In the glass
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
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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.
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.
- 1600 — Gini family establishes vineyard presence in Monteforte d'Alpone
- 1980 — First La Frosca single-vineyard Soave Classico release
Facts
- Producer
- Gini
- 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