Colbaraca Soave Classico Superiore DOCG - Masi Agricola

In the glass, Colbaraca Soave Classico Superiore from Masi Agricola reveals a bright platinum-yellow color. The nose of this white wine from Veneto enchants with hints of quince, nashi pear, pear, and apple. It is precisely its fruit-forward character that makes this wine so special.

On the palate, Colbaraca Soave Classico Superiore from Masi Agricola opens pleasantly dry, firm, and aromatic. There is dry, and then there is really dry. This white wine belongs to the latter group, as it was bottled with only 0.9 g of residual sugar. This light white wine presents itself on the palate as balanced and multi-faceted. Thanks to its pronounced fruit acidity, Colbaraca Soave Classico Superiore appears wonderfully fresh and lively on the palate. On the finish, this youthful white wine from the Veneto wine-growing region delights with good length. Once again, nuances of pear and nashi pear appear. In the aftertaste, mineral notes from the limestone- and volcanic-rock-dominated soils join in.

Vinification of Masi Agricola Colbaraca Soave Classico Superiore

The basis for the well-balanced Colbaraca Soave Classico Superiore from Veneto is grapes of the Garganega variety. The grapes grow under optimal conditions in Veneto. Here, the vines drive their roots deep into soils of limestone and volcanic rock. After being harvested by hand, the grapes are brought to the winery as quickly as possible. There they are sorted and gently crushed. Fermentation then takes place in stainless steel tanks and small wooden barrels at controlled temperatures. Vinification is followed by 6 months of maturation in oak barriques.

Food recommendation for Masi Agricola Colbaraca Soave Classico Superiore

This white wine from Italy is best enjoyed well chilled at 8–10°C. It is a perfect companion to fried trout with ginger-pear, vegetable salad with beetroot, or spaghetti with yogurt–mint pesto.

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