Inama Sauvignon Vulcaia Fume 2023

Inama Sauvignon Vulcaia Fumé 2023 is a characterful white wine that reimagines Sauvignon Blanc through the lens of Soave’s volcanic hills. Rather than producing a classic Soave, Inama uses Sauvignon to spotlight the region’s unique terroir, elevating it with careful oak aging. The result is a bold, aromatic white that has earned acclaim for its generous texture, exotic fruit profile, and distinctive smoky complexity since its first vintages.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, Vulcaia Fumé 2023 is bright straw-yellow with golden highlights, hinting at both ripeness and barrel influence. The nose is expressive and layered: ripe tropical fruits such as mango and passion fruit intertwine with citrus zest, white flowers, roasted coffee nuances, and a gentle hint of vanilla and spice from the oak. On the palate, this wine is full-bodied and richly textured, with a creamy mid-palate balanced by fresh, linear acidity. Flavors of pineapple, grapefruit, and ripe stone fruit are wrapped in subtle smoky tones, roasted nuts, and a touch of brioche. The finish is long and persistent, marked by mineral tension from the volcanic soils and lingering notes of citrus and floral perfume. While highly enjoyable in its youth for its exuberant aromatics, it has the structure and acidity to develop further complexity over the next 4–6 years.

Production
Vulcaia Fumé is sourced from vineyards in the Soave Classico area, where vines grow on ancient basaltic, volcanic soils that give the wine its notable mineral backbone and aromatic intensity. Grapes are typically hand-harvested to ensure optimal ripeness and careful selection, especially important for this “super-selection” cuvée. After gentle pressing, the must is fermented in oak barrels, where it also matures on the lees, gaining texture, depth, and the characteristic smoky, toasty nuances that define the Fumé style, while still preserving the varietal purity of Sauvignon.

Food & Serving
This wine pairs beautifully with richly flavored seafood dishes such as grilled prawns, lobster, seared scallops, or octopus, as well as roast chicken, veal in creamy sauces, or porcini-based risottos. It also works well with aged cheeses, smoked fish, and aromatic, herb-driven cuisine. Serve at 10–12°C (50–54°F) to highlight both its freshness and complexity. A short decant of 20–30 minutes in a medium-sized white wine carafe can help open up the more subtle oak and mineral notes.

Producer
The Inama family estate, founded in the 1960s by Giuseppe Inama, has become one of the leading quality benchmarks in Soave and the Veneto. Initially focused on expressing the full potential of the region’s volcanic soils through Garganega, Inama later introduced Sauvignon Blanc as a deliberate and unconventional choice to showcase the terroir from a different angle. The Vulcaia and Vulcaia Fumé bottlings were among the first wines to challenge the traditional view of Soave, helping to reposition the area as a source of premium, terroir-driven whites. Today, Inama is widely respected for its meticulous vineyard work, innovative yet sensitive vinification, and consistently high critical recognition across its range.

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