Tasting Notes

Soave is a white wine produced using the Garganega grape. It is widely grown in the Soave region of Veneto in northeastern Italy and dates back to the Roman era with cultivation records from the 13th century. The Soave region in Veneto has limestone soil which retains the warmth of the afternoon sun and helps produce fuller and more fruit forward wines. Soave is one of Italy’s most elegant and quietly complex white wines.

🎯 Overall Character - Soave wine is typically clean, crisp and refreshing. It has strong citrus aromas and flavours with subtle almond notes. It has a silky texture, floral aromatics with a mineral lift on the finish.

🌼 On the Nose (Aromatics) - Soave is subtle but layered, with a beautiful mix of citrus, florals, and Mediterranean herbs. Primary aromas include lemon zest, mandarin and grapefruit accompanied by orchard fruit aromas of pear, green apple and white peach. Soave also has wonderful floral aromas of chamomile, acacia and white flowers. Along with the fruit and floral aromas, Soave also provides herbal aromas of almond leaf, fennel and basil and mineral aromas of wet stone, chalk and volcanic ash. Secondary Aromas present are almond, marzipan, light honey and brioche from lees aging.

🍏 On the Palate - Soave is a light to medium body wine with medium acidity hence the wine is crisp. It has a silky texture with alcohol level typically between 11-13% ABV. Fruit flavours of lemon, pear and green apple are present. If the wine is from a riper harvest, then the wine offers peach and melon flavours. The wine also offers saline, stony and sometimes smoky flavours. Garganega’s hallmark is a slightly bitter almond note on the finish.

🕰️ Aging Profile - Soave wines can typically age for up to 10 years however these wines are intended to be consumed young. With age, aromas and flavours of dried citrus peel, chamomile tea and toasted almond develop.