Nikki's Staff Pick - Pra 'Otto' Soave Classico

Pra 'Otto' Soave Classico 2022

Region: Soave Classico, Veneto, Italy
Grapes: Garganega
Drinks Best: Now - 1 Year

Nikki's Notes:

It's hella hot outside so I want my wine hella cold, like out-of-the-fridge cold. Italy has been really drawing me in as of late and this Soave (swah-vay) was a knockout when I took a bottle home. Graziano Pra is a benchmark producer of Soave and helped launch the appellation in the 80s. This medium-bodied Garganega is highly aromatic with green fruits such as kiwi, ripe green pear, and Granny Smith apples with just a hint of fresh marcona almond. The palate is wildly crisp and carries an acidity that really livens up the palate. Salute!

What's Cooking?

Half Baked Harvest's Zucchini Parmesan Pasta

What do I like to drink?

My personal order of operations tends to be to choose the wine first, and the food second. With that being said, I am going to naturally lean towards something that is higher in acidity and has plenty of fruit to stand up to food, but not overpower it. I drink it all from Vinho Verdes to a glass of a big Nebbiolo. But as the weather changes, so does my style of wine. Find me in the summer with Txakoli Rosé and in the winter with a bottle of Petite Sirah.