SoaveClassicoBalestriValda2023/2024

£18.95 per bottle

ABV 12.5%

Organic

Tasting NotesFrom vineyards in the original `classico` zone of Soave on calcareous soils, this aromatic white has an abundace of stone fruits and blossom on the nose. The palate has a crisp acidity to balance the ripe peach and mineral character and finishes long and elegant.

FoodServe with Burrata and organic beef tomatoes.

RegionA wide and temperate agricultural region stretching from Venice to Verona and north to the Alpine foothills. In the west around Lake Garda, are the important generic wines – Valpolicella, Soave and Bardolino. Much of Italy`s commercial Pinot Grigio and Merlot is grown further east, but the Glera grape makes the region`s distinctly fashionable sparkling wine, Prosecco. However the recent popularity of Amarone and Ripasso has really re-established this region as one of Italy best wine growing areas and quality is out of all recognition from the light carafe wines of the early 80`s.

ProducerOwner and winemaker Guido Rizzotto has dedicated his life to creating high quality wines and tending to his land. He strives for excellence in the cellar and vineyards, saying no to chemicals and tending to the vines in accordance with organic principles (currently under conversion and will be certified organic in 2019). Balestri Valda is located in the original `Classico` production zone of Soave so they grow only local grapes and keep yields low in the interest of achieving their highest quality. Guido`s daughter Laura joined the company, redesigning labels and bring a modern feel to the wines, her passion for caring for the ecosystem led her to start beekeeping in order to protect biodiversity.