Falasco Valpantena Garganega Veronese IGT 2006
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A fruity high-quality wine that is a refreshing alternative to the ubiquitous Pinot Grigio.
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Release Notes:
Falasco Garganega gets its great concentration from late-harvested hand-picked grapes. Unlike most other late-harvested wines, this is not a sweet wine; this is done to allow the grapes to ripen fully. After a light pressing and temperature-controlled fermentation, half of the wine is aged on its lees in stainless steel tanks while the other half is aged in oak. Recently lauded by Decanter Magazine as an Italian white "worth twice the price."
Tasting Notes:
Made from the finest fully-ripened fruit, this beautiful white alternative to Pinot Grigio is incredibly rich with character. It offers a floral bouquet with honeyed citrus aromas. The palate is refreshingly tangy with apricot, citrus, and peach flavors, accompanying a crisp acidity and a gentle creaminess before a very nice toasted almond finish. We suggest serving it with fish, salads or as an aperitif.
Winery:
Valpantena, or "valley of the gods," is named after the valley in which it resides, which has been renowned for its sweet, frangrant wines since Roman times. This valley, northeast... Read more
Country:
Overview
Greek settlers first planted vineyards in Italy sometime around 800BC. Since then, wine has been entrenched in the Italian culture, ‘as common as water on the dinner table’. ... Read more
Amphitheater of vines at Corte Marzago.
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