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Lepiga Soave DOC wine — Santa Maria di Gaetano Bertani winery — Dionysus
WhiteSoaveDOC

Lepiga Soave DOC

by Santa Maria di Gaetano Bertani · Veneto, Italy

AppellationSoaveDOC
TypeWhite
GrapesGarganega
Alcohol12.5%
SweetnessDry
ColourWhite
Colour depthLight
BodyMedium-bodied
Serve at8–10 °C
Keeps for2–4 years
Bottled in0.75 l
Santa Maria di Gaetano BertaniVeneto, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The Garganega grows on clay-limestone slopes in the Soave region. The soils contain marl deposits, and the mild climate of the Soave hills gives the grapes bright acidity and subtle minerality.

Vinification

Harvest is by hand in three stages from mid-September, which preserves a range of ripeness levels. At the winery the grapes go through cold pre-fermentation skin maceration, then gentle pressing. Alcoholic fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at 16–18 °C, which keeps the freshness and purity of the fruit aromas.

Ageing

The wine has extended ageing on the fine lees, which adds softness, body and roundness without dulling the aroma. After bottling it continues to mature in the cellar.

Tasting profile

Elegant, fresh and well balanced. The nose is clean, with white flowers, pear and light citrus. The palate has bright acidity, subtle minerality and a smooth, soft, round texture. Time in bottle brings harmony and balance.