Inama
Soave Classico Vigneti Foscarino 2023
| Denomination | DOC Soave Classico |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Veneto (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Garganega |
| Aging | Bâtonnage for 6 months; racking and maturation for 6 months in stainless steel tanks |
- Name and grade: Soave Classico DOC 2023, 12.5% vol, 100% Garganega
- Aromatic profile: Notes of honey and flowers such as chamomile, elderflower and iris
- Taste: Broad and mineral palate with a sweet almond finish
- Vinification: Maceration for 8–12 hours, ageing in used barriques with bâtonnage for 6 months
- Pairings and serving: Ideal with sushi, fish soups, veal with tuna sauce; serving temperature 10–12 °C
Description
What kind of wine it is
Inama Soave Classico Vigneti Foscarino is a white wine from Veneto that expresses the essence of the region through an elegant and enveloping sensory profile. Made from Garganega grapes grown using sustainable methods, this wine represents the excellence of Soave Classico. On the nose, it offers an intense honeyed bouquet with clear notes of chamomile, elderflower and iris. On the palate, the taste is broad, supported by a marked minerality and a characteristic finish of sweet almond. It pairs ideally with fish dishes such as sushi, vegetable veloutés and typical local cheeses.
Where it comes from
The wine originates from the hills between Monteforte d’Alpone and Soave, specifically on Monte Foscarino. The vineyards are situated between one hundred and two hundred metres above sea level, enjoying excellent sun exposure. The historic vines, cultivated using the pergola system, sink their roots into deep basaltic lava soils. This matrix of pure volcanic origin forms the soul of the terroir and gives the wine its unmistakable flavour progression. Inama manages these ancient plots following an organic approach.
How it is produced
After manual harvesting and subsequent destemming, the grapes undergo skin maceration for a period of between eight and twelve hours. The must, cold-settled, begins fermentation in used barrels, gaining structure thanks to six months of bâtonnage. A careful racking precedes the ageing in steel phase, which lasts a further six months. A light filtration is carried out before bottling, concluding a production process aimed at respecting the integrity of the raw material.
History and Curiosities
Produced by Inama, a winery founded in 1965, Vigneti Foscarino 2023 is a fascinating interpretation of Soave Classico in an ancient and minimalist style. The forty-year-old historic vines, trained on pergolas, sink their roots into the pure volcanic basalt of Monte Foscarino, giving the wine an unmistakable volcanic character. Awarded 94 points by James Suckling, this extraordinary white made from Garganega grapes follows a fully organic and sustainable vision: a true dive into Venetian history, capable of evoking the ancient winemaking tradition of the Romans.
Awards
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2023
94/100
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
Perlage
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
10 - 12 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
- Start up year: 1965
- Oenologist: Alessandro Sterchele
- Bottles produced: 700.000
- Hectares: 70
| Name | Inama Soave Classico Vigneti Foscarino 2023 |
|---|---|
| Type | White green still |
| Denomination | Soave DOC |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| 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 by Inama, a winery founded in 1965, Vigneti Foscarino 2023 is a fascinating interpretation of Soave Classico in an ancient and minimalist style. The forty-year-old historic vines, trained on pergolas, sink their roots into the pure volcanic basalt of Monte Foscarino, giving the wine an unmistakable volcanic character. Awarded 94 points by James Suckling, this extraordinary white made from Garganega grapes follows a fully organic and sustainable vision: a true dive into Venetian history, capable of evoking the ancient winemaking tradition of the Romans. |
| Origin | Monteforte d’Alpone and Soave (Monte Foscarino) |
| Soil composition | Lava basalt (volcanic) |
| Cultivation system | Pergola |
| Plants per hectare | 3,000-3,500 |
| Yield per hectare | 50 hl |
| Production technique | Destemming and crushing; maceration on the skins for 8–12 hours; pressing; cold settling of the must for 12–24 hours; fermentation in used barriques (not new); bâtonnage for 6 months; racking; maturation for 6 months in stainless steel tanks; light filtration and bottling. |
| Wine making | Destemming and crushing; maceration on the skins for 8–12 hours; pressing; cold settling of the must for 12–24 hours; fermentation in used barriques; bâtonnage for 6 months; racking; maturation for 6 months in stainless steel vessels; light filtration and bottling. |
| Aging | Bâtonnage for 6 months; racking and maturation for 6 months in stainless steel tanks |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |