
Garganega
Learn about Garganega — taste profile, popular regions and more …
Flourishing in the rolling vineyards surrounding the medieval village of Soave in the Veneto region, Garganega is one of Italy’s classic white varieties and is dominant in the wine of the region, aptly known as, Soave. By law it makes up 70-100% of the blend with the remainder traditionally finished off by Trebbiano di Soave for its crispness. More recently and controversially, Chardonnay has been allowed in the blend to create softer Soave, but only up to 5% in Soave Classico.
Tasting Notes for Garganega
Garganega is a dry white wine. The best versions are steely and delicate with yellow peach, melon, almond, Herbs de Provence and lime zest flavors and aromas. Its simpler versions can offer great values and make wonderful quaffers.
Perfect Food Pairings for Garganega
Garganega is the perfect wine for scampi alla Veneziana, roasted chicken, baccala, grilled aspargus and frittata.
Sommelier Secrets for Garganega
The best Soave wines, elegant and vibrant, come from the Soave Classico zone, in the center of Soave, where the hills are made of decomposed volcanic and granitic soils. If you like Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Gris, try Graganega for something a little different.
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Gini Soave Classico Contrada Salvarenza 2012Garganega from Soave, Veneto, Italy
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La Fiera Soave 2012Garganega from Italy
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Tedeschi Soave Capitel Tenda Classico 2012Garganega from Soave, Veneto, Italy
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Pieropan Soave 2012Garganega from Soave, Veneto, Italy
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Cantina di Soave Rocca Sveva Soave Classico 2012Garganega from Soave, Veneto, Italy
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Ca' Rugate Soave Classico Monte Fiorentine 2012Garganega from Soave, Veneto, Italy
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Bertani Sereole Soave 2012Garganega from Soave, Veneto, Italy
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Pieropan Soave Classico Calvarino 2012Garganega from Soave, Veneto, Italy
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Pieropan Soave Classico La Rocca 2012Garganega from Soave, Veneto, Italy
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Remo Farina Soave Classico 2012Garganega from Soave, Veneto, Italy
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Allegrini Soave 2012Garganega from Soave, Veneto, Italy
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Cantina di Soave Re Midas Soave 2012Garganega from Soave, Veneto, Italy
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Latium Morini Soave Campo le Calle 2012Garganega from Soave, Veneto, Italy
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Bertani Vintage Edition Soave 2012Garganega from Soave, Veneto, Italy
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Tenuta Sant'Antonio Soave Fontana 2012Garganega from Soave, Veneto, Italy
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Coffele Le Sponde Recioto di Soave 2012Garganega from Soave, Veneto, Italy
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Azienda Agricola Tessari Soave Classico Grisela 2012Garganega from Soave, Veneto, Italy
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Roccolo Grassi Soave La Broia 2012Garganega from Soave, Veneto, Italy
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Suavia Soave Classico 2012Garganega from Soave, Veneto, Italy
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Cantina di Monteforte Soave Monteforte Re Teodorico 2012Garganega from Soave, Veneto, Italy
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Domini Veneti Soave Classico 2012Garganega from Soave, Veneto, Italy
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Coffele Alzari Soave Classico 2012Garganega from Soave, Veneto, Italy
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La Cappuccina Fontego Garganega-Trebbiano di Soave 2012Garganega from Soave, Veneto, Italy
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Cantina di Soave Soave Classico Villa Rasina 2012Garganega from Soave, Veneto, Italy
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Nardellovini Soave Classico Monte Zoppega 2012Garganega from Soave, Veneto, Italy