SOAVE DOC
Re Midas Soave hails from the Veneto, a region located in Northeast Italy with a deep winemaking history. This expansive region with sunny hillsides is home of the delicious Soave wine. Re Midas Soave fully expresses the Veneto region’s luscious fresh fruit flavors.
As the myth goes, everything that Re (King) Midas touched turned to gold. Re Midas wines are an example of this “golden touch.”
GRAPES:
100% Garganega
DENOMINATION:
Soave D.o.c.
GROWING AREA:
Re Midas vineyards are located on the hillsides in the village of Soave, where there is a long tradition of growing Garganega grapes. The vines are extensively cultivated in the terroir made up of calcerous soils (volcanic origin) at elevation of 100-350 meters.
VINIFICATION AND MATURATION:
Harvest: Mid-September to mid-October.
Winemaking and Fining: Soft pressing, natural decanting (no machinery used), addition of selected yeast, controlled temperature (60° F) fermentation for 10-12 days.
Aging: 3 months in stainless steel followed by 1 month in bottle before release.
SENSORY PROFILE:
APPEARANCE: Yellow with hints of gold.
BOUQUET: Wild flowers and ripe lemons.
PALATE: Bright, clean, delicious palate bursting with layers of fresh fruit and citrus overtones; crisp minerality, hints of toasted nuts and a nice lingering finish.
ALCOHOL: 12%
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
Enjoy Re Midas Soave chilled, on its own as an aperitif, or with many dishes including: seafood and shellfish, grilled vegetables, grilled chicken and pork.
SERVING TEMPERATURE:
46°F
Re Midas wines are made by Cantina di Soave, a cooperative made up of 2,200 winegrowers and farmers. Founded in 1898, Cantina di Soave currently has 6,000 hectares under vine of which 70% are DOC and 30% DOCG.
