With all the wonderful red wines that come out of Italy, it’s no suprise that their whites are often overlooked. Such is the case with the Soave region. The white wines they produce are clean, crisp, light, and refreshing, making them ideal pairings for white fish or sushi. Here are a few our panel sampled recently and found rather delightful.

 

Cantina di Soave “Rocca Sveva” Soave DOC Classico 2009

Grape(s): Garganega

Review:

Aromas of apple and peach mingle with a few oaky, nutty suggestions on the nose. The palate offers flavors of tart pineapple and Granny Smith apple rounded out by hints of caramel, minerals, and almonds. A lighter wine that still possesses a fairly round mouthfeel, it’s for fans of very clean, crisp whites with a nice dry finish.

Rating: 89

 

Cantina di Monteforte “Vigneto di Montegrande” Soave Superiore DOCG Classico 2009

Grape(s): Garganega

Review:

Aromatics of apple, pineapple, white flowers, and almonds greet the senses. On the palate, flavors of apple, tropical fruit, and lemon mingle with nutty suggestions and minerals. Somewhat round but still fairly light and bright, fans of it’s a clean, dry, approachable whites will enjoy this wine.

Rating: 88

 

Vicentini “Terrelunghe” Soave DOC 2010

Grape(s): Garganega (80%) & Trebbiano (20%)

Review:

A bouquet of apricot, peach, and apple along with floral and herbaceous suggestions greets the senses. A sip reveals highlights of peach and apple with accents of white flowers and minerals. Fairly dry but with a bit more fruit and a fuller mouthfeel than many Italian whites. Fans of clean, smooth wines with a fresh acidity will enjoy this bottle.

Rating: 88

 

Fattori “Danieli” Soave DOC 2010

Grape(s): Garganega

Review:

Notes of springtime flowers mingle with suggestions of spice, peach, and honey on the nose. The palate has a nice acidity and offers flavors of peach, honey, straw, white pepper, and wet-stone. A white with a refreshing minerality, fans of light and lively will enjoy this bottle.

Rating: 89