SOAVE CLASSICO “BASSANELLA” DOC

Grapes Variety
100% Garganega from the estate’s own vineyards.

Viticultural details
A traditional, single, guyot vineyard of 2 hectars with a number of bunches
by vine from 8 to 12. On typical calcareous soils at 250 meters above sea
level.With south-westerly exposure. Age of the vines over 20 years.

Vinification andmaturation
Only the best bunches of Garganenga, picked at beginning of October, are
used, after a careful evaluation of the ripeness and health of the grapes.
After destemming, maceration on the skins for 12 hours and soft pressing,
the must is given a cold, static settling. Fermantation at controlled
temperatures of 18°C. The wine matures on its lees in stainless steel tanks
over late Spring.

Tasting notes
Colour: intense yellow straw colour with green hints.
Nose: pleasantly fruity with notes of tropical fruit and ripe yellow fruits.
Flavour: armonic, complex and rich. The aftertaste is persistent with a good
sensation of minerality.
Alcohol: around 12,5 % vol.
Serving suggestions
Enjoy as an appetizer or with seafood, shellfish and light meats as well pasta
or rice dishes with vegetable sauces
Serve at
10-12°C. (50-54°F.)