Gini
Soave Classico Contrada Salvarenza Vecchie Vigne 2022
| Denomination | DOC Soave Classico |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Area | Veneto (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Garganega |
| Aging | Rested for approximately 12 months in 228-litre barriques and large casks in contact with its natural lees, followed by bottle ageing for at least 6 months (in a cellar carved into the rock at ideal temperature and humidity). |
- Appellation: Soave Classico DOC 100% Garganega from old vines
- Organic cultivation: Vineyards located in Monteforte d’Alpone on limestone and tufaceous soils
- Winemaking: Manual harvesting and fermentation in wood with indigenous yeasts
- Ageing: Twelve months in casks and barriques on the lees, followed by at least six months in the bottle
- Tasting notes: Notes of apple and citrus; dense, savoury and mineral taste
Description
What type of wine it is
The Soave Classico Contrada Salvarenza Vecchie Vigne by Gini is a still white wine from Veneto made from organically grown Garganega grapes. An authentic expression of the Soave Classico territory, it is distinguished by a deep aromatic profile, with notes of apple, citrus, yellow flowers and hints of almond. On the palate, it is rich, round and dense, characterised by a marked savouriness and a clear mineral imprint. This Denominazione di Origine Controllata wine, fermented in wood, with a persistent finish, boasts remarkable ageing potential.
Where it comes from
The grapes originate from the hills of Monteforte d’Alpone, at one hundred and fifty metres above sea level, with a south-east exposure and ideal microclimates. The vineyards consist of centuries-old vines trained in the Veronese pergoletta style, rooted in soil with a limestone matrix and thin layers of tuff, an essential element for the wine's flavour profile. The name of this cru is inspired by the legend of Renza, a young girl saved in these lands, where today the cellar carved into the rock dedicated to maturation also stands.
How it is produced
Production begins in late October with the manual harvesting of the bunches. The must undergoes brief contact with the skins, followed by soft pressing and rapid cooling. Alcoholic fermentation takes place entirely in wood with indigenous yeasts, within large barrels and seasoned casks. Subsequently, the wine ages for approximately twelve months in barrels on its own natural lees. The process concludes with a final rest of at least six months in an environment with optimal temperature and humidity.
History and curiosities
The name of the cru pays homage to the legend of Renza, a young woman rescued from brigands in these historic lands. Tradition has it that the young woman was saved by a noble knight in the very place where the century-old vines of this cru grow today. A further fascinating element is the location where the wine rests: an atmospheric cellar carved directly into the rock.
Awards
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2022
94/100
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.
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2022
92/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
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2022
4Italian Sommelier Association (AIS) guide
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
10 - 12 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
- Start up year: 1980
- Oenologist: Sandro Gini
- Bottles produced: 200.000
- Hectares: 60
| Name | Gini Soave Classico Contrada Salvarenza Vecchie Vigne 2022 |
|---|---|
| Type | White organic still |
| Denomination | Soave DOC |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Garganega |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Veneto |
| Vendor | Gini |
| Story | History and curiosities The name of the cru pays homage to the legend of Renza, a young woman rescued from brigands in these historic lands. Tradition has it that the young woman was saved by a noble knight in the very place where the century-old vines of this cru grow today. A further fascinating element is the location where the wine rests: an atmospheric cellar carved directly into the rock. |
| Origin | Monteforte d'Alpone (VR), Veneto, Italy |
| Soil composition | Calcareous veining with small tuffaceous layers. |
| Cultivation system | Veronese pergola |
| Plants per hectare | four thousand |
| Yield per hectare | 40 hectolitres per hectare |
| Harvest | Late October |
| Production technique | Manual selection and harvesting of the grapes; short contact between the must and the skins; gentle pressing with rapid cooling of the must; alcoholic fermentation carried out entirely in wood with indigenous yeasts and without added sulphites; ageing in barriques and large barrels, then in the bottle. |
| Wine making | Manual selection and harvesting of grapes in wooden crates; brief skin contact of the must, soft pressing and rapid cooling of the must; alcoholic fermentation carried out entirely in wood with indigenous yeasts and no added sulphites, in large barrels and casks made of wood seasoned for at least 3 years; ageing for approximately 12 months in 228-litre barriques and large barrels in contact with their natural lees, followed by bottle ageing for at least 6 months. |
| Aging | Rested for approximately 12 months in 228-litre barriques and large casks in contact with its natural lees, followed by bottle ageing for at least 6 months (in a cellar carved into the rock at ideal temperature and humidity). |
| Total acidity | 5.5 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |