Prà Monte Grande Soave Classico DOC

Soave Classico DOC, Italy

Graziano Prà's Monte Grande is from volcanic basalt amphitheatre vineyards at 200m — a single cru of Garganega with Trebbiano di Soave adding aromatic lift. Pale straw with aromas of white peach, lemon verbena, and smoky volcanic stone. The palate is precise and elegant with juicy acidity and a distinctive smoky-mineral finish that recalls the basalt's volcanic character.

Pairing intelligence

• main: The quintessential Venetian working-class preparation — hearty, starchy, nutty — finds its ideal white wine companion in Soave's textured Garganega
• fish course: Soave's almond character literally mirrors the preparation; the wine's acidity cuts through the sage butter while mineral notes echo the lake fish