Soave Classico 'Monte Fiorentine' Ca' Rugate 2022

Veneto's extensive Ca' Rugate winery introduces Soave Classico 'Monte Fiorentine,' a terroir expression played on vivid mineral and exotic fruit sensations. For more than 100 years, the Ca' Rugate winery, currently led by the fourth generation of the Tessari family, has been committed to the oenological enhancement of the Veneto region with its excellent wines, such as Soave Classico, Valpolicella and Lessini Durello. Basing its production on the indigenous grape varieties of the area and making use of the most modern technologies in the sector, the estate has established itself over the decades in terms of numbers and quality, faithfully interpreting the Veronese appellations.

Ca' Rugate's Soave Classico 'Monte Fiorentine' comes from a blend of the local Garganega (90%) and Trebbiano di Soave (10%) grape varieties, bred in the vineyards of Monte Fiorentine, north of Colle Rugate, on soils of volcanic origin rich in minerals. In the winery, soft pressing and alcoholic fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks for 10-15 days. The subsequent maturation period also takes place in stainless steel, a container in which the wine rests on its fine lees for several months.

On visual inspection, 'Monte Fiorentine' Ca' Rugate Soave Classico shows a bright straw yellow colour. The aromatic spectrum expresses delicate hints of tropical fruit and citrus, enriched by intense mineral puffs. The palate is soft and fresh at the same time, with an incisive savoriness that persists for a long time. 'Monte Fiorentine' is excellent to taste right away, although it is capable of quietly evolving in the cellar for several years, enriching itself with complexity. Fresh cheeses and seafood dishes with a tendentially delicate flavour represent its ideal pairings.