A white that is one of the new Italian classics and that demonstrates the great potential of the Soave area
The best-known label of Inama is that of Vulcaia Fumè, a powerful Sauvignon, aged in wood, which for decades has thousands of faithful fans. "Until some time ago, the image of Soave was very compromised, no one wanted our wines," tell the three brothers Matteo, Alessio and Luca Inama, who today run the company founded by grandfather Giuseppe. "For this reason, our family has thought of planting Chardonnay and Sauvignon, the international white grape varieties, then in great demand by the market".
His father Stefano, strong temperament and very clear ideas, joined the company in 1991 and immediately launched the Vulcaia, wine-icon, which well represents the oenological style in vogue in the nineties and two thousand. In addition, it invests in the area of the Berici Hills, to produce red wines from carménère, merlot and cabernet sauvignon grapes.
With the arrival of the new generation in the company and the Renaissance of the territoryBut things are changing. Now everything is focused on Soavenative garganega grapes (it can be accompanied by the Trebbiano di Soave, a vine that has been set very well here, so much so that there are plants with 80, 90 years of age) and on quality, with the identification of 33 cru, or rather the most suitable hillside vineyards of the appellation, characterized by volcanic and calcareous soils.
Today, Inama produces well four Soave Classico labels: a "base", the Vin Soave, the Vigneti di Foscarino, the Vigneto du Lot and, last born, the Vigneti di Carbonare. Having to choose one, as a "new classic" of the company, the white wine should not be missed, it is undoubtedly the Vigneti di Foscarino, produced in the first vineyard purchased by grandfather Giuseppe in 1965, which today has pergola-grown garganega plants, which they arrive at 40 years of age.
Just poured into the glass, it is bewitching with its intense aromas of ripe yellow fruit, honey and chamomile, refreshed by a few balsamic notes. When tasted, it is a dense, warm and enveloping wine, with a full flavor and a beautiful acid-sapid spine that supports the body. Excellent uncorked vintage, gives emotions with a few years of aging in the bottle: it is one of the best testimonials of the great potential of the Soave area.
Why now: is a new classic of Italian oenology, perfect to serve at dinner with spring and summer recipes.
As did: after a maceration of 8-12 hours, the fermentation takes place in used barriques, then the wine rests on the yeasts for six months, with frequent bâtonnage; a further aging in steel follows for six months before bottling.
To combine with: vegetable lasagna, seafood risotto, baked fish, omelettes with herbs, veal with tuna sauce.
Serve it at: 11 ° C.
Price: 16 euros.
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