Category Archives: Garganega

Duca del Frassino Garganega Pinot Grigio 2009

Posted on February 2, 2010 by RJ

Ducca del Frassino, Venezie IGT, Garganega Pinot Grigio 2009 This is amazingly New World in styling. In the nose the fruit is overt and fresh, reminiscent of banana and other fruits of a tropical persuasion. In the mouth the fresh … Continue reading →

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Sant’Antonio Soave Fontana 2008

Posted on December 24, 2009 by RJ

Tenuta Sant’Antonio, Soave DOC, Fontana 2008 Minerality and lemon mark the nose.  In the mouth you’ll find plenty of fresh lemon flavor, like biting into one freshly picked from the tree. You also get that zip of acidity that lingers … Continue reading →

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Sabe Soave?

Posted on September 2, 2008 by RJ

Inama, Soave Classico, DOC 2006 This has been a solid producer though a little of the heat is showing. There’s plenty of viscosity with the buttery richness in the mouth. All Garganega from vines 30+ years old, there is some … Continue reading →

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Suave and classic

Posted on July 2, 2008 by RJ

Pieropan Soave Classico DOC Estate Grown & Bottled 2006 In previous vintages this wine has been quite fresh and clean. Again it is this vintage with sweet floral and perfume and a light-bodied, dry palate. The grapes are 90% Garganega … Continue reading →

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