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Garganega grapes are mainly grown in the Veneto region of northeast Italy. Garganega grapes are believed to have originated in Greece, however they have been cultivated in Italy for centuries.
In the Soave region, Garganega is the primary grape and can compose anywhere from 70 to 100% of the blend with Trebbiano and Chardonnay being its usual blending partners. Garganega grapes ripen late and often have high yields.
Garganega wines produce a delicate flavours that often taste of greengage plums, lemon, almond and spice. They are well balanced and have the potential to improve with bottle age for a decade or more.
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