Local Wine Tasting Experience in Verona City Center
Discover four wines from Verona & Veneto region with local pairings in a wine bar located in the city center. A sommelier will provide insights in a fine tasting experience.
Structure
Drinking window
Best 1 to 4 years from vintage.
vintage1 yrs4 yrs8 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
Aroma: white flower, lemon, pear, light almond
Palate: crisp citrus, mineral, clean acidity, dry finish
Monte Tondo's entry-level Soave Classico DOC from vineyards within the historic Classico zone. A clean, accessible Garganega-Trebbiano blend for everyday drinking; lighter than the Casette Foscarin Superiore.
What it pairs with
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Frittura di gamberi
Classic pairing: clean, crisp Soave with lightly fried prawns. -
Cold pasta with tuna and olives
Versatile dry white for summer cold pasta preparations.
How to serve Monte Tondo Soave Classico DOC
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. Frittura di gamberi, Cold pasta with tuna and olives. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Monte Tondo was founded in 1969 by the Magnabosco family on the volcanic hills east of the Soave Classico zone. The standard Soave Classico DOC represents the accessible entry level of the estate, drawing from vineyards within the historic Classico denomination.
- 1969: Monte Tondo founded; first Soave Classico DOC production from the Magnabosco family.
Facts
- Producer
- Monte Tondo · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Garganega, Trebbiano di Soave
- Classification
- Soave Classico DOC
- Oak
- No oak; stainless steel cold fermentation
- ABV
- 12.0%
- Price
- EUR 10-15 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1-4 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1969
Frequently asked about Monte Tondo Soave Classico DOC
What does Monte Tondo Soave Classico DOC taste like?
On the nose, white flower, lemon, pear, light almond. On the palate, crisp citrus, mineral, clean acidity, dry finish. Structurally light-bodied, high acidity with a clean and refreshing finish. Monte Tondo's entry-level Soave Classico DOC from vineyards within the historic Classico zone. A clean, accessible Garganega-Trebbiano blend for everyday drinking; lighter than the Casette Foscarin Superiore.
When should I drink Monte Tondo Soave Classico DOC?
Drink 1-4 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Monte Tondo Soave Classico DOC?
Frittura di gamberi is the canonical pairing; Cold pasta with tuna and olives is the other strong match. Classic pairing: clean, crisp Soave with lightly fried prawns.
What grapes are in Monte Tondo Soave Classico DOC?
The blend is Garganega, Trebbiano di Soave. The wine is classified as Soave Classico DOC.
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