Soave
Soave (swah-vay) is one of the top selling wines in Italy, along with Asti Spumanti, Amarone and Chianti. Soave is created in the Venice area from the Garganega and Trebbiano di Soave grapes. There are three styles of Soave:
dry, still
spumanti - sparkling
recioto - sweet
The best Soave are the Classico Superiore, which are grown in hillside vineyards and account for 20% of total Soave production. Soave is an extremely popular export, with around 50 million liters a year being produced. The only "grade" of Soave is Superiore, which requires 8 months aging and a minimum alcohol level of 11.5%.
Where did the name come from? There are two current guesses. The first is that Dante, the famous Italian poet of the 13th century, named it that, because of its mildness. The second, that Romeo (yes that Romeo) was offered some wine after having met with Juliet. He replies, "Soave", to the servant, but was he talking about the wine, or Juliet?
What is Soave like? It's a straw yellow, almost green sometimes. It's known to be delicate and light, perhaps a hint of almonds. Think perfumes and gentle flowers. Gentle acidity. A slightly bitter finish.
Soave is best as a before-dinner drink - with hors d'oeuvres or soups. It can also go with light dishes, like simple vegetables, rice, pasta, and the like. It's best served around 48°F.
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