The 2008 Soave Classico makes a great introduction to the Inama house style. Smoke, minerals, flowers and peaches come together in a mid-weight yet richly-textured style. As is often the case, Inama’s Soave Classico delivers tons of value for the money. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2013. Inama makes some of the richest whites in Veneto readers are likely to come across. The top bottlings (Soave Vigneto di Foscarino and Vigneto du Lot) are aged in French oak and see frequent batnonnage (stirring of the fine lees), which gives the wines much of their signature depth. All of the Soaves are 100% Garganega. Unfortunately I wasn’t able to taste any new reds from Inama for this article, but at their best they are at least as equally compelling as the whites. Importer: Dalla Terra, Napa, CA; tel. (707) 259-5405

Garganega 100% Subtle notes of pears and apples with some blanched almonds. Medium to high acid and moderate concentration of peachy / poached pear flavours. Light to medium body. Medium+ finish.