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Soave Classico `Villa Piazzola` 2011

Country
Italy
Region
Northern,
Veneto
Producer
Vinicola Fabiano
Grape(s)
Garganega (70%)
Trebbiano (20%)
Chardonnay (5%)
Type
White
Style
Crisp
Oaked Style
Unoaked
Body Style
Medium bodied
Dry / Sweet Style
Dry
Alcohol Content (%)
12
Closure Style
Plastic Cork
Organic / Biodynamic
Normal

Region

A wide and temperate agricultural region stretching from Venice to Verona and north to the Alpine foothills. In the west around Lake Garda, are the important generic wines - Valpolicella, Soave and Bardolino. Much of Italy`s commercial Pinot Grigio and Merlot is grown further east, but the Prosecco grape makes the region`s distinctly fashionable sparkling wine. However the recent popularity of Amarone and Ripasso has really re-established this region as one of Italy best wine growing areas and quality is out of all recognition from the light carafe wines of the early 80`s.

Producer

The origins of the Fabiano family in the wine business stretch back to 1912, when Francesco Fabiano opened a wine shop in Venice. Today the company operates some 84 hectares of vineyards around Lake Garda and the city of Verona.

Tasting (Long)

The picturesque town of Soave is situated to the northeast of Verona in the Veneto region. The town is surrounded by ancient walls and dominated by the medieval castle. The Classico wine is the heart of the region, planted with Garganega, Trebbiano and Chardonnay vines and producing the best Soaves, with real character. ‘Villa Piazzola’ has a typical hazelnut and almond nose with a soft, dry palate of concentrated apple and pear flavours.

Tasting (Short)

The Classico wine is the heart of the region around the picturesque medieval town of Soave, and has a typical hazelnut and almond nose with a soft, dry palate of concentrated apple and pear flavours.

Food

Delicious with chicken dishes and grilled fish.

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