Wine “Staforte”, Soave Classico DOC, 2021

Introduction

For vintage “Staforte” uses only the finest grapes Garganega, which thanks to the secrets of the culture as much as possible reflects the terroir. Grapes are grown on an area with southern exposure in Monteforte d’Alpone at an altitude of 150-200 meters above sea level. Soil of the vineyard – volcanic, thanks to them in a bouquet of wine pronounced mineral nuances, which Staforte easily distinguished from other Italian wines. Harvested in the period from 20 September to 10 October and gently pressed. For the production of Staforte used only the first pressing juice that is fermented in temperature-controlled steel tanks at a temperature of 16-18 C. After the end of the primary fermentation, the wine undergoes a secondary fermentation using lactic acid bacteria, which gives the wine a soft and balanced taste. Additional complexity Staforte gets underway exposure not only in oak barrels, and bottled perfect balance “Staforte” allows you to develop the blame for a long time. Taking care of the highest quality products, the company “Pra” produces “Staforte” in very limited quantities, which is only 6,600 bottles per year.

The farm Pra located in Monteforte d’Alpone, at the foot of the picturesque hill Froska owns 20 hectares of vineyards and has a considerable reputation. Pra glorified not only for its wines, but also the invention of one of the brothers Pra new system tying grapes “Pergoletta”. This system has been legally incorporated into the rules of wine production category Soave DOCG, as an alternative to the old system. Although the winery Pra there a long time, until 1983 Pra wines were known only in the region. In 1983 he appeared on the market the first brand management – Soave Classico, which immediately gained popularity. Brothers Pra – qualified enologist, trained at the School of Wine in Conegliano – put a lot of effort for economic development: expanding territory, modernize the process of growing grapes and making wine, apply environmental phyto-sanitary measures for the care of vines.