Inama Vigneti di Foscarino Soave Classico DOC

Soave Classico DOC, Italy

The benchmark Inama Soave — from the Foscarino vineyard's volcanic basalt on the Classico's central slope. Indigenous yeast, old cask-fermented, 10 months on lees. Pale gold; precise white peach, lemon, bitter almond, volcanic mineral, and a clean, long finish. More mineral and precise than the Gini Vecchie Vigne style; excellent at 5–10 years; develops surprising complexity at 12–15.

Pairing intelligence

• main: The volcanic mineral and bitter almond in Soave Classico cuts through the cuttlefish's iodine depth; ink sauce's umami-salt quality harmonises with the wine's mineral backbone.
• main: Soave's almond-mineral character bridges white truffle's earthy luxury; the pasta's simplicity allows the wine and truffle to speak equally; a sophisticated elevated combination.