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"CORTE MENINI" SOAVE CLASSICO D.O.C.

 
  • 100% Garganega from volcanic soil vineyards located in Castelcerino, in the Menini area. The vines are trained with the original Verona-style pergola system and they are on average 20 years old
  • The grapes are harvested manually at the beginning of October, when the ripening is optimal
  • After removing the stems, the grapes are pressed and immediately refrigerated, to undergo a short cryo-maceration prior to soft pressing
  • The must ferments in temperature conditioned tanks and the wine matures for at least three months, in stainless steel containers with its own yeasts
  • Delicate aromas of white peaches, apricots with hints of citrus lead to the typical almond aftertaste
  • Accompaniments: appetizers, fish, shell fish, fresh cheeses
  • Ratings by vintage:
  • 2008: Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia Two Glasses
  • 2009: Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia Two Glasses

"ROCCOLO" SOAVE CLASSICO D.O.C.

 
  • 100% Garganega from vineyards located in the Brognolino area. The vines are trained with the original Verona-style pergola system
  • The grapes are harvested manually in the middle of October, when they are fully ripe
  • Trellised vine (pergola) with about 3000 plants per hectare (2.5 acres) and 15-18 buds per vine
  • After soft pressing the de-stemmed grapes, the must is fermented with selected yeasts at low temperatures for a month
  • 30% of the wine is refined in oak casks, and 70% in steel containers where it remains until spring
  • Rich aromas of apple, pineapple, with hints of sage, herbs lead to the typical almond aftertaste
  • Accompaniments: soups, white meat, mild cheeses
  • Ratings by vintage:
  • 2005: Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia Two Glasses
  • 2006: Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia Two Glasses
  • 2007: Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia Two Glasses