2022 Tenuta Corte Giacobbe Soave, Veneto, Italy

ABOUT THIS WINE

The grapes for this wine are pure Garganega as tradition dictates from the vineyards surround the original Corte Giacobbe estate in the hilly area of Roncà, the eastern side of the Soave appellation. The soil is limestone-based, rich in basalt, and in gray and black tuff of marine origin. The wine macerates for about twenty-four hours and then spends three months in stainless steel vats, with bâtonnage (stirring) on its noble lees twice a week. It then spends a couple of months in bottle. The wine shows fragrant fruit and floral aromas on a crisp palate.

ABOUT THIS PRODUCER

Corte Giacobbe’s story begins with the charismatic Augusto Dal Cero, who purchased his first three hectares in 1934. His sons, Giuseppe and Dario, took over the winery after their father passed away and quickly showed they were up to the challenge of running the winery by expanding the vineyard area from three hectares to 40 hectares.

Today, Dario’s children follow in their father’s footsteps and run the winery. Davide is the enologist and manages the winery. Francesca is in charge of the winery’s marketing programs and exports while Nico oversees the domestic sales for Italy. Together, the family’s respect for local traditions, which started with Augusto, is paralleled by a commitment to crafting wines that perfectly express the local terroir. Located in Ronca, the winery and cellar have undergone renovation as part of the family’s dedication to producing quality wines. As a result, the wines reflect three generations of dedication and flawless expertise.

The vineyards are located just a few kilometers away from Soave, high on the slopes of the Lessini Mountains, about 1,345 feet above sea level. The vineyards are planted on the hillsides, giving the vines excellent exposure to sunlight, which allows the grapes to ripen perfectly. Also, the superb day/night temperature swings further contribute to the wines’ structure and complexity. There are two extinct volcanoes on the estate, Calvarina and Crocetta. The extraordinary Runcata Vineyard sits on the ridge that divides these two volcanoes and is planted on an ancient stratovolcano. This mixture of hardened lava, tephra, pumice, and volcanic ash enriches the black and gray tuff soil with minerals and beneficial elements that lend minerality and fragrance to the wine.