The 2023 Monte del Frà Soave Classico is a crisp, aromatic white wine showcasing the freshness and minerality of the volcanic-limestone hills near Verona. The Garganega grape delivers floral elegance (white blossoms, acacia), citrus notes (lemon zest, green apple, white peach), and a refined almond finish typical of Soave. Crafted by the Bonomo family at Monte del Frà estate, the wine is fermented in stainless steel to preserve bright acidity and purity of fruit.
- Style: Dry, medium-light body, clean and zesty
- Color: Pale straw yellow with greenish reflections
- Texture: Smooth, with a slightly salty, mineral edge
Food Pairings
This Soave Classico is highly versatile and pairs beautifully with:
- Seafood: grilled prawns, calamari, oysters, clams
- Pasta dishes: spaghetti alle vongole, risotto ai frutti di mare
- White meats: chicken piccata, veal scallopini
- Vegetarian dishes: asparagus risotto, zucchini blossoms
- Cheese: soft Italian cheeses like ricotta or young pecorino
Serving Temperature: 8–10°C (46–50°F)
Drink Window
2024 – 2028
Best enjoyed young for its freshness, but can develop light honeyed and nutty notes with a few years of aging.
Critics’ Reviews (Vintage 2023 – Early Impressions)
- James Suckling: 90 Points – “Crisp, perfumed and pure, with bright citrus and almond notes. A benchmark Soave for everyday drinking.”
- Decanter Magazine: 89 Points – “Clean and zesty, showing textbook minerality and balance. Excellent value and typicity.”
- Wine Enthusiast (anticipated) – “Vibrant, saline, and floral; a fine expression of Soave Classico terroir.”
