Grape producer for generations, Graziano Prà bottles his first very personal Soave Classico at the beginning of the 80s. In 2015 he buys the estate on Monte Bisson, a small hill in Soave, at the top of which there is a Venetian tower from the 1400s. “Newcomer“ evidently works well, very well, and makes a career quickly: the Amarone della Valpolicella” Morandina “2015 gets 93 pts from J. Suckling, the Soave Classico Otto 2017 is in the Top 100 of Wine Spectator and the 2020 vintage gets 93 pts by J. Suckling.
The perfect experience for lovers of great wines who love to talk to producers and relax in the midst of the nature of the fields and vineyards. Guided by an expert Ambassador you will walk, visit the cellars, taste the wines of the Wine Spectator Top 100 and a truly unique lunch of pairing typical local dishes with the same wines.
Impossible elesewhere VERTICAL (4 old vintages from personal archive of Mr. Graziano Prà) TASTING of SOAVE DOC CLASSICO “MONTE GRANDE”
LOCATION: VENETO
– GRAZIANO PRÀ Estates Monteforte d’Alpone (Verona)
SUPERSTARS:
- The location itself, with its incredible steep hills covered with vineyards
- Mr. Graziano Prà
- The impossible elesewhere VERTICAL TASTING of Soave DOC Classico “Monte Grande” cru.
TOP WINES:
- Prà SOAVE Classico Otto 2017* Wine Spectator Top 100 2018 n.73, 90 pts.
- Prà AMARONE della Valpolicella Morandina 2015* JamesSuckling.com – 96 pts
The Prà winery has been designed to combine the most modern technologies in the cellar with a welcoming family environment in a rustic farmhouse in full harmony with the hilly Soave landscape. Graziano thought of the tasting environment as a living room, which welcomes enthusiasts and professionals on a daily basis who want to get to know our territories and taste our wines.
The Prà company uses only ORGANIC cultivation methods, without using pesticides and herbicides, resorting to mechanical cutting of the grass and also carrying out the harvest exclusively by hand.
Step by Step:
- Winery tour;
- Walk in the woods and tour of the vineyards
- Tasting of 4 wines: Soave DOC Classico “Otto”, Soave DOC Classico “Staforte”; Soave DOC Classico “Monte Grande”, Valpolicella “Morandina”;
- Following vertical tasting of Amarone della Valpolicella (4 old vintages, chosen by our sommelier among the best available);
- Tailor-made lunch for perfect pairing with our TOP wines, the menu will vary according to the seasonal decisions of the professional chef.
JamesSuckling.com – 96 pts. Prà Amarone della Valpolicella Morandina – 2015*
A very typical Amarone with lots of dried figs and sultanas. Full bodied with layers of fruit and intense flavors of chocolate, walnuts and dried fruit. Lovely finish. Drink or hold.
Wine Spectator Top 100 2018 n.73, 90 pts.
Prà Soave Classico Otto – 2017*
A lively, lithe white, with lovely lime blossom, pink grapefruit sorbet, stone and spice notes that linger on the mouthwatering finish. Drink now through 2022. 22,500 cases made. —AN
JamesSuckling.com – 93 pts.
Prà Soave Classico Otto – 2020*
Nicely balanced and very tasty white with aromas and flavors of lemon, pineapple and peach. Creamy mineral notes and a tinge of herb, too. Medium bodied with a fresh, relaxed feel and a pleasant, lemon cream and pineapple finish. Very refined feel. Drink now. Screw cap
THE PERFECT WINE PAIRING MENÙ
Sample menu 1)
Fried anchovies – Sautéed mussels – Scallops au gratin – Paccheri with fresh tuna, olives and capers – Slice of red croaker on the plank – Chef’s dessert.
Sample menu 2)
Warm seafood salad – Felicetti single-grain spaghetti with clams – Gran Catalana shellfish – Lemon and pink grapefruit sorbet – Chef’s dessert
NOTE:
IMPORTANT: this ON SITE experience lasts about 6 (six) hours and STARTS at 10.00 a.m.
Number of People: Max 8 (eight)
Please note: PRIVATE tour, so you’ll never be mixed with other people
ON REQUEST:
– FULL DAY SIGHTSEEING IN LUXURY CAR, LIMO, VAN OR HELICOPTER with English speaking professional driver/pilot. Departure from any main location, example Rome, Civitavecchia, Livorno, La Spezia, Milan, Florence, Bologna, Venice, Verona, Garda Lake, etc.
– PRO Photographer/videomaker
– Mr. Marco Tenerini as your “emotional storytelling guide” for the whole day.