2025 Colle Marianna Soave

Zesty, lip-smacking Soave.

Coming from the commune of Ronca in the heart of Garganega country, Monte Ronca is a creation of local specialist, Antonio Fattori, an acknowledged Soave-master. Most the fruit for wines comes from the hills to the north of this commune, a specific site called Monte Calvarino, which peaks at 680 m (the inactive volcano from which the wine takes its name). At this altitude, this beautiful cool site provides a perfect environment for a higher grade, single site Soave. The hills around Monte Calvarino (in comparative terms to the region in general) are particularly steep, and from a viticultural perspective, pose some challenges. But to Antonio, this is critical to capture depth of flavour and structure, as the best expressions of Soave are never found on the valley floor where it gets too warm. Here, the ancient volcanic soils impart a flinty minerality to the hand-harvested fruit, while in the cellar, lees stirring and subtle oak ageing and varying levels of appassimento add a rich texture and further complexity to the wine.
Brilliant very pale straw colour with green tinted edges and a watery hue. Pear, lime and green apple scents infused with fresh herbs stream out of the glass trailed by some wet stone notes. Zesty lime, pear and green apple fruits make a lip-smacking entrance onto the palate. Mediterranean herb accents and a saline like minerality linger across the back half. Crisp acidity with a long scrumptious finish.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
Alc. 12.5%