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Italian Alpha Zeta Soave 2009
Producer
Working with leading New Zealand winemaker, Matt Thomson, our aim was to work with growers (rather than buy bulk wine, which is standard among most wines from Verona at this price) to obtain ripe grapes (by reducing yields and picking later) and then, using Matt’s expertise, preserve these flavours in the finished wines. The result is a realisation of the potential inherent in Veronese viniculture.
Vineyards
The vineyards are situated in the hills outside Verona. Several vineyards were selected in excellent sites where the growers had reduced the crop quite significantly.
Vintage Information
The Veneto winter was characterised by cold, wet weather which gave way to a cool, rainy spring. Conditions improved in late May with a hot, dry June with good diurnal temperature differences. Harvest was approximately a week later than 2009 and the grapes were picked in good condition with good acidity levels, better pH than 2009 and lovely aromatic qualities.
Vinification
The grapes were hand harvested, destemmed and crushed and pumped to the press with no sulphur addition. The juice was chilled immediately and naturally settled. Cultured yeasts were added to initiate fermentation, which took place at 12°C -14°C in order to retain fruit flavours. The wine remained in tank until bottling to maximise freshness.
Tasting Notes
Clean and lively, with a fresh, lightly perfumed almond blossom character on the nose which gives way to a ripe but fresh, apple and pear flavours on the soft palate. Vivacious citrus notes give the wine a crisp finish.
| Vintage |
2010 |
| Grape varieties |
100% Garganega |
| Region |
Soave, Veneto |
| Winemaker |
Matt Thomson |
| Closure |
Stelvin |
| Alcohol (ABV) |
12.5%% |
