About this wine
Vineyard and terroir
The grapes come from Cru Ponsara in Monteforte d’Alpone. The vineyards lie at 150–250 m and are trained using Pergola Veronese and Guyot systems. Vine age ranges from 30 to 70 years, and the yield is 70 hl/ha.
Ponsara is essentially volcanic in origin and has characteristically dark soils. Sheltered by the Foscarino hills to the north and Froscà to the south, the valley has been classified from 20 years of climatic observations as a cool area with good rainfall.
Grapes
100% Garganega, with grape selection.
Vinification
Harvest takes place from mid-September to mid-October. The grapes are destemmed and softly pressed. Vinification proceeds in small stainless-steel tanks without temperature control, using spontaneous fermentation initiated by indigenous yeasts naturally present on the grape skins. This deliberately rustic, less domesticated approach inspired the name Wild, while the resulting wine retains clarity and complexity.
Technical data
- Appellation: Soave Classico DOC
- Production area: Monteforte d’Alpone, Cru/UGA Ponsara
- Soil: volcanic
- Altitude: 150–250 m
- Vine age: 30–70 years
- Training systems: Pergola Veronese and Guyot
- Yield: 70 hl/ha
Tasting profile
Bright straw yellow. The complex bouquet opens with pronounced Scotch broom and hawthorn, followed by fresh, fragrant Granny Smith apple. The palate is vibrant and fresh yet balanced, with a sustained, intense savoury return through the finish.
Serving and pairing
Pairs with traditional country dishes such as bigoli with courtyard-meat ragù or risotto with bruscandoli. Fish pairings include baked whitefish and fried fish.
Label / history
The name Wild reflects the wine’s more rustic and untamed transformation profile, based on spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts.
