Suavia Acinatium

Acinatium Recioto di Soave Classico DOCG bottle image

Wine Description

Recioto di Soave is the most historical wine produced in the area. In Roman/Medieval times it was called “Acinatium”, a Latin word which means “made with grape berries” because it was produced using only the best and ripest single berries of Garganega: an extremely careful and precise selection which is consistent with the Tessari philosophy of meticulous selection.  This wine is the traditional wine of family gatherings and the most special of occasions.

 

 

Suavia, Alessandra, Valentina and Meri Tessari, Owners
Suavia, Alessandra, Valentina and Meri Tessari, Owners
Suavia, Alessandra, Valentina and Meri Tessari, Owners
Suavia, Alessandra, Valentina and Meri Tessari, Owners
Suavia, Alessandra, Valentina and Meri Tessari, Owners
Suavia, 80 year old Garganega vine, Le Rive Vineyards
Suavia Harvest
The village of Fittà where the winery is located surrounded by the best vineyards of the region
The sisters with Grandfather Giuseppe Tessari
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Acclaim
“Suavia pulls the garganega grapes for Acinatium from the Castellaro cru, near the summit of a volcanic cone. Harvested in September, dried for six months before fermenting in barrels, then aged two years in oak barrels and in another tank, it develops a color like spun gold. The flavors hew to that shade as well, with notes of fresh mandarin orange and apricot evolving toward chamomile, ginseng, tamarind and crème brûlée. After a few hours in the glass, the wine kicks into a higher gear, opulent in its notes of apricot marmalade, saffron and fresh almonds, bright acidity keeping the wine lively and fresh.”
— Wine & Spirits, Oct 2015
“In form and weight, this vibrant sweetie is graceful and svelte, packed with glazed nectarine, candied pink grapefruit zest, butterscotch, praline, cognac, floral, herb and spicy notes. The long, lasting finish is fresh overall and creamy in texture.”
— Wine Spectator, Apr 2016
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Vineyard & Production Info
Production area/appellation:
Recioto di Soave Classico DOCG
Vineyard name
Multiple Vineyard Sites
Soil composition
Volcanic
Training method
Pergola/Arbor-trained
Elevation:
853 feet
Vines/acre:
1400
Exposure:
Various
Year vineyard planted:
1960
Harvest time:
September
First vintage of this wine:
1983
Bottles produced of this wine:
4,000
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Winemaking & Aging
Varietal composition:
100% Garganega
Fermentation container:
Stainless steel tanks
Length of alcoholic fermentation:
3 days days
Fermentation temperature:
50 °F
Maceration technique:
Battonage
Type of aging container:
Barriques
Type of oak:
French
Length of aging before bottling:
36
Length of bottle aging:
24
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Analytical Data
pH level:
3.5
Acidity:
7 g/L
Alcohol:
13.6 %
Dry extract:
36 g/L
Residual sugar:
120 g/L