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While my tasting last year was a deep dive with Matteo Inama into the vineyards of Soave Classico, this year, I focused on Inama’s passion project, which spans 30 hectares in the Colli Berici region. Stefano Inama came to this location in the late Nineties to begin experimenting with red varieties. In fact, I had the opportunity to taste his first vintage, the 1997 Bradisismo, a blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Carménère that was refined in all 100% new oak. This led him to plant stakes in new vineyards throughout the area, which continues today, with a 1.5-hectare east-facing plot at 250 meters that will be planted this year. The style has been refined since the early days, as each vineyard and parcel has been studied, resulting in a portfolio of mostly Carménère but also Cabernet and Merlot. Romain Bocchio of the Derenoncourt consultancy group continues to aid the family in selecting locations and better refining the style. I was so impressed with what I tasted that it sparked a new interest in regional producers. As for Soave, the 2020s are just as impressive today as they were from my early tastings last year. Reducing smaller barrels in favor of 12- to 35-hectoliter Stockinger casks has added transparency to the wines that allows each terroir to shine brightly. Inama remains one of the top three producers in Soave, with an open mind to constantly think outside the box. Their success is a big part of what is pushing this region forward today.

From Veneto: The Land of Opportunity (Mar 2023) by Eric Guido

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2020 Soave Classico Carbonare

Release Price: $30

Color: White

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