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WhiteSoaveDOC

Castel Cerino Soave Classico DOC

by Coffele · Veneto, Italy

AppellationSoaveDOC
TypeWhite
Grapes100% Garganega
VineyardEstate hillside vineyards in Castelcerino, within the historic Soave Classico zone
LineOrganic Wine
CoffeleVeneto, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The Garganega comes exclusively from estate-owned hillside vineyards in Castelcerino, in the historic Soave Classico zone, at 150–450 m above sea level. The vineyards are harvested in several passes so that only ripe bunches are selected.

Grapes

100% Garganega. Certified organic wine.

Vinification

Harvest takes place entirely by hand throughout October. The bunches are placed in 20 kg crates to preserve their integrity until pressing. Fermentation is conducted below 18°C to retain Garganega’s finer aromas. The wine is racked only once and receives one gentle filtration.

Ageing

Maturation takes place in small stainless-steel tanks maintained below 16°C.

Technical data

  • Alcohol: 12.50% vol.
  • Total acidity: 5.26 g/L as tartaric acid
  • Residual sugar: 2.60 g/L
  • pH: 3.33
  • Net dry extract: 21 g/L

Tasting profile

Brilliant straw yellow, with green highlights when young. The fresh, restrained bouquet recalls hawthorn, lily of the valley and cherry blossom, followed by green apple, white plum, sage and mineral nuances. Dry, streamlined and refreshing on the palate, with good balance, structure and savoury persistence. The long finish carries an attractive almond note. Youthful directness and persistence gradually develop into greater complexity and minerality with age.

Serving and pairing

Serve at 9–10°C. Suitable as an aperitif and with fish, shellfish or delicate pasta dishes, particularly asparagus or pea risotto.