2024 Campagnola Soave Monte Foscarino Le Bine, Veneto

The Campagnola family has been part of Veneto's winemaking tradition since 1886, building a reputation for producing authentic wines that reflect the character of northern Italy's most important regions. While best known for their Amarone and Valpolicella wines, the family has also developed an impressive portfolio of whites, including Soave from the volcanic hills east of Verona. Monte Foscarino Le Bine highlights the elegance and value that have made Soave one of Italy's most enduring white wine styles.

The Monte Foscarino vineyard sits within one of Soave Classico's most prized areas, where Garganega thrives on ancient volcanic soils. These dark basalt rich soils contribute both mineral complexity and freshness, while the region's gentle hills and cooling breezes allow for slow, even ripening. The 2024 vintage delivered beautifully balanced fruit, producing a wine that combines aromatic charm with impressive structure and length.

Pale straw gold with green reflections, the bouquet opens with aromas of white peach, pear and lemon blossom, complemented by notes of almond, chamomile and subtle wild herbs. The palate is fresh and beautifully textured, offering flavours of ripe citrus, nectarine and crisp orchard fruits. A distinctive mineral character runs through the wine, adding depth and complexity, while bright acidity keeps everything focused and lively. The finish is clean, elegant and persistent, with lingering notes of citrus peel and almond.

This is a superb match for grilled calamari, Venetian style seafood risotto, pan fried whiting, zucchini fritters with herbs or a simple pasta with lemon and olive oil. It also makes an excellent aperitif, offering freshness and flavour without heaviness. Enjoy over the next three to five years while its fruit and vibrancy are at their peak.