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Casalforte Garganega 2020
Primary flavours
Green Apple
Green Melon
Lemon Peel
Pear
Almonds
Grass
White Spice
Details
This is one of those wines that was love at first taste for us! It is a pretty serious iteration of Soave's grape. This wine is excellently balanced with lemon, white spice, and blossom notes with a slightly creamy mouthfeel and a good spine of acidity. Wonderful varietal character.
Origin: Veneto in north-east Italy. Mainly Grown In: Veneto, Sicily and Victoria. Key Facts: Garganega is the grape that gives character to the famous white blend of Soave - a small but important region in Italy's largest wine region. It's main characters are lemon, almond and pear, with plenty of fresh acidity and a tantalising spiciness that make it not only thirst-quenching, but deliciously complex as well. Interestingly enough, in Australia, Italian immigrants brought it to the King Valley in Victoria in the 1970s, following a decline in the demand for tobacco. Now, the King Valley is Australia's leading region for Italian varieties... including, of course, Garganega! Fun Fact: Bit of a toungue-twister, but it is pronounced 'Gar-gan-eh-gah'... Gar is like car, but with a 'g'. Try it out at the next Italian restaurant you're at. Sure to impress.
Origin: Veneto in north-east Italy. Mainly Grown In: Veneto, Sicily and Victoria. Key Facts: Garganega is the grape that gives character to the famous white blend of Soave - a small but important region in Italy's largest wine region. It's main characters are lemon, almond and pear, with plenty of fresh acidity and a tantalising spiciness that make it not only thirst-quenching, but deliciously complex as well. Interestingly enough, in Australia, Italian immigrants brought it to the King Valley in Victoria in the 1970s, following a decline in the demand for tobacco. Now, the King Valley is Australia's leading region for Italian varieties... including, of course, Garganega! Fun Fact: Bit of a toungue-twister, but it is pronounced 'Gar-gan-eh-gah'... Gar is like car, but with a 'g'. Try it out at the next Italian restaurant you're at. Sure to impress.
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Taste Profile
This wine’s tasting notes.
Sweetness
lowmediumhigh
Body
lightmediumfull
Fruitiness
nonesomelots
Tannins
lowmediumhigh
Acidity
lowmediumhigh
Oak
nonesomelots
Alcohol
low
(under 12%)medium
(12-14%)high
(14%+)
Taste Summary
This wine’s tasting notes are leaning towards medium bodied, low sweetness, with medium acidity, some fruitiness, low tannins, medium alcohol and some oak.
Specs
Region
Veneto
country
Italy
Grape type
Garganega
Wine Maker
Casalforte
Alcohol
13%
Vintage
2020
Cellar period
1-3 years
Production method
Conventionally Made
Pairing guide
This exciting and vibrant wine from Casalforte brings together a mix of both fruity and savoury characters. Its green apple and almond notes, combined with freshness and texture lend it to suit up well with dishes that are mild on the spice. Works brilliantly with green vegetables, and is going to be a hit with fish dishes and shellfish, too, so get experimenting in your kitchen, and discover a new favourite!
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Food
Pasta
Basil
Fajitas
Salads
Asparagus
Tastes
Light
Unique
Moods
Contemplative
Creative
Mood for something different
Seasons
Summer
Spring
Recipe Matches
Wine region
Veneto, Italy
The Veneto wine region is located in the north-east of Italy and is known for producing some of the most distinct wines in Italy. The region has a Mediterranean climate, with hot, dry summers and cool, wet winters. The broader region is home to three DOCG and twenty three DOC wine regions and produces iconic wines like Prosecco, Soave and Amarone. The region is the third largest in Italy and accounts for the bulk of Prosecco production in the world.
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