Wines made from Garganega grapes of Sicily
Discover the best wines made with Garganega as a single variety or as a blend of Sicily.
More informations about the variety Garganega
Structured, aromatic whites with a round palate and fresh acidity, with aromas of fresh almond, white flowers, yellow apple, pear, citrus and volcanic mineral notes. Typical bitter almond finish. Made as noble dry whites (Soave Classico DOC, Soave Superiore DOCG) and sumptuous passito dessert wines (Recioto di Soave DOCG). Also in Gambellara DOC. Native Venetian variety from the volcanic hills south-east of Verona.
More informations about the region of Sicily
Major qualitative renewal. Sunny, expressive reds: fleshy, spicy Nero d'Avola (black cherry, blackberry, liquorice), fine, mineral Nerello Mascalese on Etna (recalls Pinot Noir), light, crisp Frappato in Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG. Lively, saline whites: Catarratto, fat, iodised Grillo, taut Carricante, floral Inzolia. Amber, walnutty fortified Marsala.
What are the typical flavors of the Garganega grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 2% of Garganega
- EarthPresent in 1% of Garganega
- VegetalPresent in 1% of Garganega
- SpicesPresent in 1% of Garganega
- Citrus fruitPresent in 1% of Garganega