Ca' Rugate

San Michele Soave Classico Garganega

8.7115 ratings
8.69 pro ratings
Soave, Verona, Veneto, Italy
Garganega
Top Notes For
Eric Grasser

Light, acidic and tangy. Nice aromas of meadow flowers, orange peel and melon with flavors of lemon, peach and chamomile tea with just a touch of roundness on the wine. An enjoyable wine and more straightforward than the Monte Fiorentine (which is more preferable and very highly considered).

Light, acidic and tangy. Nice aromas of meadow flowers, orange peel and melon with flavors of lemon, peach and chamomile tea with just a touch of roundness on the wine. An enjoyable wine and more straightforward than the Monte Fiorentine (which is more preferable and very highly considered).

Feb 15th, 2021
Ahmaud T

Without a doubt, this is one is the best white wines I've had. Immensely drinkable, it's refreshing without being boring, and flavorful without being heavy.

Without a doubt, this is one is the best white wines I've had. Immensely drinkable, it's refreshing without being boring, and flavorful without being heavy.

4 people found it helpfulMay 21st, 2014
Eric Gardner

I love Soave, Soave Bola's success gave it a bad name, but man... when you come home from a crappy day of work, Soave is a good friend. 2013 vintage

I love Soave, Soave Bola's success gave it a bad name, but man... when you come home from a crappy day of work, Soave is a good friend. 2013 vintage

3 people found it helpfulMar 24th, 2015
Devina Tarpine

Nice, soft, and low acidity

Nice, soft, and low acidity

2 people found it helpfulJan 2nd, 2013
Ken Z
8.8

Drank 8/15/18. Paired with salmon, but I think it would pair well with calamari, mussels, and lighter fare as well.

I believe this is 100% Garganega. Nose of stone fruits, with yellow peach and nectarine. Hints of musty earthy scents show as it warms. I preferred this one a bit cooler. Medium body with peach and lemon curd. Nice acidity on the refreshing, but relatively short finish. A more interesting pinot grigio alternative for fans of Italian white wine. Nice

3/22/7/4/2 + 50 = 88 pts.

Drank 8/15/18. Paired with salmon, but I think it would pair well with calamari, mussels, and lighter fare as well.

I believe this is 100% Garganega. Nose of stone fruits, with yellow peach and nectarine. Hints of musty earthy scents show as it warms. I preferred this one a bit cooler. Medium body with peach and lemon curd. Nice acidity on the refreshing, but relatively short finish. A more interesting pinot grigio alternative for fans of Italian white wine. Nice

3/22/7/4/2 + 50 = 88 pts.

1 person found it helpfulAug 16th, 2018
Erik Helms

Sommelier/Wine & Beer Buyer Whole Foods Oakland

8.8

Somewhat flabby, and quite creamy. Still delivers mixed nuts, salinity, and some citrus.

Somewhat flabby, and quite creamy. Still delivers mixed nuts, salinity, and some citrus.

Jun 4th, 2016
Jenny Hemmer

Melon, pear, lemon zest.

Melon, pear, lemon zest.

May 23rd, 2016
Joe Paradise

Light orange and stone fruits with a clean minerality in the background. Palate is ripe and supple but not heavy. Fresh, balanced and very drinkable

Light orange and stone fruits with a clean minerality in the background. Palate is ripe and supple but not heavy. Fresh, balanced and very drinkable

Dec 27th, 2015
Makoto Someya

Dry and fresh. Slight rich. Citrus, pineapple. Slightly stimulated on my tongue. Quite good balance between fruitiness and acidity. 2021 @1980, Toscany JH, 230813-230815

Dry and fresh. Slight rich. Citrus, pineapple. Slightly stimulated on my tongue. Quite good balance between fruitiness and acidity. 2021 @1980, Toscany JH, 230813-230815

Aug 13th, 2023
Brandon Thiessen

Tropical, pineapple and lemon curd; yellow apple, sweet hay, crème caramel. Nice, medium+ acid.

Tropical, pineapple and lemon curd; yellow apple, sweet hay, crème caramel. Nice, medium+ acid.

Aug 11th, 2023