2012 Le Battistelle Soave Classico Battistelle

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  5/23/2014 - Oh Dae-su wrote: 86 Points

  Il Soave Preview 2013 Winery visit (Castelcerino, Soave, Italy): The next wine was Le Battistelle Soave Classico 2012. Another 100 % Garganega from very steep slopes (basaltic and tufaceous rocks) close to the summit of an extinguished volcano. The fermentation of this one took place in stainless steel tanks for about 20 days and was aged for six to eight months on lees. The nose of the Le Battistelle showed more expression from the herbal side, mild lemon scents and distinct flinty features. The taste showed far more substance and density than the Montesei. There were flavours of funky wild herbs, reserved mild lemon fruit, plenty of nice crispness and rather good length. Overall a more serious and more pleasing Soave. Again a very reasonable wine. Even with some potential for a certain amount of development. Something in between so la-la and decent.

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