North-East Italy - Veneto - Soave
3 important questions on North-East Italy - Veneto - Soave
Describe the topography of Soave and which influences it has on the style of wines.
- Two distinct parts: Plain & foothills, near River Adige
- Hillside: limestone and clay and/or volcanic rocks (basalt)
- These are cool sites + altitude = slow ripening, giving high acidity and full flavour.
What is the historic grape variety of Veneto? Describe its characteristics.
- Very productive
- Has a thick skin; climate Soave is influenced by mist from the Po valley. Resistant to rot.
- Late ripening (October)
- Tradition: Pergola system, nowadays trellised
- Sensitive to botrytis, winter cold.
- Usually handpicked on the hillside sites
- Machine harvested on the plain
Who are the main producers in Soave? What percentage is exported?
- Cooperatives mainly; 50% by Cantina di Soave is largest
- 80% exported; also Pinot Grigio, to Germany and UK.
- Soave Consorzio: classification of single vineyards 'cru'
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