In the glass
Aroma: white peach, almond blossom, citrus, light mineral, white flower
Palate: lemon zest, almond, white peach, saline mineral, light fennel
Suavia's estate Soave Classico is a fresh, mineral, everyday expression of Garganega from the village of Soave; classic almond-blossom aromatics with a crisp, saline finish perfect for aperitivo or seafood.
What it pairs with
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Grilled sardines with lemon
The wine's saline mineral freshness and acidity complement oily fish and citrus. -
Seafood fritto misto
Light, crisp Soave cuts through the batter while matching the sea-salt of fried seafood.
How to serve Suavia 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. Grilled sardines with lemon, Seafood fritto misto. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Suavia was founded in 1982 by the Tessari family in the village of Soave itself; the estate Classico is their workhorse expression of Garganega from the village's volcanic hillsides.
- 1982 — Suavia founded by the Tessari family; first estate Soave Classico DOC
Facts
- Producer
- Suavia
- Grapes
- Garganega (80%), Trebbiano di Soave (20%)
- Classification
- Soave Classico DOC
- Oak
- Stainless steel fermentation and ageing; no oak
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Price
- €16-22 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2-5 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1982
Frequently asked about Suavia Soave Classico
What does Suavia Soave Classico taste like?
On the nose, white peach, almond blossom, citrus, light mineral, white flower. On the palate, lemon zest, almond, white peach, saline mineral, light fennel. Structurally light-bodied, low tannins, high acidity with a medium finish. Suavia's estate Soave Classico is a fresh, mineral, everyday expression of Garganega from the village of Soave; classic almond-blossom aromatics with a crisp, saline finish perfect for aperitivo or seafood.
When should I drink Suavia Soave Classico?
Drink 2-5 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Suavia Soave Classico?
Grilled sardines with lemon is the canonical pairing; Seafood fritto misto is the other strong match. The wine's saline mineral freshness and acidity complement oily fish and citrus.
What grapes are in Suavia Soave Classico?
The blend is Garganega (80%), Trebbiano di Soave (20%). The wine is classified as Soave Classico DOC.