coff-ell-ay “…win the drinkers heart with elegance"
Visit Soave and ask the owners of the Enoteca's and Restaurants who makes the best Soave wine, and Coffele is highly likely to be the answer. Their Soaves are simply the most vivid expression of great fruit. They are fresh, textured and zingy and show this fruit quite distinctly with the characters of melon, flowers, honey, minerals and touches of herb or spice. Coffele are quality and purity fanatics; a true family winery, right down to hand harvesting in baskets of no more than 20 kg, before they are sent to the tender cares of the winery. Gambero Rosso (2007) says “This is the territory of great, classy Italian white wines....The standard-label Soave is a text book example of cleanness and freshness, even showing quite complex aromas ...As ever, the Recioto Le Sponde reflects the huge efforts expended on its creation ...”
Left: Chiara (left) and Alberto (right) show Rob the small baskets they use for harvesting. 'Every berry is sacred!'
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Coffele Soave Classico 2008, Soave, Veneto, Italy
Complex aromas of pears, orange-blossom honey, acacia flowers and fresh herbs. Gamberro Rosso 2008: "The Coffele's basic Soave is a typical interpretation of the garganega grape that offers peaches and almonds, as well as unmissable value for money..." 'Text Book Soave'. 12.3% alc/vol.
Regularly featured as one of the top rated wines in Italy by Gambero Rosso Italian Wine Guide. 75% Garganega, 25% Trebbiano di Soave. 'Tangy, elegant, spunky'. Layers of flavours. Complex and sophisticated rather than powerful. 'Refreshing long taste. 6-PACK
Only the best grapes from multiple harvest using small 20kg baskets. Gamberro Rosso 2008:"Alzari, a monovarietal Garganega aged in large wooden barrels, is every bit as impressive (as the '06 Ca'Visco), showing lustrous vibrancy and style". Simply stunning! This wine made the 3 glass taste off. 6-PACK
Coffele Castrum Icerini Chardonnay 2006 - Soave, Veneto, Italy
100% hand-picked Chardonnay from the Soave Classico zone. A fresh lively wine, stone and citrus fruits, elegance with complexity. The finish is incredibly long and fresh. All the better with food. This is truly a Chardonnay with a delightful Soave personality.
Coffele Recioto di Soave 'Le Sponde' 2007, Soave, Veneto, Italy
Recioto di Soave DOCG. Regularly scores 2-3 Bicchieri (glasses) in Gamberro Rosso. 100% Garganega grapes – coming from the oldest vineyards at about 300m above sea level. Picked over several days in September and then hung until the beginning of March to get a very high concentration. The flavours that result are intense – sweetness balanced with strong flavour and acid. Very long finish. Pure magic!
