2009 Suavia Soave Classico DOC, Veneto, Italy

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2009 Suavia Soave Classico DOC, Veneto, Italy

2009 Suavia Soave Classico DOC: 95% Garganega and 5% Trebbiano di Soave (Verdicchio) this wine was probably one of the best whites from Verona in the Veneto region of Italy I have ever tasted. It might be overlooked for its light but distinctive flavors by wine consumers who are a little light in the wallet or need a hammer over the head type wine to pick up any flavors for anything to register. The Suavia Soave Classico DOC is light and perfumed followed by peachy notes and on the palate, we will continue that theme adding to the peachiness the strong flavor of crisp green apples. There is plenty going on here, it is just very subtle. A complimentary dish that reminds me of the style this wine projects would be a clean fresh risotto, like a perfectly cooked risotto with fresh ricotta and summer peas and lemon zest.

Rating: Excellent (90) | $21 | 13.0% ABV

Marc Hinton2016-01-01T16:56:53-05:00

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Marc has held almost every position in the food & wine industry and is committed to Celebrating Hospitality with Pride. Marc is a co-founder and editor-at-large at Enobytes and also contributes to his Wine Bytes column at OregonLive.com (Wine Bytes) and writes the Wine Knowledge column in the print magazine About Face. The Contra Costa County Times, San Jose Mercury News, Tacoma Times Tribune and Washington Post have either interviewed or quoted Marc on his viniferous and culinary opinions. Marc has also appeared on Portland's "Vine Time" on News Radio 750 KXL and on California's Central Coast "From the Growing of the Grape to the Glass" on KUHL-AM 1410. He is also the author of 'A History of Pacific Northwest Cuisine: Mastodons to Molecular Gastronomy.' While continuing to tenaciously search for what he may finally proclaim as his favorite wine, Marc is relentless in his quest for the ultimate food and wine experience.

4 Comments

Frank P. October 30, 2011 at 6:32 PM - Reply
Great recommendation!
- enobytes October 30, 2011 at 6:58 PM - Reply
  Cheers Frank!
Kruss October 31, 2011 at 11:07 AM - Reply
You got my vote – anything with seafood and a Soave is right up my alley :)
- enobytes October 31, 2011 at 7:18 PM - Reply
  Right on Kruss!

2009 Suavia Soave Classico DOC, Veneto, Italy