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Key regions
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Synonyms
Soave Blend is a white blend rather than a single variety, and it traces back to Veneto, Italy.
Structurally it lands at light-medium body, no tannin, medium-high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
Look for citrus, peach, apricot, mineral and floral.
The regions that matter for it are Soave.
In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening, medium vigour and a preference for moderate.
It blends readily with Chardonnay and Pinot Bianco.
Watch for the synonyms: Verdicchio.
At the table it suits fried zucchini flowers, steamed scallops with ginger and veronese pandoro.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
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Fried zucchini flowers
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Steamed scallops with ginger
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Veronese pandoro
Also labelled.
Verdicchio.
Bottles to look for.
- Bertani Soave, Veneto, Italy
- Bolla Soave Classico, Veneto, Italy
- Campagnola 'Giuseppe Campagnola' Le Bine Monte Foscarino Soave Classico, Veneto, Italy
- Cantina del Castello Soave Classico, Veneto, Italy
- Cantina di Soave Cadis Duca del Frassino Soave Classico, Veneto, Italy
- Cantina Pra 'Otto' Soave Classico, Veneto, Italy
- Cecilia Beretta Brognoligo Soave Classico, Veneto, Italy
- Coffele Ca Visco Soave Classico, Veneto, Italy
Soave Blend: common questions
01.What does Soave Blend taste like?+
Soave Blend tastes of citrus, peach, apricot, mineral and floral. Structurally it lands at light-medium body, no tannin, medium-high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Soave Blend from?+
Soave Blend originates in Veneto, Italy.
03.Where is Soave Blend grown?+
The key regions for Soave Blend are Soave.
04.What food pairs with Soave Blend?+
Pour it with fried zucchini flowers, steamed scallops with ginger and veronese pandoro.
05.What else is Soave Blend called?+
Soave Blend is also labelled Verdicchio.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Italy.