Suavia Soave Classico Monte Carbonare 2022

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Suavia
Label Name:
 
Soave Classico Monte Carbonare
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
Italy
Region:
 
Soave Classico, Veneto (Monte Carbonare, Monteforte d'Alpone)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
100% Garganega
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
11-13°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 95-96 pts; Vinous 93 pts; Gambero Rosso Tre Bicchieri (3 Glasses) 2024; widely reviewed and highly rated by international critics

Tasting Note
Bright straw with flinty smoke, citrus zest, white peach and wildflower aromas. Creamy mid-palate, stony minerality, lively acidity and a dry, persistent saline finish.

Food Pairing
Western: truffle or mushroom risotto, grilled swordfish, roasted artichokes, goat or ricotta cheeses, roasted chicken. Asian: sashimi/sushi, steamed white fish, tempura, Vietnamese spring rolls, light Thai or Chinese seafood dishes.

Production Method
Organically farmed, pergola-trained vines; hand-harvested. Fermented and aged in stainless steel (approx. 12 months) with bottle ageing; finished under screw cap.

Vineyard Info
Produced by Suavia (Tessari family) since 1982. Monte Carbonare is a ~6 ha volcanic (black basalt) vineyard; vines average ~60 years. First vintage 1986.