Pra Soave Classico Otto (75cl, 12%)

A 100% Garganega white wine from Soave Classico in Veneto, Italy, bottled at 12% ABV. Azienda Agricola Prà farms 30- to 60-year-old vines under organic viticulture, sourcing fruit from both limestone-rich Monte Bisson soils and surrounding volcanic soils. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel, followed by 4 to 6 months of ageing on the lees. White peach and pear lead the nose, followed by jasmine and hawthorn blossom, with delicate lemon zest and a faint almond note. The palate is juicy and bright, with candied citrus rind and green apple giving way to ripe stone fruit, a creamy texture from lees contact, lively acidity and white pepper and honeydew melon. The finish carries persistent minerality with a saline edge, with lime and almond lingering.