In the glass
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
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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.
How to serve Gini Col Foscarin Soave Classico
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 8-10°C. Cellar temperature (8-10°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a smaller all-purpose white glass , the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Risotto with asparagus and aged goat cheese, Seared tuna with black sesame and soy. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
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.
- 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
Frequently asked about Gini Col Foscarin Soave Classico
What does Gini Col Foscarin Soave Classico taste like?
On the nose, golden apple, almond paste, hazelnut, volcanic mineral, honey hint. On the palate, almond paste, golden peach, hazelnut cream, saline mineral, toasted notes. Structurally medium-bodied, low tannins, high acidity with a long 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.
When should I drink Gini Col Foscarin Soave Classico?
Drink 5-15 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Gini Col Foscarin Soave Classico?
Risotto with asparagus and aged goat cheese is the canonical pairing; Seared tuna with black sesame and soy is the other strong match. The wine's almond-hazelnut cream weight pairs beautifully with creamy risotto and tangy cheese.
What grapes are in Gini Col Foscarin Soave Classico?
The blend is Garganega (100%). The wine is classified as Soave Superiore DOCG.