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Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninlow
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oakbarrel aged

Drinking window

Best 5 to 15 years from vintage.

vintage5 yrs15 yrs17 yrs

Critic scores

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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.More wines for risotto →
  • Seared tuna with black sesame and soy The wine's nutty-mineral depth and weight complement the umami richness of seared tuna.More wines for tuna →

With cheese

Monte Veronese Our pick Monte Veronese is a semi-cooked cow's-milk cheese from the Verona mountains, delicate when young and slightly piquant with age. A Soave Superiore, a medium-bodied Garganega-based white with high acidity, has the weight for the paste and cuts its fat.

How to serve Gini Col Foscarin Soave Classico

Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
  2. Serve at 8-10°C. Cellar temperature (8-10°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a smaller all-purpose white glass , the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. 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.

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

Facts

Producer
Gini · visiting guide
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.

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