Received and guided by a family that has been cultivating vines here since 1500 when visiting a classic Venetian farm and the ancient vineyards that surround it, even over 100 years old. Professional tasting led by a family member, then a lunch in one of the two most typical restaurants in the area, with exclusive menus adapted for the perfect match with Gini’s top wines.
A family history. Ours is a story that dates back to 1500. Since then, the Gini family has cultivated their own vineyards in Monteforte. For this we can say that we are among the oldest winemakers in the Soave Classico area.
Knowledge has passed through the centuries, from generation to generation and history has also given us a passion for the territory, the environment and for innovation: revolutionary, in 1985, our first vinification without sulfur dioxide, today almost unique in the area the choice of organic certification!
LOCATION: VENETO
- GINI Winery,
Monteforte d’Alpone (Vr)
SUPERSTARS:
- The entire GINI family.
- The pre-fillossera vineyards (a real living museum)
- 2 different perfect wine pairing menù in 2 historical restaurants
TOP WINES: (ORGANIC!)
- Soave Classico (Wine Spectator Top 100)
- Soave Classico ”La Froscà” (Falstaff: 92 pts.)
- Soave Classico “Contrada Salvarenza” (Decanter’s Most Exciting Wines)
PRIVATE VISIT, led by a family member, to the historic cellar carved into the volcanic rock. Followed by a panoramic visit to the oldest (even over 100 years old) hilly vineyards of the Soave Classico.
PRIVATE GUIDED TASTING of our wines in the special room of our 7 most important wines: 1) Brut sparkling wine classic method “Camillo” – 2) Soave Classico (Wine Spectator Top 100 – The New York Times: Best wines under 15 $, “This is a SUPERB Soave, made entirely from ORGANIC Garganega grapes, richand herbal, with lingering nutlike,
mineral flavors. And a steal for around $ 15. “) – 3) Soave Classico” La Froscà “(Falstaff: 92 pts. – IWSC: 90 pts. Silver medal) – 4) Soave Classico “Contrada Salvarenza” (Decanter’s Most Exciting Wines of 2018 – Falstaff: 94 pts. – IWSC: 93 pts. Silver medal) – 5) Valpolicella Superiore “Le Mattoline” – 6) Amarone della Valpolicella Riserva “Scajari” – 7) Recioto di Soave classic “Renobilis” Transfer to one of the two nearby typical restaurants for EXCLUSIVE, VERY COMPLETE AND TAILOR-MADE MENU, professionally paired with the most important Gini wines
Wine Spectator Top 100 2003 n.61, 90 pts. Gini Soave Classico Superiore 2001*
A bright and fruity Soave, with ripe apple and apricot character. Medium-bodied, with good fruit and a long finish. You don’t get better than this for value in Italian whites. Drink now. 10,000 cases made. —JS
Wine Spectator Top 100 2017 n.69, 90 pts. Gini Soave Classico 2016*
A lithe, light-bodied white, with racy acidity and a subtle streak of mineral, layered with nectarine, melon and pink grapefruit pith flavors. This is well-knit, with a lingering, lightly spiced finish. Drink now through 2020. 9,000 cases made. —AN
ENOTECA sample wine pairing menù
- Welcome entrée with a selection of typical cold cuts and cheeses
– Wine: Gran Couvee “Camillo” Classic Method - Appetizer: Pumpkin Flan on Monte Veronese cheese Cream & Lessinia Speck Chips
– Wine: Soave Classico “La Froscà” - First course: Homemade Fettuccine with Porcini Mushrooms & Lessinia Black Truffle
– Wine: Pinot Noir “Campo alle More” - Second first course: Risotto with Amarone wine & Monte Veronese cheese
– Wine: Valpolicella Superiore “Le Mattoline” - Main course: Sliced Black Angus Cuberoll with Seasonal Side Dishes
– Wine: Amarone della Valpolicella Riserva “Scajari” - Dessert: Chocolate Soufflé with Soft Heart & Fresh Berries Coulis
– Wine: Recioto di Soave Classico “Col Foscarin”
“CONVIVIO” sample wine pairing menù
- Appetizer: Battuta di Scottona, burrata, local black truffle and mustard mayonnaise, Focaccia, Monte Veronese cheese, sopressa and burnt peppers
– Wine: “Camillo”, classic method brut sparkling wine - First course: Bigoli with white guinea fowl ragout, shiitake mushrooms and chervil
– Wine: “Soave Classico” Gini - Second first course: Saffron risotto, veal cheek and porcini powder
– Wine: “La Froscà” Soave Classico - Main course: Crispy pork belly, braised endive and potato mousse
– Wine: “Le Mattoline” Valpolicella Superiore - Dessert: Iced Zabaione with Recioto, chocolate & sbrisolona pie.
– Wine: “Col Foscarin” Recioto di Soave Classico
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.