Soave DOC 2020

The historic Veronese denomination is interpreted here by putting the white pulpy fruit centre-stage.

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2020 has certainly not been a lucky year: the pandemic, hurricanes, and hail. Nature, however, was able to surprise us again this time, and we have to consider ourselves lucky to have been spared the violent weather that hit areas not far from us in the province of Verona. The ripening of the grapes proceeded somewhat in fits and starts, especially because of the rain in the summer. The good weather in September, however, in combination with our decision not to accelerate the harvest, enabled us to obtain excellent quality grapes. For the reasons we have mentioned, the harvest was prolonged and, like all long harvests, this made it possible to choose the best time to harvest in every single plot and for every single variety. The work we carried out in the last few weeks in the vineyard, but also in the previous months, to contain plant vigour and select the bunches, did the rest.

Grapes

Garganega 80%, Chardonnay 20%

Terroir

Region: Veneto Vineyard location: Soave DOC, hillside area Altitude: 150-250 m a.s.l. (492-820 feet) Exposure: Southeast Soil characteristic: Volcanic origin, calcareous

Alcohol content

12.94% Vol

Tasting notes

The historic Veronese denomination is interpreted here by putting the white pulpy fruit centre-stage. Apple and white peach are rounded off by the delicate presence of flowers that underline the wine’s refined and crisp profile. On the palate, this Soave displays its character even more clearly, revealing an easy-going, succulent and compelling drinkability.

Pairing

Fine with aperitifs, such as vegetable and fish hors d’oeuvres. Also good with seafood and vegetable risottos. Serve at a temperature of 8-10°C (46-50°F) and open the bottle just before drinking.

Ageing

4 months in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, 2 months in bottle