Gini La Froscà Soave Classico

Soave DOC, Italy

One of Italy's greatest white wines from the Soave Classico zone — single-vineyard La Froscà from 70+ year old Garganega vines on volcanic basalt. Aged on lees in stainless steel; no oak. White almond, lemon blossom, white peach, and volcanic mineral tension — the hallmarks of Garganega at its most complex. The mineral spine from volcanic basalt allows confident aging for 8-12 years. Consistently 93-96 points from Decanter and Gambero Rosso. Demonstrates that Soave Classico is one of Italy's great white wine zones.

Pairing intelligence

• main: Chalky Garganega mineral acidity mirrors sole's delicacy with citrus precision
• main: La Froscà's volcanic complexity and lees texture pairs beautifully with mushroom risotto — the wine's mineral depth amplifies the porcini's earthiness while the Garganega's natural almond note complements Parmigiano's nutty depth. The wine's structure holds against the risotto's starchy richness.
• starter: Gini La Froscà's volcanic mineral tension and white almond character creates the ideal match for asparagus with white truffle — the wine's mineral spine amplifies truffle's earthy depth while lemon bridges the Garganega's citrus character. One of Italy's great white wine and asparagus pairings.
• main: Garganega almond note and citrus spine complement lemon risotto creaminess
• starter: Delicate lactic cheese and honey echo wine's floral almond and citrus character
• starter: Chalky Soave mineral acidity is perfect with crispy, briny small fried fish
• starter: Wine's stone fruit and mineral note mirror the wine-steamed broth beautifully