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Soave
Veneto, Italy
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Gentle, almondy white from volcanic hills.
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Soave and Gavi side by side: structure on the WSET scale, grapes, aromas, drinking window, typical UK price and what to eat with each.
Gentle, almondy white from volcanic hills.
Crisp, delicate Piedmontese white.
The shape of each wine, then each measure on the WSET scale.
These are close in structure; the differences are mostly in grape, aroma and place.
Soave: Garganega
Gavi: Cortese, 100%
| Soave | Gavi | |
|---|---|---|
| Grapes | Garganega | Cortese, 100% |
| Climate | Moderate continental | Continental with Ligurian sea breezes |
| Soil | Volcanic basalt and limestone | Marl and clay |
| Classification | DOC; Soave Classico; Recioto di Soave DOCG (sweet) | DOCG |
| Drinking window | 1–8 years | 1–4 years |
| Typical price | £10–£30 | £12–£30 |
| Food | Risotto, light fish | Seafood, pesto |
| Producers to know | Pieropan, Inama, Gini | La Scolca, Broglia, Villa Sparina |