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Franchetto “Recorbian” DOC

VENETO () Veneto Region of Italy On the east side of Soave is the village Terrossa, where the Franchetto family has lived for over a Veneto is one of the foremost wine producing regions century. Honoring ancient peasant culture, they are of Italy both in terms of quality and quantity. It tied to a tradition of frontier between the provinces of produces the largest quantity of DOC and DOCG Verona and Vicenza. The transformation to in Italy. There are two different climates in was the passion of Antonio Franchetto's uncle Toni. He Veneto. It is mostly continental but has a switched from growing table to wine grapes in Mediterranean climate closer to the Adriatic Sea. 1936. Antonio Franchetto continues the long history of growing typical of these lands: Soave is a DOC wine region just east of Verona and is and Durella. Vineyards soil is clay basaltic (volcanic). one of the most distinguished still wines of Veneto. It may be blended with both de Soave : 90% Garganega, 10% . (), Chardonnay; however, it must contain at Viniculture: Fermentation in stainless steel tanks at least 70% Garganega. Soave represents a large controlled temperatures. production of in Italy. Alcohol: 11% vol. Appearance: Straw gold. Garganega is believed to have originated in Greece; Nose: Braeburn apples. however, it has been cultivated for hundreds of years Palate: Ripe summer apples- Braeburn, Fuji and hints in Italy. It is a late ripening and often produces nd of Bosq pear; minerality laced with granite; teasing large yields. It is the 2 most planted white wine grape hints of spice- peppercorn. of this region. Food Pairing: Roasted poultry, chicken and salumi; risotto, pastas in cream; Tuna, olives, capers. The “Recorbian” is produced using the best Garganega grapes and late harvested giving it more depth and complexity.

Regional Credit Info: Society of Wine Educators, Wikipedia

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