OTTO Soave Classico/DOC

OTTO Soave Classico/DOC
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New York Times: 4° classificato fra i migliori Soave
con il punteggio massimo di tre stele secondo Erik
Asimov
Annata 2013
http://www.nytimes.com/2014/07/23/dining/tastingitalian-soaves.html?_r=0
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Wine Spectator: TOP 100 dei migliori vini italiani
sotto I 25$ (Alison Napjus)
Annata 2012
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Wine Advocate:
88 p.
Annata 2010
Freshly cut flowers, mint, crushed rocks and pears are some of the notes that take
shape as the 2010 Soave Classico opens up in the glass. The long, clean finish
leaves a lasting impression. This is a terrific wine for the money. Anticipated
maturity: 2012-2016.
Pra does so many things well its hard to know where to start. All five wines I tasted
were terrific. I can't think of too many wineries in Veneto that excel to this degree
with both whites and reds.
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James Suckling:
91 p.
Annata 2010
Nice pineapple and honey character with a medium body, sliced lemons, green
apples and minerals. Screw cap. Drink now. (Dic. 2013)
STAFORTE Soave Classico DOC
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Wino Slow secondo la guida Slowine 2015
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Vinous (Antonio Galloni): 91 p.
Annata 2012
Annata 2011
Prà's 2011 Soave Classico Staforte is deep, powerful and
implosive. Here it is the wine's structure and pure power that
stand out most. The 2011 needs another year or two to open
up a bit, but it is undeniably beautiful. Lemon, grapefruit,
jasmine and mint notes leave a lasting impression.
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Wine Advocate:
90 p.
Annata 2008
The 2008 Soave Classico Staforte is one of the more focused
wines in this line up. Smoke, minerals and flowers add complexity to a precise,
beautifully-articulated core of fruit. Ripe peaches and apricots linger on the finish.
This is another delicious wine from Pra. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2013.
This is a gorgeous set of wines from Pra, a reference point-producer in Soave.
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James Suckling: 92 p.
Annata 2011
A white with mineral and dried apple character plus hints of pear. Full body,
beautiful fruit and a clean, crisp finish. Minerally and fresh. This is real Soave. Drink
now.
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Gambero Rosso: “3 bicchieri”
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Slow Food:
“Chiocciola”
Annata 2008/2009/2010/2011
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Espresso:
“Eccellenza”
Annata 2006/2010
Annata 2006/2008/2011
MONTEGRANDE Soave Classico DOC
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Vinous (Antonio Galloni): 90p.
Annata 2011
A much softer and more textured side of Soave
comes through in the 2011 Soave Classico Monte
Grande. Here the aromas and flavors are all finelyknit, while the wine conveys an impression of
silkiness that stands in stark contrast to the pure
structure of the Staforte. Both wines are quite
beautiful and also remarkably different.
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Wine Advocate:
92 p.
Annata 2009
The 2009 Soave Classico Monte Grande impresses
for its textural depth and overall polish. Juicy red
peaches, apricots and flowers are all woven together
in a fabric of notable class and elegance. This is a fabulous, generous Soave to
drink now and over the next few years. The Monte Grande is 85% Garganega and
15% Trebbiano di Soave aged in cask. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2019.
Pra does so many things well its hard to know where to start. All five wines I tasted
were terrific. I can't think of too many wineries in Veneto that excel to this degree
with both whites and reds.
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Wine Spectator:
90 p.
Annata 2011
Fresh and open-knit, this balanced Soave features a stony hint to flavors of yellow
plum, honey, apricot and anise. The clean finish has with a lasting touch of
blanched almond. Drink now through 2018.
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Wine Spectator:
90 p.
Annata 2009
This fresh, light-bodied white offers flavors of peach, cantaloupe, star fruit, apple,
honey and fennel seed in a bright, fruit-forward package. Well-balanced and
mouthwatering, with a lingering, mineral-tinged finish. Drink now through 2017.
1,500 cases made.
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James Suckling:
92 p.
Annata 2012
A fresh and tangy white with lots of sliced apple and lime character. Full body, vivid
acidity and a clean finish. Minerally. Drink now.
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Gambero Rosso: “3 bicchieri”
- Slow Food:
“Chiocciola”
Annata 2000/02/03/04/05/06/08/11
Annata 2012
COLLE SANT’ANTONIO Soave Classico DOC
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Wine Advocate:
91 p.
Annata 2009
The beautiful 2009 Soave Classico Colle Sant-Antonio
is that special kind of -bridge wine- that can be
employed in both formal and informal occasions. It
offers a lovely bouquet of ripe fruit, honey, yellow rose
and blanched almond. The wine wraps gently around
the palate with silky smoothness. Drink 2014-2018.
Graziano Pra co-founded the Vignaioli Indipendenti
group that fueled much of the modern day Soave
Revival.
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Wine Spectator:
91 p.
Annata 2009
Harmonious and refined in texture, with rich flavors of
almond financier, honey, poached quince and melon fruit, accented by ground
ginger and chamomile hints that resonate on the lasting finish. Drink now through
2018. 750 cases made. –AN
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James Suckling:
93 p.
Annata 2009
This is a white that shows lots of dried fruit character such as pineapple and
tangerines. It's full-bodied with beautiful fruit and a long and fresh finish. Fantastic
Soave Classico. Drink now. (Dic.2013)
RECIOTO DELLE FONTANE Soave DOCG
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Wine Advocate:
92 p.
Annata 2005/2009
The 2005 Recioto di Soave Classico delle Fontane reveals the
essence of apricot jam, spices and flowers on a medium-bodied
frame. This is an immensely enjoyable, refined Recioto di Soave.
Anticipated maturity: 2009-2015.
MORANDINA Valpolicella DOC
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Wine Advocate:
89 p.
Annata 2009
The 2009 Valpolicella Superiore Morandina
opens with super ripe red cherries, flowers and
mint. Hints of sweet herbs, licorice and fennel
develop in the glass, adding complexity and
nuance. The style is understated and nuanced;
in other words perfect for drinking over the next
few years. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2017.
Pra does so many things well its hard to know
where to start. All five wines I tasted were
terrific. I can't think of too many wineries in
Veneto that excel to this degree with both whites and reds.
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Wine Spectator:
88 p.
Annata 2009
This open-knit and smoky red offers flavors of macerated cherry, crème de cassis
and dried herb, with lots of ground spice notes. Fresh, showing a hint of gum drop
on the moderate finish. Drink now through 2017.
MORANDINA Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso
DOC
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Vinous (Galloni): 92p.
Annata 2011
Crushed flowers, sweet tobacco, mint and dried
cherries grace the palate in Prà's 2011 Valpolicella
Ripasso Superiore Morandina. Silky tannins provide
the backdrop for this gentle, perfumed Valpolicella
full of character and personality. Floral and savory
notes reappear on the finish, adding lift and
perfume. This is a lovely showing from Prà.
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Wine Advocate:
91 p.
Annata 2008
The 2008 Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso is
fabulous. Layers of fruit build in the glass with tons
of intensity and depth. Sweet dark cherries, flowers, new leather and spices are
some of the nuances that inform the voluptuous finish. Anticipated maturity: 20122018.
Pra does so many things well its hard to know where to start. All five wines I tasted
were terrific. I can't think of too many wineries in Veneto that excel to this degree
with both whites and reds.
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Wine Spectator:
90 p.
Annata 2010
Very smoky and minerally, with flavors of black cherry, macerated plum, black
licorice and iron wrapped around a core of ground spice. Balanced, offering lightly
chewy tannins on the finish. Drink now through 2018.
AMARONE della Valpolicella DOC
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Vinous (Galloni): 95 p.
Annata 2008
The 2008 Amarone della Valpolicella captures the
essence of this gorgeous Amarone Annata. Sage,
rosemary, black cherries, plums, menthol and tobacco
all meld together as the 2008 begins to open up.
Sweet, perfumed and beautifully silky, the 2008
impresses for its impeccable balance. The tannins and
underlying structure are there, but they are nearly
buried by the wine's pure concentration. This is a
fabulous showing from Prà.
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Wine Spectator:
93 p.
Annata 2007
This packs a lot into an elegant package, featuring layers of juicy black currant,
prune, lots of spice-anise, black pepper and clove-and the sweet stemminess of
burning vine clippings joined by hints of espresso and kirsch. These flavors fall
effortlessly in a silky sheath over the supple tannins, which show on the firmer
finish. Drink now through 2027.

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