Soave

Garganega is best known as the white grape variety used to make Soave and Gambellara in Veneto, northern Italy. However in the early years of the 21st Century, DNA profiling revealed that it is the same variety as Grecanico Dorato, a mainstay in the vineyards of Sicily.

This wine is made with grapes harvested in vineyards, located in oldest area of origin – the commune of Monteforte d’Alpone – that with Soave, makes up the classic Soave area. The distinctive winemaking technology employed yields an elegant and velvety wine with a delicate almond-scented nose.

It opens slowly in the glass. It’s silky in texture with ripe orchard fruits and mineral tones that build.

It was October 2021 when we sampled this last and latest vintage made for a happy reunion.

The roasted veggies and the roast organic chicken were a great match.

SOAVE CLASSICO – TEDESCHI CAPITEL TENDA 2020

$21.99 regularly $23.99

12.5% Alcohol

UPC: 00626990392774

And thats a good thing.

95% Gargenega and 5% Trebbiano di Soave. Often small amounts of Chardonnay or Pinot Bianco massage the flavours.

Big Names. Bolla (owned by the largest wine producer in Italy) has been producing wines since 1883. Banfi is a massive distribution partner. Soave means “soft” in Italian. And it’s said that Frank Sinatra wouldn’t sit in a restaurant that didn’t have Soave Bolla on the menu. Soava represents both the region (North Eastern Italy) and the style of wine.

It’s not often that one finds a wine that will stand up to being on it’s own, served with lighter fare like grilled seafood, chicken, fish-based pastas and entrée salads, or as an appertif. This one works with whatever/however you serve it.

Notes of melon, pear and ripe apple abound, followed by a long and lingering finish.

Great Value and a really nice wine for all seasons.

SOAVE CLASSICO – BOLLA

$12.99 regularly $14.99

12% Alcohol

UPC: 08008960684461

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