Soave Classico 'Gran Guardia', Giacomo Montresor | White Wine | 75cL | United KingdomBy Winebuyers

The illustrious Montresor family moved from France to Italy at the start of the 19th century, and settled in the Veneto region near Lake Garda. In 1892, Cantina Giacomo Montresor was established in Verona, and remains family-owned to this day. Their Soave Classico is made from a blend of Garganega and Trebbiano di Soave grapes cultivated in selected vineyards around the Soave hillsides. This wine is an excellent example of good quality Soave Classico, fresh and lightly fruity with delicate floral aromas of honeysuckle, elderflower, and a hint of spice. It is crisp and refreshing on the palate with good depth of ripe honeyed fruit, and a dry, lightly nutty finish. A versatile wine, it pairs well with simple fish such as grilled plaice, or can be enjoyed on its own well chilled as an aperitif. It is also particularly good with risotto.