"I Casali" Soave
Cantina di Monteforte · Veneto
Classification
Soave DOC
Variety
Garganega
Alcohol
13 % vol
Organoleptic Notes
Intense straw yellow with golden reflections. The aroma is broad and complex with a floral note of peach and a light hint of wood. The palate is enveloping and velvety, showing hints of peach and a pleasant almond aftertaste with well‑balanced oak.
Winemaking
Vinification
After crushing, the must is cooled to 12 °C with a heat exchanger to preserve aroma; fermentation starts at 15 °C and lasts about a week
Aging
50 % in French barriques for 10 months and the remainder in tanks. Fifteen percent of new Soave Superiore from the latest harvest is added to the final blend, then the wine spends another three months in concrete tanks
Terroir & Vineyard
Provenance
Castellaro UGA in the Soave Classico area with volcanic basalt and lava soils; about 100 quintals per hectare; hand‑picked grapes
Food Pairings
First coursesRisottosFish and shellfishWhite meatsSemi‑aged cheeses