Coffele
SOAVE | VERONA
VENETO
| Founded: | 1971 | |
| Owner: | Alberto & Chiara Coffele | |
| Winemaker: | Alberto Coffele | |
| Hectares under vines: | 25ha | |
| Altitude above sea level: | 120M to 400m | |
| Average annual production: | 120,000 bottles | |
| Green code: | Certified organic |
WHAT THEY SAY
“I define myself as a ‘young traditionalist’. Since 1994, with the supervision of my father “Beppino”, I personally take care of the production: from the choice of which root stock to plant, to when to start the bottling process”. –Alberto Coffele Immediately considered “one of the most promising Veneto winemakers”, Alberto qualified from the prestigious Agricultural Institute of San Michele all’Adige and started his own career in the family business. He was only 30 years old when he proudly received the first major award for his work, the Tre Bicchieri [Three Wineglasses] for the Soave Classico DOC Ca’ Visco 2003, a source of great satisfaction
WHAT WE SAY
An impressive array of wines from the highest vineyards in the Soave Classico zone. The vineyards face south-south-west and there are notable differences between the southern soils (calcareous) and those to the north (basaltic). The former offer to the wines higher acidity, finesse and longevity, while the darker volcanic soils give more body and complexity. These are lively, appealing wines.
WINES WE IMPORT:
WHITES:
Soave Classico Castel Cerino DOCG (Garganega) Soave Classico Ca`Visco DOCG (Garganega, Trebbiano) Soave Classico Alzari DOCG (Garganega)
REDS: Valpolicella DOC (Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara) Nuj, Rosso Del Veneto IGT (75% Merlot, 25% blend of Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon) Amarone DOCG (Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara)
SWEET:
Vino Passito Le Sponde IGT (Garganega)