Summary
Terroir: The Santi Soave VIgneti di Monteforte is sourced from vineyards idealy situated throughout the Soave DOC.
Vinification: The wine is vinified and aged "sur lie" entirely in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks for a period of 7 months prior to a light filtration and bottling.
The finished wine has intense, fresh aromas of flowers and chalk, and complex tropical fruit and savory herb flavors on the palate, with excellent balance, firm acidity with a long, crisp finish.
UPC: 0 89744-75285 7
Notes
Blend: Garganega: 90%, Trebbiano: 10%
Score: 88 Points
"Tropical pineapple and mango flavors mix with hints of apple, tangerine and almond in this fruity Soave. A fleshy white, balanced by juicy acidity."
Santi has a long history in the Veneto that dates back to 1843. The Santi 2010 Soave Classico DOC Vigneti di Monteforte was produced using estate fruit as well as some purchased under long term contracts with neighbors throughout the region. This offering is a blend of Garganega (90%) and Trebbiano di Soave (10%). Fermentation and aging took place in stainless steel over a period of 7 months. Prior to bottling this wine undergoes a light filtration. This Soave has a suggested retail price of $16.99.
Aromas of nectarine and fleur de orange fill the enticing and lively nose of this 2010 Soave and a hint of ginger pops in as well. From the first sip this wine is juicy, refreshing and appealing with a fruity, layered mid-palate. Fleshy white melon and stone fruits in droves are the stars of the show here. Hints of herbs play an underlying role and add layers of complexity along with copious spice characteristics. Hazelnut flavors along with vanilla bean lead the finish which displays fine persistence. This well balanced wine has crisp acidity and terrific balance.
This is a wine that should please a wide array of white wine lovers. Its thirst quenching and fruit forward so itll appeal to the masses and it also features more than sufficient complexity to keep the more vociferous wine lovers happy on a hot summer day. Drink this one on its own or pair it with light, warm weather foods, in either case an excellent Soave for the money
"I liked this more than I expected to as many whites from this region lack a soul. But what we have here is a light-medium bodied wine of almost perfect balance and flawlessly smooth texture. Good luck finding anyone who won't enjoy this quencher."
4 Stars
"If practice makes perfect, the winemakers at Santi have surely mastered their craft - they can trace their origins all the way back to 1843! Soave is making a big comeback, and deservedly so. Santi's blend of Garganega grapes with a dash of Trebbiano, create a medium body Soave with luscious flavors."
"Light and refreshing, breezy citrus and spiced pear lingers over the tongue. Plays well with lamb chops light fat and neutralizes the char in grilled food in interesting and flavorful ways. Super refreshing as a dessert wine as well. Peaches, kiwis, and strawberrieslight cheesesperfection!"
"Light and refreshing, breezy citrus and spiced pear lingers over the tongue. Plays well with lamb chops light fat and neutralizes the char in grilled food in interesting and flavorful ways. Super refreshing as a dessert wine as well. Peaches, kiwis, and strawberrieslight cheesesperfection!"
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