Friday August 14, 2015

BRITISH COLUMBIA

"Roccolo Grassi is one of Veneto's most exciting emerging wineries. Proprietor Marco Sartori makes Valpolicellas and Amarones built on textural depth and volume."

Antonio Galloni - Vinous Media

Today's Offer

La Broia Soave DOC 2012

	Price	$33.99/bottle
	Varietal	Garganega
	Region	Verona, Italy
	Format	12 x 750ml
	Availability	Only 15 cases
	Ageability	Now - 2025+

90 Points

"Apricot pit, white, peach, almond and savory herbs are some of the nuances that meld together in the 2012 Soave La Broia. A kick of acidity gives the soft, textured finish a touch of brightness, while partial aging in steel (30%) keeps the wine nicely focused."

July 2015

Editor's Note: The above is a textbook tasting note with respect to the wine's flavour profile. However, we might quibble with the score. This is outstanding Soave! We believe it safely rivals just about anything in its price bracket. It is supremely food friendly and eminently worthy of your consideration. A Liquid Art favorite that flies under the radar, this wine deserves a much wider audience. Highly Recommended!

About Roccolo Grassi

Roccolo Grassi is a remarkable Veneto success story. Prior to 1998 the grapes from the family estate were sold to the local Coop; since then youthful owner/winemaker Marco Sartori has quickly established the domaine as one the greatest producers of Valpolicella and Soave, even inviting comparisons with the grand master of Veneto, Romano dal Forno.

Thirty-two acres of vines (22 acres of red varieties and 10 of white) produce a total of 38,000 bottles - less than 3,200 cases of 5 different wines: Soave, Soave Recioto, Valpolicella Classico Superiore, Amarone, and Valpolicella Recioto. Each wine is vineyard-specific, with different grape varieties matched with soils, elevation, and exposure.

A visit to the modest tasting room reveals both Marco's inspiration and his high aspirations: the shelves are lined with prized empty bottles of Petrus, Latour, La Tache, and Chave Hermitage. Winemaking is an enlightened combination of tradition and innovation, for example combining new technology for temperature control during fermentation and careful ageing in large old French and Slovenian oak casks. The idea is that new technology is only ever used when it is seen to enhance traditional practices and preserve the native wine styles of the Veneto.

Roccolo Grassi's splendid Soave is made from 100% garganega grapes from La Broia, a classic calcareous vineyard on a steep SE-facing slope. The grapes are meticulously tended with sustainable farming practices and harvested by hand; winemaking includes 12 months in a combination of steel, French oak barriques and Slavonian oak casks, with full malolactic fermentation. The wine has lovely aromas of honeysuckle, apricots, and pears, with a delightful undertone of roasted almonds, a definitive hallmark of great Soave. The finish is long fresh and clean, with a lingering impression of honey and stones. Killer value.

How to order ?

Simply by replying to this e-offer or by contacting Neil Punshon at neil.punshon@trialto.com
Do not hesitate to contact us with any questions or for further information !

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Neil Punshon
Liquid Art Sales Manager - Western Canada