TN: 2016 Gini Soave Classico Superiore Contrada Salvarenza Vecchie Vigne (the best Soave I've ever had)

[Phil_T_r_o_t_t_e_r]

@JeffK

The best Soave I have ever had by far.

I had the 2016 in October and agree it is drinking great right now. Perfect spot for me:

@Phil_T_r_o_t_t_e_r

Gini Soave Classico Superiore Contrada Salvarenza Vecchie Vigne 2016
Good followup to the Chablis. Golden color. My limited experience with this cuvée has taught me that it needs a few years to integrate the oak. This is drinking very well right now with the vanilla just peeking through and not overpowering the nose nor palate finish. Pear, ripe citrus and a little tropical fruits, white flowers and that slight vanilla. The palate shows great texture: plenty of dry extract, rich and fatty but also good citrusy acidity and salinity on the finish. This could keep going but it’s entering “my” drinking window.

I drank my last 2012 in 2020 (8 years old as well) and it seemed at peak for my taste as well with that superb texture.

Cheers and thanks for the TN!