Soave Classico 'Otto' Prà 2024

The Soave "Otto" by Graziano Prà is one of the reference wines when talking about this historic area, located a few kilometers east of Verona. It is produced with pure Garganega, an indigenous white grape variety, which in the Classica area of Soave, on soils of ancient volcanic black basalts, has found the best conditions to produce wines with floral scents and yellow fruit aromas, enriched by mineral nuances. Graziano Prà has managed to best interpret this territory, in the name of freshness and elegance.

The Prà Soave Classico "Otto" is born from the grapes of the vineyards located in the historic family estate of Monteforte d'Alpone, in the heart of the Classica area. The vineyards are cultivated on volcanic soils, at an altitude between 150 and 250 meters, with a southeast exposure. The vines are between 30 and 60 years old and the training system is the traditional Veronese pergola, which provides a yield per hectare of less than 70 quintals. The harvest takes place, depending on the vintage, between mid-September and mid-October.Harvested between mid-September and mid-October. After the soft pressing of the grapes, fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature of 16-18 °C. The wine matures in steel for a few months before being put on sale.

The wine Otto is a Soave Classico by Graziano Prà that wonderfully expresses the characteristics of Garganega and the volcanic soils of Monteforte d'Alpone. The aging in steel, in fact, helps to enhance the varietal profile of the grapes in terms of finesse and freshness, also highlighting the typical mineral notes of the terroir. The color is straw yellow. On the nose, it opens with delicate aromas of white flowers, pleasant fruity notes of yellow peach and apricot. The palate is light and fresh, with juicy fruit, good aromatic persistence, and a finish that closes with saline and mineral notes.