In the glass
Aroma: golden apple, almond paste, hazelnut, toasted oak, volcanic mineral, honey hint
Palate: almond cream, golden peach, hazelnut, saline mineral, long toasted finish
Otto is Pra's barrel-aged prestige Soave, named for the year the oldest vines were planted (1908); extensive lees contact in barriques produces a Garganega of remarkable richness, hazelnut-cream complexity and long ageing potential.
What it pairs with
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Risotto ai funghi porcini
The wine's hazelnut-cream depth and umami-like weight are a natural match for earthy porcini risotto. -
Turbot with beurre blanc
Rich flat fish and butter sauce demand the full-weight Garganega treatment that Otto provides.
How to serve Pra Otto Soave Classico
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. Risotto ai funghi porcini, Turbot with beurre blanc. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Otto was created as Pra's top-tier barrel-aged expression from vines planted in 1908 (otto means eight in Italian, referencing 1908). Extended lees contact in French barriques adds complexity while the basalt soils maintain the mineral core.
- 2005 — First Otto Soave Classico barrel-aged release from Pra
- 1908 — Original vineyard planting that gives Otto its name
Facts
- Producer
- Pra
- Grapes
- Garganega (100%)
- Classification
- Soave Classico DOC
- Oak
- Fermented and aged 14 months in French oak barriques (225L) on fine lees
- ABV
- 14.0%
- Price
- €50-70 at retail
- Drinking window
- 5-15 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2005
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Frequently asked about Pra Otto Soave Classico
What does Pra Otto Soave Classico taste like?
On the nose, golden apple, almond paste, hazelnut, toasted oak, volcanic mineral. On the palate, almond cream, golden peach, hazelnut, saline mineral, long toasted finish. Structurally medium-bodied, low tannins, high acidity with a long finish. Otto is Pra's barrel-aged prestige Soave, named for the year the oldest vines were planted (1908); extensive lees contact in barriques produces a Garganega of remarkable richness, hazelnut-cream complexity and long ageing potential.
When should I drink Pra Otto Soave Classico?
Drink 5-15 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Pra Otto Soave Classico?
Risotto ai funghi porcini is the canonical pairing; Turbot with beurre blanc is the other strong match. The wine's hazelnut-cream depth and umami-like weight are a natural match for earthy porcini risotto.
What grapes are in Pra Otto Soave Classico?
The blend is Garganega (100%). The wine is classified as Soave Classico DOC.