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 5 to 20 years from vintage.
vintage5 yrs20 yrs22 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: dried apricot, honey, almond paste, orange blossom, caramelised peach, mineral acidity
Palate: apricot jam, honey, almond cream, orange peel, light mineral, long sweet finish
Amedeo is Suavia's Recioto di Soave DOCG from the ancient Monte Carbonare vineyard; the sweet dried-Garganega wine balances luscious apricot-honey sweetness with the grape's natural high acidity, keeping the finish fresh and complex.
What it pairs with
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Peach crostata with almonds
Stone fruit tart and almond echoes the wine's apricot-almond register perfectly. -
Aged Grana Padano with honey
The classic northern Italian cheese-and-honey plate is elevated by sweet Recioto di Soave.
How to serve Suavia Amedeo Recioto di Soave
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 12-14°C. Cellar temperature (12-14°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a small dessert-wine glass (3-5oz pour) , the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Peach crostata with almonds, Aged Grana Padano with honey. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Amedeo is named for an ancestor of the Tessari family, and represents the estate's tribute to the ancient tradition of sweet Garganega wine that preceded both modern Soave and the dry table wine era.
- 1993: First Amedeo Recioto di Soave DOCG release from Suavia
Facts
- Producer
- Suavia · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Garganega (100%)
- Classification
- Recioto di Soave DOCG
- Oak
- Fermented and aged 12 months in French oak barriques
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- €40-60 at retail (500ml)
- Drinking window
- 5-20 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1993
Frequently asked about Suavia Amedeo Recioto di Soave
What does Suavia Amedeo Recioto di Soave taste like?
On the nose, dried apricot, honey, almond paste, orange blossom, caramelised peach. On the palate, apricot jam, honey, almond cream, orange peel, light mineral. Structurally medium-bodied, low tannins, high acidity with a long finish. Amedeo is Suavia's Recioto di Soave DOCG from the ancient Monte Carbonare vineyard; the sweet dried-Garganega wine balances luscious apricot-honey sweetness with the grape's natural high acidity, keeping the finish fresh and complex.
When should I drink Suavia Amedeo Recioto di Soave?
Drink 5-20 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Suavia Amedeo Recioto di Soave?
Peach crostata with almonds is the canonical pairing; Aged Grana Padano with honey is the other strong match. Stone fruit tart and almond echoes the wine's apricot-almond register perfectly.
What grapes are in Suavia Amedeo Recioto di Soave?
The blend is Garganega (100%). The wine is classified as Recioto di Soave DOCG.
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