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The Wine Scene: by Jill A. Ditmire
posted: Sept. 29, 2017
Tasty Tweener
Once upon a time a fashion-forward person put away their white clothing after Labor Day. Perhaps a pair of white sneakers could still be worn, but those skirts, shirts, jackets and pants were packed away until Memorial Day of the following year. These days, it seems that anything goes when it comes to clothing color, texture and season. A lot of wine drinkers pack away their bottled whites when the temperatures drop. I for one, enjoy it year round. If you are somewhere in between, you might want to try a classic Italian white blend that is both crisp and refreshing yet smooth and comforting and can be enjoyed despite the days weather forecast.
Soave (pronounced "Swah-vay") is a town in Italy and also a region where only white wine grapes are grown. Like the French, the Italians often identify a wine on the label by the area in which its grown rather than the type of grape in the bottle. Soave is a blend of grapes. The Pieropan family has been making wine in the region for over 50 years and the 2016 blend is Garganega (gar-guh-neg-uh) and Trebbiano (treb-ee-on-oh) di Soave. A floral nose of honeysuckle leads to a fruity palate with notes of apricot and pear and a nutty touch of almond with a creamy lush finish. This dry, food-friendly wine can be served chilled or at room temperature and is tasty with Indian cuisine, vegan dishes, or light proteins like chicken or fish. Affordably priced and widely available, it's a wine worth the try if you're easing your palate from one season to another.
Jill A. Ditmire is an Omnimedia wine specialist, AWS certified wine judge, freelance broadcast journalist and 20+ year home owner in the Warfleigh neighborhood of Broad Ripple. Send your questions and comments to Jill at
jill@broadripplegazette.com
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