Soave Classico DOC “Vintage Collection” 2016

Inama’s Soave Classico ‘Vintage Collection’ 2016 is produced entirely from Garganega grapes grown on volcanic soils in the Soave Classico zone, with the Foscarino vineyard at its core. The 2016 growing season brought a rainy winter that built water reserves, a mild spring for uniform flowering, and a hot but not excessive summer that allowed slow, complete ripening. Harvest began around October 10th; after soft pressing, the must rested briefly on the skins before fermentation with indigenous yeasts in first, second, and third-passage barriques. Malolactic fermentation was not carried out, preserving the wine’s natural acidity. Ageing took place in barriques for six months, followed by further time in horizontal stainless steel tanks for extended lees contact. The wine shows an intense golden yellow with greenish highlights and has been rated 93 points by Falstaff (tasted October 2024).