Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninlow
Acidityracy
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 4 to 12 years from vintage.
vintage4 yrs12 yrs14 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedLow tanninRacy acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: white peach, almond blossom, volcanic basalt mineral, fennel, lemon zest, flint

Palate: almond, saline mineral, lemon zest, fennel, white peach, chalky texture

La Frosca from the Gini family's oldest Garganega vines on the highest basalt-volcanic slopes of Monteforte d'Alpone; the chalky mineral texture, fennel herb and white-peach fruit represent the Classico zone's basalt terroir in its purest expression.

What it pairs with

  • Baccala alla vicentina (dried salt cod in milk)
    The wine's saline mineral character and high acidity cut through the fat of Venetian salt cod.
  • Grilled scallops with lemon butter
    Sweet scallop and citrus butter find the perfect counterpoint in almond-mineral Soave.

How to serve Gini Soave Classico La Frosca

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. Baccala alla vicentina (dried salt cod in milk), Grilled scallops with lemon butter. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

The Gini family has farmed the basalt hillsides of Monteforte d'Alpone since the 17th century, and La Frosca was established as the single-vineyard expression from their highest and oldest Garganega vines. It is one of the Classico zone's most consistent and mineral-driven Soave bottlings.

  1. 1600: Gini family establishes vineyard presence in Monteforte d'Alpone
  2. 1980: First La Frosca single-vineyard Soave Classico release

Facts

Producer
Gini · visiting guide
Grapes
Garganega (100%)
Classification
Soave Classico DOC
Oak
Stainless steel and large oak cask; aged on fine lees 6 months
ABV
13.0%
Price
€25-38 at retail
Drinking window
4-12 from vintage
First vintage
1980

Frequently asked about Gini Soave Classico La Frosca

What does Gini Soave Classico La Frosca taste like?

On the nose, white peach, almond blossom, volcanic basalt mineral, fennel, lemon zest. On the palate, almond, saline mineral, lemon zest, fennel, white peach. Structurally medium-bodied, low tannins, racy acidity with a long finish. La Frosca from the Gini family's oldest Garganega vines on the highest basalt-volcanic slopes of Monteforte d'Alpone; the chalky mineral texture, fennel herb and white-peach fruit represent the Classico zone's basalt terroir in its purest expression.

When should I drink Gini Soave Classico La Frosca?

Drink 4-12 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Gini Soave Classico La Frosca?

Baccala alla vicentina (dried salt cod in milk) is the canonical pairing; Grilled scallops with lemon butter is the other strong match. The wine's saline mineral character and high acidity cut through the fat of Venetian salt cod.

What grapes are in Gini Soave Classico La Frosca?

The blend is Garganega (100%). The wine is classified as Soave Classico DOC.

Tags

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