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Coffele Recioto di Soave Classico Le Sponde DOCG - 2021
Wine Specs
Vintage
2021
Varietal
100% Garganega
Appellation
Recioto di Soave Classico DOCG
Vineyard Designation
Soave Classico
Acid
6g/l
pH
4,05
Aging
10-12 months in 50% new/50% used small barrels
Residual Sugar
154g/l
Alcohol %
13
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Wine Specs
Vintage
2021
Varietal
100% Garganega
Appellation
Recioto di Soave Classico DOCG
Vineyard Designation
Soave Classico
Acid
6g/l
pH
4,05
Aging
10-12 months in 50% new/50% used small barrels
Residual Sugar
154g/l
Alcohol %
13
Wine Profile
Wine Profile / Tasting Notes
Intense, golden yellow. The wine shows a wide, rich range of aromas, from persimmon, dried fig, apricot, papaya, and candied citrus, to caramel, freshly ground coffee, and clear notes of dried Garganega skin. On the palate, it is sweet, well balanced by lively acidity, and has a very long finish.
Vineyard Notes
Exclusively from our hillside vineyards in Castelcerino, in the heart of the historic Soave Classico zone, which range between 650-1470 feet above sea level.
Production Notes
The grapes are harvested entirely by hand, from late September through October, in multiple passes through the vineyard. Only the ripest, healthiest, and loosest bunches are selected and carefully placed into small wooden boxes to prevent any damage. These boxes are then taken to a special room known as the "fruttaio," where the bunches are hung to dry on vertical racks until at least the end of the following March.
This drying process, called appassimento, is closely monitored, with the grapes checked daily to remove any that are imperfect. Appassimento gradually shrivels the grapes, concentrating their sugars and intensifying their flavors. After the drying period, the grapes are gently pressed to extract only the finest portion of the juice. The resulting must is transferred into small oak barrels—some new, some used—where it ferments and matures for 10 to 12 months. Finally, the wine spends an additional two months in the bottle before leaving the cellar.
Food & Wine Pairing
For those with a sweet tooth, a cake makes an excellent pairing, especially one with dried fruits such as apricots (pan di Spagna alle albicocche). Alternatively, the Recioto makes an outstanding foil for a savoury blue cheese such as Stilton, Roquefort, or – for a regionally authentic pairing – Monte Veronese, topped with a little honey.
More Information
The Recioto di Soave "Le Sponde" by Coffele is undoubtedly one of the finest expressions of Recioto di Soave in the entire denomination.
This wine tells a story—the story of Giuseppe Coffele and Giovanna Visco, a story of love, passion for the land, and the rediscovery of their roots. Their children, Alberto and Chiara, have carried on the family tradition, a tradition deeply rooted in the heart of Soave, where the ancient portal serves as a reminder of timeless emotions.
Le Sponde is the crowning achievement of Coffele’s production, where sweetness and freshness harmonize perfectly, creating a truly unique meditation wine.
