COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Garganega
PRODUCER
Fasoli Gino
REGION
Veneto
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Fasoli Gino, established in 1925 in Colognola ai Colli near Verona, is a pioneering organic and biodynamic estate in the Veneto region. Pieve Vecchia represents a bold departure from traditional regional styles. The winery intentionally declassified this 100% Garganega wine from the Soave DOC to a Bianco Veronese IGT. This strategic move allowed them to bypass restrictive local regulations and craft a richer, late-harvest, oak-matured white wine of immense structure and complexity. The whimsical label features a goose wearing a tailored suit, symbolizing the perfect marriage of rustic, wild nature and sophisticated, hand-crafted elegance.
ALCOHOL
15.0%
AVG. PRICE
€25
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The grapes are harvested in three separate passes over a month to balance acidity, varietal character, and late-harvest concentration.
Fact 02
Fasoli Gino declassified this wine from Soave DOC to IGT to bypass restrictive rules and create a richer, oak-aged style.
Fact 03
The label features a goose in a tailored suit, symbolizing the marriage of rustic nature and hand-crafted elegance.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The exceptional depth of Pieve Vecchia is achieved through a meticulous 'three-pass' manual harvest spanning over a month. The first pass in early September captures high natural acidity and fresh green fruit. The second pass in late September secures physiological ripeness and classic varietal character. The final pass in early October selects late-harvested, highly concentrated grapes. Fermentation begins in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks using indigenous yeasts before being transferred to French oak tonneaux to finish. The wine then ages on its fine lees for 12 to 15 months in these tonneaux, followed by a minimum of 6 months of bottle refinement before release.
