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Synonyms
Garganega is a white grape variety, with its roots in Veneto, Italy.
The wines show medium body, no tannin, medium acidity, varies and medium alcohol.
The tasting note runs to peach blossoms, almond, apricot, baked golden apples, honey and candied lemon peel.
It is planted most seriously in Soave, Gambellara and Bianco di Custoza.
In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening, high-yielding vigour and a preference for prefers well-ventilated areas to reduce disease risk.
On other labels it goes by Grecanico Dorato.
At the table it suits mussels cooked in white wine, garlic and parsley, roast zucchini stuffed with goat cheese and sticky rice with mango.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Food pairings.
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Mussels cooked in white wine, garlic and parsley
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Roast zucchini stuffed with goat cheese
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Sticky rice with mango
Also labelled.
Grecanico Dorato.
Bottles to look for.
- Azienda Agricola Cos Pithos Terre Siciliane Bianco IGT, Sicily, Italy
- Brigaldara Soave, Veneto, Italy
- Ca Rugate San Michele Soave Classico, Veneto, Italy
- Ca' Erto Soave, Veneto, Italy
- Cantine Pra Cru Monte Grande Soave Classico, Veneto, Italy
- Dal Cero Tenuta di Corte Giacobbe 'Vigneto Runcata', Soave Superiore DOCG, Italy
- Gini La Frosca Soave Classico, Veneto, Italy
- Gini Soave Classico, Veneto, Italy
Garganega: common questions
01.What does Garganega taste like?+
Garganega tastes of peach blossoms, almond, apricot, baked golden apples, honey and candied lemon peel, plus five more. The wines show medium body, no tannin, medium acidity, varies and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Garganega from?+
Garganega originates in Veneto, Italy.
03.Where is Garganega grown?+
The key regions for Garganega are Soave, Gambellara and Bianco di Custoza.
04.What food pairs with Garganega?+
Pour it with mussels cooked in white wine, garlic and parsley, roast zucchini stuffed with goat cheese and sticky rice with mango.
05.What else is Garganega called?+
Garganega is also labelled Grecanico Dorato.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Italy.