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Cantina del Castello, Soave, Veneto
The setting of this winery is in a medieval palace in the central historic
part of Soave. The owners, Arturo and Silvana Stocchetti, passionately tend
to the work done with the vines, confirming and increasing the quality of
their wines that already have the attention of the international market.
Their plot of land extends from Monforte D'Alpone to Soave. That is, the
two villages that act as boundaries for the government regulated zone. From
between these boundaries, the Stocchetti's have thirteen hectares of land
broken into cru areas. From these areas comes a total production of 13,000
bottles per year.
Soave Classico Superiore, D.O.C.
Soave Classico district. Here the clayish soil is of volcanic origin,
even though the best vineyards show calcareous subsoil due to the
sedimentary nature of the land. This Soave is straw colored with
greenish hues. Its aroma is intense, delicate and floral (acacia and
cherry blossoms); on the palate, the wine is well balanced; dry,
round and soft, with good supporting acidity. The finish is long
and velvety, with characteristic toasted almond notes in the aftertaste.
Served slightly chilled, as Soave Classico is ideal with hors - d'oeuvres
and delicate pasta courses. This wine is made with Garganega (90%) and
Trebbiano di Soave grapes grown in the area. This wine can be consumed
alone as well with fish and white meat courses.
Soave Classico Monte Pressoni, D.O.C.
Single vineyard located in the heart of the "Classico" district.
Standing at 500 feet a.s.l., Monte Pressoni benefits from a
south-eastern exposure and from a mineral-laden soil of volcanic
origin. The wine is straw colored with greenish hues. Furthermore,
it is intensely perfumed, with peach and acacia flowers. These
scents persist and integrate with a seductively aromatic palate of
fresh fruit and mineral flavors. Its finish is long and lingering,
developing in a pleasant and harmonious aftertaste. Excellent
aperitif wine, this is a Soave for fish and egg-based dishes that
would also pair well with vegetarian courses.
Soave Classico Superiore Acini Soavi, Late Harvest, D.O.C.
Acini Soavi is made with 100% Garganega grapes grown in the
Monte Pressoni vineyard, allowed to over ripen on the vines and then
late harvested. The wine spends one year in French barriques, where
frequent batonnage is practiced. One more year of bottle aging completes
the evolution of the wine, only then ready for sale. This unique
rendition of Soave is a true classic that dates back to the ancient
times when the harvest was not completed before the month of November
and wood aging was the only way to preserve the wine. Its color is
straw with fine gold tones, typical of very ripe fruit. Intensely
aromatic in the nose, with fruity scents accompanied by oak and
vanilla tones, Acini Soavi is full-bodied and richly textured
in the palate, with a long finish and a toasted almond aftertaste.
Ideal to accompany grilled seafood, this is a wine that would also
accompany white meats and aged cheeses.
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