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Name of varietal: Garganega
 
Common synonyms: d’Oro, Decanico, Dorana di Venetia, Lizzara, Ostesa, Ostesona, Recanicu
 
Parentage of the grape: indigenous to Veneto, Italy
 
History of the grape: Garganega is a white varietal that has been grown in the region for centuries. It is a primary component of Soave, and while there are some 100% Garganega releases, it is more commonly blended at 70% with Trebbiano, Pinot Bianco and sometimes Chardonnay. In the 1970s and 80s, Soave was a very popular bulk wine (as in Soave Bolla), which earned it a reputation for being the stuff of blandness. But it’s been able to shake its image, and high quality, flavorful Soave wines have emerged into the mainstream since then. Garganega is also a key component in Recioto di Soave. Select late harvest grapes are dried on straw mats or hung to dry before pressing into this delectable dessert wine. 
 
Characteristics of the grape: As Soave: light-bodied, refreshing Read more »

Inama Red Bordeaux Blend Veneto IGT Bradisismo
Winery: Azienda Agricola Inama
Region: Italy » Veneto » Soave
Type: Table Wines

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Oyster Stew with Rosemary Croutons

Thick, rich comforting stew for the holiday season. Read more »

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Winery: Gini
Region: Italy » Veneto » Soave
Type: Table Wines

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Orange Spiced Chicken

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Allegrini Soave
Winery: Allegrini
Region: Italy » Veneto » Soave
Type: Table Wines

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Rice Cooker Recipe - Steamed Vegetables

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Winery: Anselmi
Region: Italy » Veneto » Veneto Igt
Type: Table Wines

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Beefy Spanish Rice

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Tamellini Soave
Winery: Tamellini
Region: Italy » Veneto » Soave
Type: Table Wines

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Rice Krispies Treats Birthday Cake

This cake doesn’t require any intricate steps or complex baking techniques. Just whip up some Rice Krispies Treats mixture, press it into molds, and use the results as building blocks for a unique ... Read more »

Inama Soave Classico
Winery: Azienda Agricola Inama
Region: Italy » Veneto » Soave
Type: Table Wines

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Potato, Quinoa, and Cumin Hash Browns

During a trip to New York, the CHOW food editors brunched at Public and noshed on this delicious take on hash browns. Chef Brad Farmerie was kind enough to part with the recipe. What to buy: Qui... Read more »

Cantina del Castello Soave Classico Castello
Winery: Cantina del Castello
Region: Italy » Veneto » Soave Classico
Type: Table Wines

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Farro Risotto with Asparagus and Fava Beans

This risotto is so packed full of fresh spring veggies , it’s all you’ll need to accompany Roasted Rack of Lamb for a light spring dinner or Easter meal. The farro makes it hearty enough to double ... Read more »

Coffele Soave Classico
Winery: Coffele
Region: Italy » Veneto » Soave
Type: Table Wines

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Campfire Couscous with Zucchini and Pine Nuts

Pine nuts, currants, and zucchini liven up couscous for a versatile side dish that’s great served hot or cold. Though included as part of our camping menu, it pairs well with anything from grilled ... Read more »

Ca' Rugate Soave Classico San Michele
Winery: Ca' Rugate
Region: Italy » Veneto » Soave Classico
Type: Table Wines

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Popeye's Fried Chicken - Copycat

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Suavia Soave Classico
Winery: Suavia
Region: Italy » Veneto » Soave
Type: Table Wines

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Potato Salad with Green Beans, Artichokes, Red Peppers & Olives

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Monte Tondo Soave Classico Superiore Foscarin Slavinus (2007)

Winery: Monte Tondo
Region: Italy » Veneto » Soave Classico
Varietal: Garganega
Type: Table Wines
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jternes

Creamy and complex - love the slight nutty finish paired with the soft fruit

Gini Soave Classico Superiore Contrada Salvarenza Vecchie Vigne (2001)

Winery: Gini
Region: Italy » Veneto » Soave Classico
Varietal: Garganega
Type: Table Wines
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Gregory Dal Piaz

White Burgundy-like on the nose with high-toned floral notes framed by notes of incense, mushrooms and waxy white fruits. Super elegant in the mouth with a touch of bottle sweetness to the almond and orchard fruit flavors. This is bright and precise wi...

Monte Tondo Soave Classico Superiore Foscarin Slavinus (2007)

Winery: Monte Tondo
Region: Italy » Veneto » Soave Classico
Varietal: Garganega
Type: Table Wines
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Gregory Dal Piaz

This smells of machine oil and butcher’s wax, sweet ripe fruit peaches, pressed flowers, banana peel (or maybe more plantain). Lightly nutty and super complex on the nose. Gorgeously balanced with rich fruit, brassy acids, precise succulent flavors of ...

Coffele Recioto di Soave Classico le Sponde (2007)

Winery: Coffele
Region: Italy » Veneto » Recioto Di Soave
Varietal: Garganega
Type: Dessert/Fortifieds
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Mary Margaret McCamic

Lovely - sweet but with refreshing acidity, and notes of flowers, honey, dried apricot, and golden raisins.

Duca del Frassino Soave Classico (2007)

Winery: Cadis-cantina Di Soave
Region: Italy » Veneto » Soave Classico
Varietal: Garganega
Type: Table Wines
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Dennis Lim

It should be called gold wine and not white wine. Love the golden sheen very much! Nose and flavour wise, is very rich and fruity. Definitely memorable!

Corte Adami Vigna Delle Corte Soave (2009)

Winery: Corte Adami
Region: Italy » Veneto » Soave
Varietal: Garganega , Trebbiano
Type: Table Wines
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Gregory Dal Piaz

A touch herbal on the nose with a dried grass element adding some complexity to the core of apple fruit and slatey mineral top notes. Fine balance in the mouth with a rich feel from a month's drying of the grapes. Still very fresh in the mouth with nic...

Trabucchi d'Illasi Passito Sparavieri Veneto IGT (2007)

Winery: Trabucchi
Region: Italy » Veneto » Veneto Igt
Varietal: Garganega
Type: Dessert/Fortifieds
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vino in love

In the glass, Passito Sparavieri had a golden-amber color. On the nose, there were intense aromas of dried fruit, caramel, honey and almonds. Alcohol by volume was label listed at 13%. On the palate, Passito Sparavieri was smooth and sweet. I tasted nu...

Fontana DOC Soave Vite (2009)

Winery: Tenuta Sant'Antonio
Region: Italy » Veneto » Soave
Varietal: Garganega
Type: Table Wines
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Gregory Dal Piaz

High-toned lightly spicy nose is full of orchard fruits. Fairly rich on the palate with a pronounced, though integrated, mineral element adding nice dusty cut to the ripe fruit mid-palate and turns almost salty on the finish. With air the fruit become ...

Soave Classico Runcaris Fattori (2009)

Winery: Fattori
Region: Italy » Veneto » Soave
Varietal: Garganega
Color: White Wines
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Gregory Dal Piaz

A little sulphury on the nose though the aromas of apple, wildflower and crisp, almost piercing notes of white fruit get the upper hand. Really precise and crisp in the mouth with a lovely feel. Round without being soft. The fruit is transparent and cl...

Coffele Ca' Visco (2010)

Winery: Coffele
Region: Italy » Veneto » Soave
Varietal: Garganega , Trebbiano
Type: Table Wines
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Gregory Dal Piaz

Floral and decidedly citrusy on the nose with orchard fruits supported by citrusy fruit. Rich and fairly intense in the mouth with peach, citrus and orange flavors that hint at tropical fruit. A lively finish with a hint of tannin and nice mineral note...

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