Fattori Danieli Soave Classico 2008

Fattori Danieli Soave Classico 2008

At the helm of the Fattori estate are the brotherly winemaking duo of Giovanni and Antonio Fattori and this particular wine is produced from low-yielding, old vine Garganega from the slopes above Monforte D’Alpone in the Soave Classico DOC.

The vines average 25 years of age and are a mix of modern trellising methods and the old school pergola torte traditional overhead trellis’s. Handpicked with a 20 hour maceration before a cool fermentation and some time in stainless steel.

Pale straw in the glass with just a flick of green the wine shows aromas of pear, melon and pithy lemon fruits with shades of white flowers, dried honey, herbs and almonds with vague wafts of marzipan, estery high notes and spice.

There is a racy attack on the palate to kick off proceedings with crisp, herbal tinged pear, citrus and melon fruits, dotted with spice, marzipan and light hints of estery pineapple.

The body and weight in the mouth are a surprise but it still has a pretty lean, linear structure with crisp, minerally acidity and a distinct savoury herbal lean to the finish….almost a touch of bitterness there which is not out of character for a Soave and also a bit of alcohol apparent.

Seemed a little austere at first but opened up nicely with some time in the glass so don’t serve this baby too cold and it will serve you well over the warmer months.

Rated: Good
Value:
RRP: $27
Alcohol: 13%
Closure: Diam
Drink: Now-2012
Tasted: 29/10/09 Open Label
Distributor: Deja Vu

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