Inama
Soave Classico Carbonare 2024
| Denomination | DOC Soave Classico |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Veneto (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Garganega |
| Aging | 12 months in stainless steel, followed by a further 6 months of ageing in the bottle |
- Type and variety: Classic dry white wine from Garganega grapes
- Olfactory profile: Hints of citrus, yellow flowers, white peach and a touch of flint
- Tasting notes: Lively acidity, enveloping structure, savoury and mineral finish
- Vineyard and soil: Carbonare at 250m, pergola-trained on volcanic basalt soils
- Vinification: Short maceration, 12 months in stainless steel on the lees and ageing in bottle
Description
What type of wine it is
Inama's Soave Classico Carbonare is an elegant white wine from Veneto with a controlled designation of origin that precisely interprets the characteristics of Garganega in the Soave Classico territory. On the nose, it offers a taut and vertical profile, defined by citrus notes, yellow flowers, white peach, and a characteristic hint of flint. On the palate, the vibrant acidity blends with an enveloping texture, closing with a savoury finish, which is persistent and markedly mineral. Fermented and aged in stainless steel, it has a firm structure that makes it ideal for pairing with raw seafood, oysters, creamed salt cod, and spicy Asian dishes.
Where it comes from
The grapes come from the renowned Carbonare Vineyards, a historic plot located in a small Veronese valley where forty-year-old vines are grown using the traditional pergola system. The rows, situated at an altitude of 250 metres with an eastern exposure, rest on deep volcanic soils composed of dark basalt, which imparts a strong mineral character to each sip. The microclimate, cooled by currents from the Val d’Alpone and the nearby Little Dolomites, ensures slow and optimal ripening, preserving the freshness and aromatic balance of the clusters.
How it is produced
Production begins with manual harvesting following organic farming principles. The destemmed clusters undergo a brief skin maceration to delicately extract varietal aromas. After soft pressing, fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks to keep the purity of the fruit intact. The wine then matures for twelve months on the fine lees with regular bâtonnage, a practice that gives volume and smoothness to the palate. A final ageing period perfects its balance, ensuring expressive purity and a clear gustatory persistence.
History and Curiosities
Produced from a forty-year-old vineyard, this prestigious Soave Classico boasts a limited production of just 10,000 bottles per year. The name recalls the area's ancient charcoal stacks, while the label, inspired by the Encyclopédie, reflects the unmistakable style of the Inama winery. Since the 1960s, the family has been championing Garganega grapes through careful organic farming. Awarded 95 James Suckling points and 4 AIS Vines, this wine of excellence reflects the constant dedication of three generations.
Awards
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2024
95/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
10 - 12 °C
Longevity:
03 - 05 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1965
- Oenologist: Alessandro Sterchele
- Bottles produced: 700.000
- Hectares: 70
| Name | Inama Soave Classico Carbonare 2024 |
|---|---|
| Type | White green still |
| Denomination | Soave DOC |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Garganega |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Veneto |
| Vendor | Inama |
| Story | History and Curiosities Produced from a forty-year-old vineyard, this prestigious Soave Classico boasts a limited production of just 10,000 bottles per year. The name recalls the area's ancient charcoal stacks, while the label, inspired by the Encyclopédie, reflects the unmistakable style of the Inama winery. Since the 1960s, the family has been championing Garganega grapes through careful organic farming. Awarded 95 James Suckling points and 4 AIS Vines, this wine of excellence reflects the constant dedication of three generations. |
| Origin | Carbonare Vineyards, Soave Classico (province of Verona), Veneto, Italy |
| Climate | Cool microclimate with fresh morning hours and slow ripening, influenced by air currents from the Alpone Valley and the Little Dolomites |
| Soil composition | Lava basalt (volcanic) |
| Cultivation system | Pergola |
| Plants per hectare | 2,500 |
| Yield per hectare | 70 hectolitres per hectare |
| Production technique | Destemming and crushing; short skin maceration (3–12 hours); gentle pressing; clarification of the must; fermentation in stainless steel tanks; ageing on fine lees with bâtonnage; bottle ageing. |
| Wine making | Destemming and crushing; brief maceration on the skins (approx. 3–12 hours); soft pressing; clarification of the must for approximately 24 hours; fermentation in stainless steel tanks; ageing for approximately 12 months on the fine lees with regular bâtonnage; further ageing in the bottle. |
| Aging | 12 months in stainless steel, followed by a further 6 months of ageing in the bottle |
| Total acidity | 5.9 gr/L |
| Residual sugar | 0.6 gr/L |
| Year production | 10000 bottles |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |