Suavia Soave Classico 2023

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Suavia
Label Name:
 
Soave Classico
Vintage:
 
2023
Country:
 
Italy
Region:
 
Soave Classico (Monteforte d'Alpone), Veneto
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12%
Grape(s):
 
Garganega (100%)
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
11-13°C

Awards/Ratings
Falstaff 94 pts (2025 tasting); James Suckling 93 pts; Winebow listing 89; Tannico ~85; widely reviewed by major retailers and critics; produced organically

Tasting Note
Lively citrus, green apple and pear with white flowers, almond and saline minerality; zesty acidity, medium body, and a focused, slightly spicy finish.

Food Pairing
Western: seafood risotto, grilled white fish, shellfish, prosciutto and soft cheeses. Asian: sushi/sashimi, tempura, steamed fish with ginger and scallions, Vietnamese spring rolls, light Thai seafood dishes.

Production Method
Hand-harvested Garganega; stainless-steel fermentation with 4–6 months on fine lees; minimal sulfur use; no oak ageing; bottled after lees contact.

Vineyard Info
Family-run Suavia (Tessari) estate based in Fittà/Monte Carbonare, Soave Classico. Founded 1982; known for low-yield viticulture and organic practices.