inama soave classico 2008

If the soave region had cru status vineyards, Monte Foscarino vineyard would be designated as such.  It is the big brother to our Friday Pick, but lucky for you Foscarino juice comprises more than 70% of the soave classico. What does that mean exactly. It means you get to drink cru soave for classico price. Buono! Not only that you get to enjoy old vines too.  Some of them upwards of 30 years old.  Oh you want me to tell you more about that volcanic soil?  But of course.  It is basaltic lava that to us imparts a beautiful tangerine aroma and even a subtle showing in the palate.  The wine, as we've alluded to many times already, is not your average soave.  This offers up a full oily mouthfeel, delicious citrus notes and a long beautiful perfumed finish.  LIke we said it will battle the weather and go well with any hearty chicken, quail or pork dish you decide to cook up this weekend. 

Stop by the shop on your way home to give it a try and let it and it's winemaker seduce you...

Inama Soave Classico 2008 $17 a bottle

meet the winemaker

Stefano Inama
An opinionated, passionate and extremely intelligent man, Stefano has changed the way people feel about soave.  Raised in Italy, but educated in London, he sounds a bit like Ozzy Osborn, but has a biting wit and wicked nature. For instance, here is a quote from Stefano about garganega: "Working with old vines from the best plots and being accurate with viticulture...I like garganega, but it is difficult to control. You need to be a vine man and not a consultant: if you do it by the book it is a disaster". Disaster! Now that sounds like someone taking his wine seriously. You should too. So, imagine that precision as you take a sip of this rich, voluptuous and perfumed soave.