Aromas of white flowers, ripe lemon, white peach, honeydew & citrus zest. Flavors of tart lemon, herbal tea, sweet pine, sweet almonds & light saltiness on the finish.
Usually a dry wine, light to medium bodied & a smooth edge on the palate. There also is a sweet style, Recioto di Soave & a sparkler style, Soave Spumante.
The raciest versions are 100% Garganega without oak aging. Some producers blend in Trebbiano & do some oak treatment & even ML, softening & smoothing the taste.
Soave can age well, adding flavors of marmalade, honey & fennel.
It's from...
Soave region, Veneto, NE Italy & the best from the Soave Superiore Classico DOCG & Soave Classico DOC subzones
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