Freddy R. Troya

9.0

Montresor – “Gran Guardia” – Soave Classico – 2023, Soave Classico DOC – Veneto – Italy 🇮🇹

Overview
A classic expression of Soave made from 100% Garganega, showcasing the grape’s ability to deliver freshness, approachability, and subtle complexity. Sourced from the historic Classico zone, this wine offers a clean, crowd-pleasing profile that highlights balance over flash, making it a reliable and enjoyable everyday white.

Aromas & Flavors
Ripe pear, peach, and light tropical notes lead the profile, followed by hints of citrus zest, white flowers, and a soft almond nuance typical of Garganega. The fruit is present but controlled, never overpowering.

Mouthfeel
Light- to medium-bodied with smooth texture and balanced acidity. Clean, refreshing, and easygoing, with a gentle, slightly nutty finish that adds character without weight.

Food Pairings
Grilled fish, seafood pasta, risotto, light chicken dishes, fresh salads, or mild cheeses. Also works beautifully as a casual aperitif.

Verdict
A well-executed Soave Classico that delivers exactly what it should, balance, drinkability, and subtle charm. Not trying to impress, just quietly doing everything right.

Did You Know?
Garganega thrives in the volcanic soils of Soave’s Classico zone, which helps give these wines their signature combination of softness, minerality, and that subtle almond finish.

🍷 Personal Pick
One of those “why don’t people drink more of this?” wines, easy, reliable, and always a good call when you want something clean and crowd-friendly. — 2 months ago

K S

9.1

Xmass 2021 very good similar to Taburno Falanghina del Sannio S&M brought this would buy again — 5 years ago

Martinez

9.0

Pajarete or Paxarete is a traditional sweet wine from southern Andalusia. Historically, such wines came from the Pago de Pajarete, an ancient vineyard site in the Sierra de Cádiz, coveted for its wines since at least the 16th Century. Located about 38 miles north east of Jerez, Pajarete’s vineyards were devastated by phylloxera at the end of the 19th Century and never replanted. But growers in the neighboring province of Málaga continued using Pajarete’s name to describe wines made in this style. This Pajarete is a blend of Muscat of Alexandria and Pedro Ximénez, sourced from vineyards in the Axarquía and Montes de Málaga subregion on slate soils. The Muscat comes from Axarquía, closer to the coast, while the Pedro Ximénez from Montes de Málaga, further inland. They are vinified separately and blended together after fortification. After blending, they are oxidatively aged in old American oak botas for an average of 5 years using the solera system. Expressive nose. Candied fruit, caramel, wood. Smooth, balanced. — 5 years ago

Anthony Pro

9.0

Does not taste like what it is. Tastes new world. California cab..ish. Still very good, easy drinking. — 7 years ago

Jakub Kalinowski

9.1

Honeyed peaches & apricots combined with a fresh saltiness, juicy acidity and the typical herby finish. This is delicious stuff! — 8 years ago

Mikhail Merkulov

9.5

Very good vine under 20$ — 9 years ago

Matthew Doty

9.0

2019 vintage. Dry, but quite nice. Allow to breathe for 24 hours. — a year ago

Paul Weil

8.9

This delicious rosé is medium dry, very light, with faint strawberry and honeysuckle flavors. — 2 years ago

Paul Weil

8.9

Ca’ Lojera, pronounced “callow yerra”, means “house of the wolf”, making this a Stark wine for GoT fans. The estate was originally the bishop’s Summer home, so here, the “wolves” refer to smugglers who used the estate as a base during the rest of the year.

Ca’ Lojera is primarily a producer of Lugana whites, but they grow a bit of Cabernet and Merlot for their rosato, and make stainless steel varietal wines of each. The Merlot is surprisingly good, with smooth, clean cherry and blueberry fruits, and just a touch of pepper spice bite to the finish. — 3 years ago

Bill Belanger

9.4

High acidity, stiff tannins, and very dark grapes with overwhelming dried plum. Wonderful! — 6 years ago

Alvaro Bustillos

9.0

La guardia España — 7 years ago

Dimitrius Podoinitsin

9.1

Favourite! — 8 years ago

Paul Weil

8.9

This stellar SuperTuscan is a superlative food wine. It is big and full-bodied, with bright acidity and rich cherry and blueberry flavors, with dark plum tones to the finish. Super-STAR-Tuscan! — 9 years ago

Takuya Namise

9.0

Via Emilia
重くて渋みしっかり — a year ago

Kristen Grimes

9.5

Rich red and black cherry aromas, rich on the palate for an unoaked tempranilllo with fruit, chocolate, spice... balanced acid and tannins... a very yummy glass and wonderful with a lentil stew!! — 2 years ago

Carly Porter

9.8

Bold, full flavor. Tuscany — 5 years ago

Enrique

9.3

Profundo, maduro, intenso — 5 years ago

Kendall Johnson

8.9

Rich blackberry with toasted vanilla; full-bodied; smooth tannins #wsjwine — 7 years ago

Carmen Weld

9.1

Lots of minerality with citrus, grapefruit and slight peach. — 7 years ago

Nick Stocking

9.2

Excellent. More on the fruit side for a Tempranillo, nice pepper. — 8 years ago

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