‘Campo dei Tovi’ Soave DOC Classico 2021 by Stefano Inama
A still, dry white wine made by Inama in Italy’s Veneto.
Technical
Grape(s): Garganega
ABV: 12%
Bottle size & Closure: 750ml, Cork
Pricing
750ml bottle: £18.45
Try before you buy with a 250ml sample for £9.50
Case of 6: £100
Case of 12: £195
See the Description tab below for winemaker details and our latest tasting notes.
£9.50 – £100.00
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Description
The winemaker
You can visit winemaker Inama’s website here.
Tasting notes
On the eye: Lively yellow/green coloration.
On the nose: Wildflowers such as camomile, elderflower, iris.
On the palate: Mineral on the palate with a finish of almond, typical of Garganega.
Food pairing: Risotto, white fish, sushi, salads; in the local tradition: cuttlefish, fresh ricotta; seasonal vegetables: broccoli, white and green asparagus, peas. -
Tasting notes
Eye
Lively yellow/green coloration.
Nose
Wildflowers such as camomile, elderflower, iris.
Palate
Mineral on the palate with a finish of almond, typical of Garganega.
Serving temperature
8-10 ℃
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Technical sheet
In the Bottle
Grape Garganega (100%)
Vintage 2018 (an unusually warm vintage)
Alcohol 12%
Closure cork
In the vineyard
Vineyard location Monforte d’Alpone & Soave
Vineyard size 25 hectares
Subsoil Basaltic lava
Altitude 100-200m a.s.l.
Aspect South, South-West, South-East
Vine training system pergola (typical of Veneto)
Vine age greater than 30 years
Vine density 3,000 – 3,500 plants per hectare
Yield 70 hectolitres per hectare
Winemaking
Pre-fermentation Destalking & crushing.
Skin contact 4-12 hours
Cold settling 12-24 hours at 5℃
Fermentation in stainless steel tanks
Malolactic conversion? Yes
Maturation 8 months in stainless steel
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Food pairing
General
Risotto, white fish, sushi, salads.
Local specialities
Cuttlefish, fresh ricotta.
Seasonal vegetables
Broccoli, white and green asparagus, peas.
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Awards
Wine Enthusiast
Top 100 best buys 2020: 5th Best Wine (1st in the Italian wines category)
91 points
James Suckling
92 points
