Medium Body, Dry (Garganega). DOC. Alc 12.5%.
"Borgoletto" Soave is a great afternoon white, from the Valle d'Illasi east of Verona (vines up to 40 years old). It's easy drinking, refreshing and quaffable! :)
Expect typical Garganega aromas, such as ripe peach and tangerine (almost a hint of under-ripe pineapple), plus some warm floral scent. Subtle saline finish. Acidity is balanced by richness. Great potential for food pairings from fried starters, to roast chicken or shellfish.
Watch a video from winemaker Natalino Fasoli about this charming wine (in Italian but English subtitles): https://youtu.be/NNEis-Geuzg.
This is one of the classic line wines from acclaimed family estate Fasoli Gino*, established in 1925, who are renowned for their Valpolicella wines like Ripasso and Amarone, as well as other rare appassimento reds.
From the winery:
Aroma: the bouquet is both floral and fruity and the wine leaves almost saline and fruity notes on the finish. Taste: Harmonious and full-bodied. The finish is medium to long with a light aftertaste of bitter almonds. The wine is well balanced between body and acidity and good freshness thanks to regular bottling.
It is also a special line of wines in support of the local community. In their words: "Since the 1990s, Fasoli Gino as been working with a community of young disadvantaged people in Bardolino. This partnership combines both important work with the social needs of the area with that of protection of the landscape. The community’s vineyards are located on a beautiful hill overlooking Lake Garda where ancient olive groves and vineyards are tended for with organic farming methods. Our choice of adding value to an area with respect to all things living, is expressed at its maximum in Bardolino where Fasoli Gino unites caring for the environment with assisting society’s needs. The grapes for this wine are cultivate by members of the “Associazione Comunita’ dei Giovani”, young adults with special needs."
* the parent winery behind Tasi (who make our stunning biodynamic Prosecco).