2022 Inama Foscarino Soave Classico DOC, Veneto

Inama Foscarino Soave Classico DOC is a textured, mineral-driven white wine that shows just how serious and age-worthy Soave can be when grown on the right soils and crafted with precision. Made from 100% Garganega grown on the volcanic slopes of Monte Foscarino, this wine brings together richness, savoury complexity, and electric acidity in one of the most expressive bottlings of the region.

Monte Foscarino is one of Soave Classico’s grandest sites, with ancient basalt soils that lend the wine its flinty, smoky core and distinctive structure. The Inama family has been farming these vineyards organically since the 1960s and continues to champion the idea that Soave, when done right, belongs in the conversation with top European whites.

Unlike many lighter Soaves, Foscarino is partly fermented and aged in old barriques, giving it a layered texture and subtle spice without overwhelming the fruit. The rest is done in stainless steel to preserve purity and freshness. The wine stays on fine lees for several months to enhance its savoury depth and mouthfeel.

In the glass, it opens with aromas of ripe pear, apricot, chamomile, almond, and a whisper of smoke. The palate is broad and structured, with flavours of stone fruit, citrus peel, and a volcanic mineral backbone that drives a long, clean finish. There’s power here, but also precision.

Foscarino is a brilliant food wine—pair it with grilled seafood, chicken with lemon and herbs, creamy risotto, or aged cheeses.