In the glass

Medium-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: golden apple, almond paste, hazelnut, volcanic mineral, honey hint, toasted oak

Palate: almond paste, golden peach, hazelnut cream, saline mineral, toasted notes, long citrus finish

Col Foscarin is Gini's barrel-aged prestige Soave from the Col Foscarin parcel in Monteforte: partial barrel-fermentation adds hazelnut cream and golden apple richness while the Garganega's mineral core remains crisp and long-finishing.

What it pairs with

  • Risotto with asparagus and aged goat cheese
    The wine's almond-hazelnut cream weight pairs beautifully with creamy risotto and tangy cheese.
  • Seared tuna with black sesame and soy
    The wine's nutty-mineral depth and weight complement the umami richness of seared tuna.

History

Col Foscarin was Gini's innovation in barrel-aged Soave Superiore, taking the mineral Garganega fruit from their Col Foscarin parcel and adding richness through partial barrel-fermentation while maintaining the volcanic-soil mineral core.

  1. 1990 — First Col Foscarin Soave Superiore DOCG barrel-aged release from Gini

Facts

Producer
Gini
Grapes
Garganega (100%)
Classification
Soave Superiore DOCG
Oak
Partially barrel-fermented in French oak barriques; aged on lees 10 months
ABV
13.5%
Price
€35-50 at retail
Drinking window
5-15 from vintage
First vintage
1990

Tags

dry garganega hidden gem high acid low tannin medium body medium term mood contemplative mood elegant occasion dinner party occasion special old world pairs with risotto pairs with soft cheese pairs with white fish price premium single vineyard still white
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