Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninlow
Acidityracy
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 4 to 10 years from vintage.
vintage4 yrs10 yrs12 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, basalt mineral, citrus blossom, herb, fennel

Palate: almond paste, white peach, saline mineral, fennel, lemon zest

Inama's Oratorio di San Lorenzo is the estate's second single-vineyard Soave Superiore from the adjacent San Lorenzo parcel, showing the same volcanic basalt minerality as Foscarino but with a slightly more herbal, fennel-accented character.

What it pairs with

  • Baccala mantecato on polenta
    The wine's saline mineral character and herbal freshness balance the creamy salt cod purée.
  • Grilled calamari with lemon
    Clean mineral Soave is the definitive accompaniment to grilled calamari with citrus.

How to serve Inama Oratorio di San Lorenzo Soave Superiore DOCG

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 mantecato on polenta, Grilled calamari with lemon. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Inama's Oratorio di San Lorenzo (named for the historic chapel on the vineyard plot) was added as the estate's second single-vineyard Soave Superiore to demonstrate the distinct character of the San Lorenzo parcel versus the adjacent Foscarino.

  1. 2000: First Oratorio di San Lorenzo Soave Superiore DOCG release from Inama

Facts

Producer
Inama Azienda Agricola · visiting guide
Grapes
Garganega (100%)
Classification
Soave Superiore DOCG
Oak
Stainless steel fermentation; aged 8 months on fine lees in stainless steel
ABV
13.0%
Price
€22-35 at retail
Drinking window
4-10 from vintage
First vintage
2000

Frequently asked about Inama Oratorio di San Lorenzo Soave Superiore DOCG

What does Inama Oratorio di San Lorenzo Soave Superiore DOCG taste like?

On the nose, white peach, almond, basalt mineral, citrus blossom, herb. On the palate, almond paste, white peach, saline mineral, fennel, lemon zest. Structurally medium-bodied, low tannins, racy acidity with a long finish. Inama's Oratorio di San Lorenzo is the estate's second single-vineyard Soave Superiore from the adjacent San Lorenzo parcel, showing the same volcanic basalt minerality as Foscarino but with a slightly more herbal, fennel-accented character.

When should I drink Inama Oratorio di San Lorenzo Soave Superiore DOCG?

Drink 4-10 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Inama Oratorio di San Lorenzo Soave Superiore DOCG?

Baccala mantecato on polenta is the canonical pairing; Grilled calamari with lemon is the other strong match. The wine's saline mineral character and herbal freshness balance the creamy salt cod purée.

What grapes are in Inama Oratorio di San Lorenzo Soave Superiore DOCG?

The blend is Garganega (100%). The wine is classified as Soave Superiore DOCG.

Tags

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