24€; 13,5% abv; 80% Garganega & 20% Trebbiano di Soave; aged in large casks
This is among the bigger and more powerful Soaves that I have had, but gladly it doesn't seem to achieve that size and power because of oak influence. There is a touch of smokiness in the wine, but nothing else I would associate with oak, but this aroma coupled with a bready aroma makes me think more of lees ageing than oak. If it is oak, it is remarkably deftly applied since I don't mind the aroma. Crystallized lemons and minerals make up the rest of the scent (aromatically it reminds me a bit of Texier's Mâcons). Big and powerful, but it does have quite a bite! Citric, mineral and refreshing finish. Quite endless. Tonight, at least, this felt like a great white.
