COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2024
GRAPE
Garganega, Trebbiano di Soave
PRODUCER
Bolla
REGION
Veneto
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Le Tufaie is a premium Soave Superiore Classico produced by the historic Casa Vinicola Bolla, founded in 1883. The wine's name translates to 'tuff quarries,' paying homage to the ancient golden-colored volcanic ash quarries of Verona, which Romans used to construct historic monuments like the Teatro Romano. Sourced from the prestigious 'Castellaro' vineyard in Monteforte d'Alpone, this wine represents Bolla's pioneering work in identifying and celebrating the unique volcanic terroirs of the Soave Classico zone since the 1970s.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€15
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The name 'Le Tufaie' refers to ancient volcanic tuff quarries whose stone was used to build Verona's historic monuments.
Fact 02
Bolla was among the first to vinify the volcanic slopes of Monte Castellaro as a single vineyard in the 1970s.
Fact 03
This wine is traditionally wrapped in elegant tissue paper ('con velina') as a signature of its premium status.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The grapes, consisting of Garganega and Trebbiano di Soave, are hand-harvested in October, with a portion picked slightly overripe to enhance texture. Following destemming and soft pressing, the must undergoes a short cold maceration on the skins and static cold settling. Fermentation is conducted at cool temperatures (12–14°C) primarily in stainless steel tanks, with a small portion fermented in French oak barrels. The wine is aged on its fine lees (sur lie) with regular batonnage to build mouthfeel, blended in spring, and aged in bottle for at least two months before release.
