New to Our Wine Distribution Portfolio from Veneto: Areté, Volcanic Wines from Soave

From the hills of Soave in Veneto, we present a new addition to our Italian wine distribution portfolio from September 2023: Areté, an artisanal Soave from volcanic vineyards

Aretè, the volcanic wines of Soave by Alessandro Aldegheri

Alessandro Aldegheri, who comes from a farming family with roots in the heart of Colognola ai Colli, launched his wine project "Aretè" in 2021. After studying agronomy, he decided to found his own wine estate so that he could bottle his vision and his winemaking philosophy. Alessandro's aim is to give the fullest expression to the Soave area, working with dedication and careful respect for the terroir.

The Simple Beauty of the Soave Terroir

Lying east of Verona, the Soave wine region stretches towards the Lessini Mountains and is characterised by hilly terrain between 100 and 500 metres above sea level. The continental climate, sheltered from cold winds by the Alps to the north and tempered by the breezes flowing down from the valleys north of Lake Garda, creates an ideal environment for Soave's native grape varieties, such as Garganega and Trebbiano di Soave. The hillside areas, including the UGA Monte di Colognola, help to rein in the vigour of Soave's native varieties. Limestone and volcanic basalt soils further enrich the complexity of the terroir, reflecting the great diversity of Soave and the work of its quality-minded producers.

Aretè Soave DOC: The Wine of Balance

Aretè Soave DOC, recently released with the 2022 vintage, is the fruit of Alessandro's commitment and dedication. Spontaneously fermented, with yields below 84 hl/ha, this wine is an authentic expression of the volcanic hillside and limestone foothill terroir of Soave. The 40- to 50-year-old vines, trained on the traditional "pergola veronese" system, give a wine with sulphurous, flinty notes that blend with citrus and floral hints, offering a unique character and a crisp, refreshing palate with a saline finish.

With just 15,000 bottles a year joining our wine distribution portfolio from September 2023, Aretè Soave DOC 2022 is a rarity to savour and enjoy. Alessandro's philosophy is to respect the terroir, carefully studying Soave's soils and dividing his own sub-zones into individual parcels. This allows him to craft a wine that gives the finest expression of its chosen territory.

Aretè, the Balance Between Soave's Past and Future

"Aretè" means "virtue" in Ancient Greek, and the name reflects Alessandro Aldegheri's vision of creating a wine that harmonises Soave's present with its future. Aretè Soave DOC 2022 strikes the perfect balance between the area's winemaking tradition and innovation in vinification.

We are proud to add Aretè Soave DOC 2022 to our selection of artisanal wines. This wine bears witness to Alessandro Aldegheri's passion and dedication in crafting an authentic, one-of-a-kind wine that reflects both the virtues of its maker and the value of the terroir.

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The wines of Azienda Agricola Areté di Alessandro Aldegheri are available through the official distribution channels of Wine Terroir Import: send us an email or contact your local sales representative for orders and reservations!

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