Pra Soave Classico Monte Grande 2022

Prà Soave Classico Monte Grande 2022 is a benchmark single-vineyard Soave that shows just how serious and ageworthy Garganega can be. Crafted by Graziano Prà from one of the appellation’s most prized crus, it combines vibrant freshness with impressive depth and texture. This cuvée has helped redefine Soave’s reputation, moving it far beyond simple everyday white to a nuanced, terroir-driven wine.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, the Monte Grande 2022 shines a luminous straw-yellow with greenish reflections, hinting at its youthful vibrancy. The nose is layered and expressive: ripe yellow stone fruit, lemon zest and crisp pear are joined by white flowers, chamomile and a distinct mineral note reminiscent of wet stone and almond. Subtle hints of fennel, crushed herbs and a gentle saline lift add further complexity. On the palate, this Soave Classico is both generous and precise. A core of ripe peach, nectarine and citrus is wrapped in a creamy, almost waxy texture, balanced by a lively, mouthwatering acidity. The volcanic origins of the vineyard show in its firm mineral backbone and a long, clean finish marked by almond, citrus peel and a touch of spice. Already beautifully approachable, the 2022 has the structure and concentration to evolve gracefully for 5–8 years, gaining more nuttiness, honeyed notes and depth with time in bottle.

Production
Monte Grande is a steep, terraced single vineyard in the heart of Soave Classico, characterized by poor, volcanic and basaltic soils that naturally limit yields and intensify flavor. The Garganega and Trebbiano di Soave vines here are predominantly older plantings, deeply rooted and well adapted to the local microclimate of warm days and cooler nights. Grapes are harvested by hand, with strict selection in the vineyard to ensure only perfectly ripe, healthy bunches are used. In typical Prà fashion, vinification is focused on purity: gentle pressing, temperature-controlled fermentation, and careful lees aging (often with bâtonnage) to add texture and complexity without masking the vineyard character. The result is a Soave that is both precise and layered, showcasing Monte Grande’s unique volcanic terroir.

Food & Serving
This Soave Classico is a superb match for refined seafood dishes such as seared scallops, grilled prawns, or simply prepared white fish with herbs and lemon. It also pairs beautifully with risotto (try seafood, asparagus or mushroom), vegetable-based pasta, light poultry, and soft cheeses like burrata, fresh goat cheese or young asiago. Serve at 10–12°C (50–54°F) to highlight its aromatics and tension. A short decant of 20–30 minutes, or simply opening the bottle a little in advance, helps the wine unfurl its floral and mineral complexity.

Producer
Graziano Prà is widely regarded as one of the key figures behind Soave’s quality renaissance. Taking over his family’s vineyards in the 1980s, he focused from the outset on hillside, old-vine sites in the Soave Classico zone and on meticulous, low-intervention viticulture. His estate has become a reference point in Veneto for precise, terroir-driven whites that elevate Garganega to world-class status. Monte Grande, in particular, is celebrated as one of Soave’s great crus and has garnered consistent acclaim from international critics, helping to cement Prà’s reputation as a benchmark producer of Italian white wine.

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