COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2025
GRAPE
Garganega
PRODUCER
Le Battistelle
REGION
Veneto
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Azienda Agricola Le Battistelle was established in 2002 by Gelmino and Cristina Dal Bosco in Brognoligo di Monteforte d'Alpone. Previously, the family supplied grapes to local cooperatives, but Gelmino chose to estate-bottle his yield to celebrate the unique volcanic slopes of his family's vineyards. The estate is situated in the heart of the historic Soave Classico zone, where steep terraced slopes demand dedicated manual vineyard management. Today, the family continues to manage these prized hillside plots together, maintaining a strong connection to local tradition and heritage.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€14
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The vineyards are located on steep volcanic slopes requiring 100% hand labor, a practice known as heroic viticulture.
Fact 02
The estate logo depicts the traditional wooden basket historically used to transport grapes down steep hillsides.
Fact 03
Montesei is crafted from old Garganega vines ranging between 70 and 90 years of age.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Grapes are harvested entirely by hand from south-facing terraced slopes. After gentle soft pressing of whole clusters, the must undergoes immediate temperature reduction before fermentation in stainless steel tanks at 15-18°C for 15 to 20 days. Malolactic fermentation is strictly prevented to retain lively fresh character. The wine matures on its fine lees in stainless steel tanks for 3 to 4 months with regular stirring, followed by 1 to 2 months of bottle conditioning prior to release.
