Ca Rugate San Michele Soave Classico 2019

Cellar for up to 3 years. Serve chilled.

Ca Rugate takes its name after the fertile volcanic hills where the winery is based. The Tessari family have been making wines here since the 1950s, although the first vintages of Ca Rugate were only released in 1986. In 2001 the fourth generation of the family, Michele, took over the running of the estate and began an extensive modernization programme which has seen the wines soar in quality and reputation. Michele has also embraced sustainability and environmentally-friendly practices in the vineyard and winery, using natural fertilizers and avoiding chemical pesticides.

Their masterful Soave is sourced from prime vineyards in Monteforte d’Alpone planted on basalt and clay soils which help to give the wine a laser-like focus and stony minerality. Fruit is harvested at the end of September at optimum maturity. In the winery the grapes are fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks to preserve the acidity and pure varietal character.

The fragrant nose opens with sweet almonds, elderflower and chamomile while the first sip reveals a crisp acidity, bright citrus notes and a pure, clean finish with a focused minerality. A fabulous wine to serve as an aperitif or with fresh seafood, creamy cheeses or leafy summer salads.