Inama, Soave Classico (Veneto, Italy) 2023 ($16, Dalla Terra)

The name of Soave has been diminished over the years as high volume production from lesser vineyard sites has dominated the appellation. The best Soaves from the Classico district retain the vibrant and distinctive style that made the village famous. The Inama family has been making high quality wines for decades. Their vineyards are on steep slopes with dark basalt-based soils below Monte Foscarino. Inama’s 2023 Soave Classico enhances the family’s quality tradition. This is a pure and exuberant white wine, with lovely scents of apple, peach, lemon, lily, and subtle herbs. The flavors are refreshing and complex, with layers of citrus, apple and peach nuances enhanced by elements of marjoram and lemon zest. This is impressive Soave that might change your impression of what the wine can be. Drink it with your favorite seafood or roasted fowl recipe.
93 Wayne Belding