Soave (Italy)
Soave is one of the most famous Italian white wines.
It is produced around the town of Soave in the Veneto region of Italy.
The main grape is Garganega.
Typical Flavors
 Lemon |
 Pear |
 Peach |
 Melon |
 Almonds |
 Flowers |
 Herbs |
 Salt |
Citrus, Pear, Peach, and Melon are typical Soave flavors, with delicate Almond and Floral notes, and hints of Herbs and salty Minerals.
Profile
Soave wines are dry, with a fruity note and a good acidity:
| SUGAR | Dry | ||
| BODY | Medium | ||
| FRUIT | Medium | ||
| ACIDITY | Medium - High | ||
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Food Pairing
 Antipasti |
 Salads |
 Asparagus |
 Pasta |
 Lobster |
 Fish |
 Bigoli |
 Risotto |
 Seafood |
 Chicken |
 Pork |
 Ham |
Soave is very food friendly.
Italian. Spanish. International. Asian. Mexican. Vegetarian.
Pairing Suggestions
Excellent Pairing:
Antipasti. Tapas. Sushi.
Prosciutto. Carpaccio. Salami.
Boiled. Grilled. Fried White Fish.
Seafood Pasta. Shrimp Risotto. Creamy Risotto.
Bacalao. Paella. Sardines.
Creamy Soups. Fish Soup.
Egg Dishes. Quiche. Pie.
Fowl. Roasted Chicken. Chicken Salad.
White Meat. Pork. Veal. Game.
Asparagus. Pesto. Spinach. Roasted Vegetables.
Cheese:
Medium Cheeses. Cheese Soufflé.
Italian Specialities:
Risi e Bisi (Risotto with Green Peas).
Polenta.
Baccalá alla Vicentina (Dry Cod Stockfish Vicenza Style)
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The Ideal Glass
A Tulip Shaped glass is the best choice for a dry white wine.
It guides the wine to the center of your mouth, avoiding the sides, where acidity is less pleasant.
A smaller bowl also helps to serve smaller quantities, and keep the wine cold.
Remember to hold the glass by the stem!
Types of Soave
Soave Classico contains at least 70% Garganega grapes blended with Trebbiano and sometimes Chardonnay.
It is produced with different styles: from light-medium bodied (similar to Pinot Grigio), to full bodied (called Superiore and similar to Chardonnay).Malolactic Fermentation provides a more creamy Soave.
Veneto
Veneto is famous for its capital Venezia, and the wines Prosecco, Soave, and Amarone.
Red Wines:
Valpolicella
Bardolino
Colli Euganei Rosso
Friularo di Bagnoli
Merlot
Montello Rosso
Piave Malanotte
Tai Rosso
White Wines:
Soave
Cortese
Custoza
Durello
Garganega
Glera
Lison
Lugana
Pinot Grigio
Fior d'Arancio
Sparkling Wines:
Ripasso Wines:
Rosé Wines:
Dessert Wines:
Aperol
Campari
Fior d' Arancio Passito
Martini Red
Martini White
Recioto
Primary Grapes:
25% Glera (Prosecco)
15% Garganega (Soave)
11% Corvina (Amarone)
11% Merlot
10% Pinot Grigio