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Gran Passione White Gran Passione White $14.00

Mostly rich and supple Chardonnay with 20% Garganega (Soave) blended in for lively acid balance. Bright pear, pineapple and lemon peel flavors that finish clean. Shows a solid mineral backbone and round body while being smooth but lively as well. Made for light meats and seafood. Such a fun little wine!


Pasqua Passimento Blanco Pasqua Passimento Blanco $15.00

With a label inspired from Romeo and Juliet's lover's wall nearby, these Garganega grapes are partially dried, losing 20 to 30% of their weight, before fermentation. The result is a very unique and powerful wine full of dried apricot and honey flavors, with a creamy and rich mouthfeel but balanced by the bright acidity. Yes, a basically a "white" Amarone from Valpolicella.


Monte del Fra Soave Classico Monte del Fra Soave Classico $17.00

From the historic classico area of Soave, these vines are planted on the steep hillsides rich with volcanic soils. Classic chalky aromas, orchard fruits, citrus and apple blossom. Lovely texture, able to be paired with a variety of foods.


San Brizio San Brizio $23.00

This is a 100% Garganega from the vineyard behind Villa Buri. Maturation in 500 lt oak barrels fills out the typical scents of Garganega with delicate tertiary hints of vanilla, acacia honey and a complex ripe fruitiness that make it concentrated, mouth-filling and faintly balsamic. This great Soave from the Alpone Valley is rich and well-structured, with a deep straw yellow hue and golden highlights.


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