Balestri Valda Soave Classico 2012

Wine Type:
Style of Wine:	Fruity & Smooth
Country of Origin:	Italy
Wine Region:	Veneto
Appellation:	Soave
Grape Varietal:	Garganega
Bottle Format:	750mL
Case Size:	12 bottles
$227.40 Per Case ($18.95/btl)

Tasting Notes

At Balestri Valda the art of a modern winemaking estate combines with the best aspects of ancient and noble traditions. This land has always been considered ideal for vine growing. The hills to the north of Soave, the location of the estate's vineyards, are of basaltic origin with good texture and a high sand content which favours root expansion and absorption of nutrient elements. An optimum climate and southern exposure with many hours of sunshine ensures the grapes accumulate just the right sugar content. Garganega vines occupy 70% of the vineyards, Trebbiano di Soave 30%. These unique vines are essential for producing the typical wines of this zone, Soave and Recioto.

A single-vineyard soave which has been aged in oak for six months prior to bottling. Bright golden in colour with a perfumed bouquet of almonds, fresh fruit and hawthorn. Rich and full-bodied in flavour with accentuated mineral hints, excellent length and overall harmony. Recommended with seafood risotto or grilled fish dishes, this is an absolutely lovely wine.

Critical Praise