Appellation · Veneto · Italy

Gambellara

DOC - Garganega showcase, 6 wine styles (Gambellara/Superiore/Spumante/Classico/Vin Santo/Vin Santo Classico), Calvarina volcano basalt, parent Recioto di Gambellara DOCG

Grapes GarganegaDurella

History

Gambellara zone cultivated Garganega for centuries alongside neighboring Soave. Calvarina volcano created unique basalt terroir (distinct from Soave limestone). DOC status recognized Garganega quality from volcanic soils. 6 wine styles developed (Gambellara, Superiore, Spumante, Classico, Vin Santo Classico, Recioto). Vin Santo tradition: grapes dried on/off vine to 16% potential alcohol, 2-year minimum aging. Recioto di Gambellara DOCG granted 2008 for sweet passito (Classico + Spumante styles). Volcanic soils rich in potassium + magnesium from basaltic lava + tufa degradation. Local eateries feature Gambellara wines. Vicenza province tourism. Shares Garganega grape with Soave but volcanic vs limestone terroir creates distinct profile.

At a glance

Climate
Continental climate; Vicenza province; Calvarina volcano basalt soils; volcanic terroir (basalt vs Soave limestone); foot of Calvarina volcano; tufa + basaltic lava outcroppings; potassium + magnesium enriched from volcanic degradation; hillside vineyards; Garganega ideal terroir
Signature wines
Gambellara DOC (Garganega 80%+, dry white, volcanic basalt minerality, Vicenza province); Gambellara Classico Vin Santo (dried-grape sweet, 2-year aged, 16% potential alcohol); parent to Recioto di Gambellara DOCG (sweet white passito, Calvarina volcano, 2008)
What sets it apart
6 wine styles in single DOC (Gambellara/Superiore/Spumante/Classico/Vin Santo/Recioto); Garganega 80%+ shares with Soave; Calvarina volcano basalt terroir (vs Soave limestone); volcanic soils potassium + magnesium enriched; parent to Recioto di Gambellara DOCG 2008; Vin Santo 2-year aged dried-grape; tufa + basaltic lava; local eateries featured; Vicenza province; volcanic minerality distinct from Soave
  • 6 wine styles (Gambellara, Superiore, Spumante, Classico, Vin Santo Classico, Recioto sub-DOC)
  • Garganega 80% minimum (shares with Soave)
  • Calvarina volcano basalt terroir (distinct from Soave limestone)
  • volcanic soils enriched potassium + magnesium
  • tufa + basaltic lava outcroppings
  • Vin Santo 2-year aging, grapes dried to 16% potential alcohol
  • parent to Recioto di Gambellara DOCG 2008 (sweet white passito)
  • local eateries feature
  • Vicenza province
  • neighbor to Soave
  • volcanic minerality distinct profile