Soave Classico DOC
One of Italy's greatest white wines
"Delicious fresh fruit... Rocca Sveva Soave Classico is the perfect match for a variety of dishes including seafood and sushi, salads, chicken and pork."
Filippo Pedron, Winemaker Rocca Sveva Estate
GRAPES:
100% Garganega
GROWING AREA:
The vineyards are located in the Classic Soave growing area, which includes the hills in the communes of Soave and Monteforte. The vines are planted in loose, medium-gravelly clay soils of volcanic-origin, at elevations of 100-350 meters.
VINIFICATION AND MATURATION:
The clusters are gently pressed and the must settles with gravity. The must is fermented with selected yeasts at controlled temperatures (60°F). The wine is then drawn off and left to mature.
SENSORY PROFILE:
APPEARANCE: Luminous straw yellow.
BOUQUET: Generous fragrances of blossoms and fruit-ripe apple in particular.
PALATE: Beautifully well balanced, stylish and harmonious, with appealing full flavors. Combination of fresh, lively acidity with a pleasant almond finish (characteristic of the Garganega grape).
ALCOHOL: 12.5%
AWARDS:
• Bronze Medal 2009 International Wine Challenge (vintage 2008)
• Gran Menzione 2009 Vinitaly (vintage 2008)
• Gran Menzione 2008 Vinitaly (vintage 2007)
• Approved 2007 Mundus Vini (vintage 2006).
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
Salads and antipasti, lighter meats and fish.
SERVING TEMPERATURE:
Best enjoyed at 46°F
