Tommasi Soave DOC 2022

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Tommasi
Label Name:
 
Soave DOC
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
Italy
Region:
 
Soave Classico, Veneto (Monte Foscarino / Le Volpare)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12%
Grape(s):
 
Garganega (100%)
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
2
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
8-10°C

Awards/Ratings
Selected ratings: Ian D’Agata 90/100 (2018), James Suckling 90/100 (2012)

Tasting Note
Pale straw with green highlights. Aromas of acacia, elderflower, apple and pear; flavors of white-fleshed fruit, citrus and a distinctive almond/sapidity. Crisp, mineral-driven acidity and a clean, refreshing finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled or steamed fish, shellfish, seafood risotto, pasta with clams, roast chicken, fresh cheeses. Asian: sushi/sashimi, steamed fish with ginger & scallion, tempura, Vietnamese spring rolls, light Thai fish dishes.

Production Method
Hand-harvested Garganega; cool-temperature fermentation in stainless-steel or cement; aged 5–6 months on fine lees; no oak influence; bottled following spring.

Vineyard Info
Tommasi Viticoltori is a family-owned estate (founded 1902) based in Pedemonte di Valpolicella. Le Volpare vineyards sit on volcanic basalt soils of Monte Foscarino in the Soave Classico zone.