“I Palchi” Soave Classico Foscarino DOC 2023

Inama | Veneto
Soc. Agr. di Inama Giuseppe s.s. | Località Biacche 50 | IT 37047 San Bonifacio

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In the annals of northern Italian wine history, I Palchi marks a turning point – the moment when Stefano Inama realised that he had created a white wine of monumental stature, capable of rivalling the world's great Burgundies. Born out of a visionary quest for "maximum purity", as Alessio Inama puts it, this Soave Classico represents not only the estate's flagship white wine, but a new dimension in what the ancient Garganega grape is capable of achieving on volcanic soil. The name I Palchi – the terraces – is more than just a geographical designation. It refers to those broad, terraced slopes of Monte Foscarino, which for over half a century have been characterised by the traditional Veronese pergolas of the Garganega. Here, on this extinct volcano that has watched over the Po Valley for 30 million years, Giuseppe Inama began his quiet crusade in the 1960s. Whilst other producers focused on quantity in the lowlands, he recognised the extraordinary potential of these ancient terraced vineyards – an intuition that has today left his grandchildren a legacy of inestimable value.

The terroir of I Palchi is a geological marvel: basaltic lava soils, interspersed with volcanic tuff and the characteristic "red horizons" – those iron-rich clay layers formed by the weathering of volcanic rock. These ancient vines, between 30 and 70 years old, are deeply rooted in this mineral-rich subsoil, whilst the constant wind from Lake Garda makes the grapes smaller and thicker-skinned – a natural concentration process that exponentially increases their aromatic intensity. Since 2019, Inama has pursued an uncompromising quality strategy with 'I Palchi': a selection is made from the finest micro-plots of the old Pergola vineyards, resulting in a wine that is unrivalled. The optimal exposure, the unique microclimate and meticulous vineyard management produce grapes of such exceptional quality that they deserve separate vinification and their own label. Vinification takes place using a carefully considered combination: 50% in large wooden casks for structure and complexity, 30% in barriques for subtle depth, and 20% in stainless steel to preserve the primary fruit aromas. The label – a scientific study of a lunar eclipse from the *Universal Magazine of Knowledge and Pleasure* of 1764 – symbolises the Enlightenment spirit of the Inama family: humanity at the centre of the universe, thirsting for knowledge and perfection.

Straw yellow with green highlights. Intense aromas of stone fruit and citrus blend with floral notes of chamomile and white blossoms, whilst the characteristic volcanic minerality – salty, ashy notes reminiscent of basalt lava – lends the wine its unmistakable identity. On the palate, a wine of monumental structure unfolds: full-bodied and silky, with a creamy texture underpinned by lively acidity. Aromas of mango, pears and a hint of vanilla lead into an endless, mineral-driven final that lingers for minutes on end. I Palchi is more than just a Soave Classico – it is Inama's answer to the question of just how far the boundaries of Garganega can be pushed on volcanic terroir. SUPERIORE.DE