance of the grapes themselves. Consequently, cold maceration is carried out, pressing is very gentle and fermentation takes place at controlled temperatures of between 18° and 20°C
Maturation: in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, followed by a period of maturation in bottle prior to release
Number of bottles produced: 20.000
TASTING NOTE
Colour: straw yellow with faint green highlights
Nose: elegant floral notes of elderflower and acacia blossom, combined with hints of crisp, crunchy apples
Flavour: a dry wine, but with appealing, well-balanced fruit on the palate, where one finds echoed the floral and fruity sensations noted in its perfumes. One also finds delicate mineral notes on the finish, which are typical of the wine’s zone of origin
Serving suggestions:: an ideal wine for accompanying cold cuts (raw ham, culatello or coppa), light summer dishes (prosciutto with melon, cold dishes) and fish dishes in general. Locally, it is also drunk with young Monte Veronese cheese
Note: it is also excellent served very cool as an aperitif
Alcohol: 12,5% vol