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It is the most appreciated of the white wines of the lower Lake Garda area. A DOC, that of Lugana, which the Veneto shares with nearby Lombardy. The grapes, 100% Trebbiano di Lugana, come from the estate's beautiful vineyards in Santa Sofia, which are located not too far from the shores of the lake, with roots that sink into the sandy soils, perfect for this variety. Super soft vinification and respectful of the raw material, this Lugana presents itself in the glass with a beautiful straw yellow colour, with bright greenish reflections. The nose is surprising for its elegance and refinement, with finely floral notes reminiscent of broom and wisteria. Then hints of almonds and minerals. In the mouth, on the other hand, it reveals itself to be a perfectly harmonious wine, with a good alcohol content and a natural freshness due to its natural acidity. The finish is clean, long and savoury, making it perfect for traditional pairings with fish dishes, both from the lake - after all, Garda is just a stone's throw away - and from the sea. The more mature Lugana wines, on the other hand, also go well with more fatty fish, such as eel, mussels and lobsters.
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Although the DOC was only created in 2010, the history of Ripasso goes back a long way. The oenological technique used involves the "ripasso" of Valpolicella wine on the fermented marc of the dried grapes used for the production of Amarone and Recioto. Originally, this involved a quick passage of the vintage Valpolicella over the marc. Today, however, there is a tendency to prolong this contact more, causing a second slow fermentation and obtaining a wine that is decidedly richer than the original one. Valpolicella Ripasso DOC Superiore di Santa Sofia is made from grapes harvested in the hillside vineyards located in the municipalities of Marano di Valpolicella, Fumane and San Pietro in Cariano. As is typical for the company, it starts with a cut of Corvina and Corvinone in clear majority, to which is added a share of Rondinella of about 30%. After 9 months of maturation in large 50-hectolitre casks and at least 6 months in the bottle, a wine of a beautiful, clear and very bright ruby colour is revealed, with a ruby-garnet rim that holds up well. On the nose, there are definite hints of black cherries in alcohol, prunes, underbrush, cloves, fine oak, cinnamon and liquorice root. A broad, enveloping and aristocratic olfactory profile. In the mouth, on the other hand, it displays fine concentration, a silky, velvety tannic texture and a very dynamic acidity. All, however, perfectly balanced by an important alcoholic warmth. Long and clean, its finish makes it perfect for various pairings. Above all, pasta with meat sauces, semi-mature cheeses and cured meats.
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Amarone della Valpolicella, today one of the most important Italian red wines, few people know that it actually originates from the evolution of Recioto, a pleasantly sweet red wine. At one time, in fact, "only" Recioto was produced. Amarone, in fact, is a relatively modern wine, whose marketing only began in the 1950s. The first Amarone di Santa Sofia was produced in 1964 by Giancarlo Begnoni. The one proposed here is an Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG Classico, i.e. produced only with grapes from the historic area of the appellation. The vineyards of Santa Sofia, in particular, are located on stony hills in the municipalities of Negrar, Fumane, San Pietro in Cariano and Marano, all to the north of Verona. Corvina and Corvinone in clear majority (about 70%), the blend is completed with Rondinella grapes. After harvesting, the bunches, delicately handled by expert operators, undergo a slow drying process for a period of between 90 and 120 days. Deep ruby red, almost impenetrable, with garnet reflections, this spectacular Veronese red wine presents a bouquet that is decisive yet delicate at the same time, with refined hints of ripe cherries, dark currants and dried plums. Then there are soft memories of milk chocolate, sensations of rhubarb and balsamic notes of mentholated tobacco. An extremely refined, harmonious and elegant bouquet. In the mouth it is pleasantly juicy, with a pleasant tannic texture. The alcoholic warmth is well balanced by an invigorating citrus freshness. An important wine, but "drinkable" at the same time. Amarone calls for important dishes, such as jugged hare, stews and braised beef in red wine. Obviously it is the ingredient of the most classic risotto, where it succeeds in being both a perfect ingredient and a perfect match.
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Valpolicella DOC Classico Superiore, Montegradella is one of the good red wines of the area offered by Santa Sofia. The grapes, Corvina and Corvinone for 70% and Rondinella for the remaining 30, come from the classic zone of Valpolicella, from hillside vineyards located in the municipalities of Fumane and Marano. After processing, the wine rests for about a year in wooden barrels. Of these, about 40% are 500-litre tonneaux made from French oak, while the remaining 60% are large 20 and 30-hectolitre barrels made from Slavonian oak. At the end of this long maturation phase, the wine is bottled and left to rest in the bottle for a further 12 months before being released for sale. A wine characterised by a beautiful longevity, this Montegradella in the glass has a beautiful bright ruby colour with garnet highlights. The nose immediately reveals a decisive, broad, harmonious and refined bouquet, reminiscent of prunes and cherries in alcohol. But also aromatic berries, such as cloves and the more spicy notes of vanilla. In the mouth, then, an austere wine is revealed, well supported by a silky tannic texture that caresses the palate. Perfectly balanced between freshness and alcoholic warmth, this Valpolicella guarantees a long and subtly bitter finish. This is the bottle to look for in the cellar when the menu includes richly flavoured dishes such as braised and stewed meats. Also excellent with medium (and long) aged cheeses.
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Chiaretto 'more identity and stylistically focused'. This seems to be the new trend among Bardolino producers, including Santa Sofia. The "revolution" of Chiaretto consists in proposing wines with a very deep and bright pink colour, on the model of the rosés of Provence, and finer from an aromatic point of view. A fine example is this Bardolino Chiaretto DOC Classico, produced with grapes from the hillside vineyards in the communes of Lazise and Bardolino, to the east of Lake Garda. The blend includes a large part of Corvina grapes, about 55%, to which Rondinella and Molinara are added in smaller percentages. All the grapes are vinified in rosé, that is with partial maceration of the solid parts and, at the end of vinification, the wine is left to mature in stainless steel containers before being bottled for a further period of at least 3 months in the bottle. Brilliant coral in colour, with strong auburn reflections, the nose expresses notes of aromatic herbs, such as oregano and marjoram, and fruity ones, with raspberries, sour cherries and pomegranates. Finally, it is also possible to detect persuasive mineral, almost marine, sensations. In the mouth it is harmonious and drinkable. Soft but enlivened by a pleasant freshness. A very versatile wine, from fish and vegetable hors d'oeuvres to first courses dressed in red, it is really difficult to make a wrong choice. Also perfect with a delicious Neapolitan pizza with anchovies.
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