Le Fraghe Garganega Camporengo

Le Fraghe's Garganega Camporengo expresses layered aromoas of acacia, mimiosa, rich peach, golden delicious apple, and wild herbs. On the palate are characteristics of stone fruit, crisp green apple, wild hers, and subtle almond before the refreshingly acidic and mineral finish; it shows a rich mouthfeel. The fermentation and aging were entirely in stainless steel tanks to preserve crisp and fresh characteristics.

Matilde Poggi founded Le Fraghe in 1984 with fruit her family had always sold to other wineries, including her uncle's. She now presides over FIVI, Italy's federation of independent growers, and is one of the country's most respected winemakers — and this bottle is the argument that Soave isn't the only place Garganega can sing. 'Camporengo' is simply the name of the plot. Fermented in tank and aged eight months on the lees, certified organic, hand-harvested.

Food Pairing: seasonal vegetables, green salads, pan-seared white fish dishes, shellfish, clams, scallops, vegetable risotto, light gnocchi, herbal pasta.