In the glass
Aroma: white peach, almond, volcanic basalt mineral, fennel, white flower, hazelnut
Palate: almond paste, lemon zest, saline mineral, white peach, cream, toasted hazelnut
Vigneti di Foscarino is Inama's pure basalt-volcanic Soave Classico from the historic Foscarino hill, the most volcanically active terroir in the Classico zone; 100% Garganega barrel-fermented for a mineral, almond-hazelnut complexity of striking length.
What it pairs with
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Pasta with clam sauce (spaghetti alle vongole)
The wine's saline mineral character and racy acidity are the definitive match for Venetian clam pasta. -
White asparagus with butter
Asparagus from the Veneto plains finds a natural complement in the wine's almond and herbal notes. -
Oysters with shallot mignonette
The volcanic mineral salinity in the wine echoes the oceanic iodine of fresh oysters.
How to serve Inama Soave Classico Superiore Vigneti di Foscarino
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. Pasta with clam sauce (spaghetti alle vongole), White asparagus with butter, Oysters with shallot mignonette. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Giuseppe Inama pioneered quality Soave Classico production from the Foscarino hill after acquiring the estate in 1991, recognising the extraordinary volcanic basalt soils as capable of producing top-tier white wine. The Vigneti di Foscarino bottling established Inama's reputation as a Soave reference.
- 1991 — Inama founded; first Vigneti di Foscarino Soave Superiore DOCG
- 2010 — Matteo Inama takes over winemaking; refines barrel-fermentation approach
Facts
- Producer
- Inama Azienda Agricola
- Grapes
- Garganega (100%)
- Classification
- Soave Superiore DOCG
- Oak
- Fermented in French oak barriques; aged 8 months on fine lees in wood
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- €30-45 at retail
- Drinking window
- 5-12 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1991
Frequently asked about Inama Soave Classico Superiore Vigneti di Foscarino
What does Inama Soave Classico Superiore Vigneti di Foscarino taste like?
On the nose, white peach, almond, volcanic basalt mineral, fennel, white flower. On the palate, almond paste, lemon zest, saline mineral, white peach, cream. Structurally medium-bodied, low tannins, racy acidity with a long finish. Vigneti di Foscarino is Inama's pure basalt-volcanic Soave Classico from the historic Foscarino hill, the most volcanically active terroir in the Classico zone; 100% Garganega barrel-fermented for a mineral, almond-hazelnut complexity of striking length.
When should I drink Inama Soave Classico Superiore Vigneti di Foscarino?
Drink 5-12 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Inama Soave Classico Superiore Vigneti di Foscarino?
Pasta with clam sauce (spaghetti alle vongole) is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include White asparagus with butter and Oysters with shallot mignonette. The wine's saline mineral character and racy acidity are the definitive match for Venetian clam pasta.
What grapes are in Inama Soave Classico Superiore Vigneti di Foscarino?
The blend is Garganega (100%). The wine is classified as Soave Superiore DOCG.