Inama
Foscarino I Palchi Soave Classico 2022
| Denomination | DOC Soave Classico |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Veneto (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Garganega |
| Aging | Aged for 6 months in barriques and large casks with periodic bâtonnage, then transferred to stainless steel; bottled in November and matured in bottle for a further 6 months before release. |
- Name and grape: Soave Classico DOC 2022, 100% Garganega
- Tasting notes: dry, fresh and savoury with hints of white flowers, citron and flint
- Vinification process: skin maceration for 8 hours with no added sulphites
- Ageing: 6 months in barrique and large cask with bâtonnage, followed by stainless steel
- Pairings and temperature: ideal with sushi, oysters, fish and fresh cheeses; serve at 10–12 °C
Description
What kind of wine it is
I Palchi Foscarino Grande Cuvée by Inama is a still white wine that faithfully expresses the authentic character of Garganega. Its silky texture and vibrant savouriness offer enveloping sensations, intertwining aromas of white flowers, citron and hints of flint. This clear mineral tension makes it ideal for accompanying delicate first courses and enhancing the refinement of oysters and raw seafood.
Where it comes from
The grapes are grown on the picturesque terraces of Monte Foscarino, within the Soave Classico area. The old vines are cultivated using the Pergola Veronese method, benefiting from a carefully chosen south-west exposure. The roots delve into deep volcanic soils of basaltic lava, a geological matrix that gives the wine its unmistakable saline profile and a long, taut and very fresh progression on the palate.
How it is produced
The harvest is carried out exclusively by hand, followed by rapid cooling of the bunches to protect the integrity of the aromatic profile. The skin maceration lasts for eight hours, allowing the free-run must to gain intensity through meticulous processing. After fermentation, which takes place in oak barrels and stainless steel, the wine rests on the lees, enriched by frequent bâtonnage. At the end of maturation, the different components are blended into a harmonious blend, perfected by further ageing in the bottle.
History and Curiosities
The roots of Inama date back to 1965, a vision that today culminates in the exclusive I Palchi selection from Monte Foscarino. This Soave Classico stands out for its evocative label, which blends art and knowledge: an illustration taken from a London periodical from 1764. The image depicts a striking lunar eclipse, visually illustrating how the Earth casts its shadow cone onto the satellite, a fascinating phenomenon visible to the naked eye. A tribute to nature and science, in perfect harmony with the elegance of the wine.
Awards
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2022
96/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
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2022
3One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
Tasting notes
Perlage
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
10 - 12 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
- Start up year: 1965
- Oenologist: Alessandro Sterchele
- Bottles produced: 700.000
- Hectares: 70
| Name | Inama Foscarino I Palchi Soave Classico 2022 |
|---|---|
| Type | White green still |
| Denomination | Soave DOC |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Garganega |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Veneto |
| Vendor | Inama |
| Story | History and Curiosities The roots of Inama date back to 1965, a vision that today culminates in the exclusive I Palchi selection from Monte Foscarino. This Soave Classico stands out for its evocative label, which blends art and knowledge: an illustration taken from a London periodical from 1764. The image depicts a striking lunar eclipse, visually illustrating how the Earth casts its shadow cone onto the satellite, a fascinating phenomenon visible to the naked eye. A tribute to nature and science, in perfect harmony with the elegance of the wine. |
| Origin | Monte Foscarino, Soave Classico (province of Verona, Veneto, Italy) |
| Soil composition | Lava basalt (volcanic) |
| Cultivation system | Pergola Veronese |
| Plants per hectare | 3000 plants per hectare |
| Yield per hectare | 50 hl per hectare |
| Harvest | Early October |
| Production technique | Vinification with destemming and non-reductive processing without the addition of SO₂; skin maceration for 8 hours; fermentation in barrique and large cask; ageing for 6 months in barrique and large cask with bâtonnage, then in stainless steel and further ageing in bottle. |
| Wine making | The grape bunches are destemmed and vinified using a non-reductive process, without the addition of SO₂, allowing the indigenous microflora to develop. This is followed by skin maceration for 8 hours; only the free-run must is selected, then static settling for 24 hours. Alcoholic fermentation is completed in first and second use barriques (60%) and in large casks (40%) with neutral selected yeasts. The wine is aged for 6 months in barriques and large casks with periodic bâtonnage, then transferred to stainless steel and further aged in bottle for about 6 months. |
| Aging | Aged for 6 months in barriques and large casks with periodic bâtonnage, then transferred to stainless steel; bottled in November and matured in bottle for a further 6 months before release. |
| Total acidity | 5.6 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |