Soave Superiore
Styles
Principal grape varieties
Chardonnay B. (Chardonnay Blanc)Trebbiano Di Soave B. - Trebbiano (Verdicchio Bianco)Garganega B. (Garganega)
Terroir
Human factors
- Pergola Veronese as a traditional training system, documented as early as 680 AD.
- "Acinatici" wines made from dried grapes date back to Roman times, described as "soavissimi e corposi" (most suave and full-bodied) in letters from 503 AD. (via Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0)
Product characteristics
- Mineral sapidity from basaltic soils: the basalts influence the fermentation of Garganega and Trebbiano di Soave, imparting a characteristic mineral salinity to the wine.
- Structure and aromatic development through aging: the production regulations mandate several months of aging before release to enhance structure and aromatic evolution.
Terroir / wine link
- Basaltic soils: the minerals they contain influence the fermentation of Garganega and Trebbiano di Soave, lending the wine its characteristic sapidity.
Facts drawn from the cahier's terroir-link section (Lien au terroir) by automatic interpretation — see the source.
Sources
- Specification (EUR-Lex, single document)
- eAmbrosia register (EU) — File number PDO-IT-A0473
- Official trade body site — Consorzio Tutela Vini Soave e Recioto di Soave