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Garganega is a white grape known for almond, pear, citrus. Its best-known homes are Soave.
Origin and history
An ancient grape of the Veneto; DNA shows it is the same as Sicily's Grecanico Dorato and parent of several Italian varieties.
Where it grows
Veneto (Soave, Gambellara, Colli Berici, Bianco di Custoza), and in Sicily as Grecanico.
Structure
Medium body with fresh, moderate to high acidity; dry, or sweet from dried grapes as Recioto di Soave.
Aromas, young and aged
Young: almond, pear, lemon, chamomile and white flowers. With age: honey, marzipan and mineral, saline notes.
Ageing
Most Soave is best within 1–4 years; top Soave Classico can age 10–15 years and Recioto longer.
Also known as
Grecanico Dorato (Sicily).
Good to know
The volcanic hills of Soave Classico give the finest wines; producers such as Pieropan and Inama made single-vineyard Soave famous.
Wine regions for Garganega
Garganega wines to try
Real bottles from The Wine Library.
Pieropan Soave Classico
Veneto · Soave Classico · Garganega
Fresh and almondy: pear, white flowers and a soft finish.
Food: Risotto, light fish
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