Pra Soave Classico Otto

Pra Soave Classico Otto is a 100% Garganega white wine from Veneto, Italy, bottled at 12% ABV in a standard 750ml format. It earned 93 points from Wine Enthusiast for its 2023 vintage and landed at #70 on Wine Spectator's Top 100 list for 2024 — a remarkable showing for a Soave Classico at its price tier.

Quick Facts: ABV: 12%  |  Origin: Soave Classico, Veneto, Italy  |  Style: Stainless Steel-Aged White  |  Producer: Azienda Agricola Prà (Graziano Prà)

Production & Heritage

Azienda Agricola Prà is based in Monteforte d'Alpone, in the heart of the Soave Classico zone. Founder Graziano Prà has long championed Garganega as a serious variety, farming his 30- to 60-year-old vines under organic viticulture practices. What distinguishes the Otto cuvée is its dual-terroir sourcing: fruit comes from both the Monte Bisson zone's limestone-rich soils — which contribute tension and acidity — and surrounding volcanic soils that lend body, salinity, and minerality. After hand harvesting, fermentation takes place in stainless steel, followed by 4 to 6 months of aging on the lees, building texture without masking the grape's aromatic purity.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: White peach and pear lead the nose, followed by jasmine and hawthorn blossom. Delicate lemon zest and a faint almond note emerge with air, creating a fragrant and inviting opening.

Taste: The entry is juicy and bright, with candied citrus rind and green apple giving way to ripe stone fruit at mid-palate. A creamy texture from extended lees contact balances the wine's lively acidity, while cucumber-like freshness keeps the profile taut and focused. White pepper and honeydew melon surface toward the peak, adding subtle complexity.

Finish: Medium in length, the finish carries persistent minerality with a saline edge that reflects the volcanic soils. Lime and almond linger cleanly, drawing you back for another sip.

How to Drink Prà Otto

Serve well chilled at 8–10°C (46–50°F) to let the aromatic detail unfold without muting the texture. This wine is exceptional on its own as an aperitivo but also holds up beautifully with food. A classic Venetian Spritz made with Prà Otto in place of still prosecco adds mineral depth to the cocktail. A White Wine Sangria benefits from the wine's stone-fruit character and floral aromatics. For a simple Hugo Spritz variation, its jasmine and honeydew notes pair naturally with elderflower liqueur and fresh mint.

Best For

• An impressive aperitivo pour for a summer dinner party
• Gifting to a wine enthusiast exploring Italian white wines beyond Pinot Grigio
• Pairing with a multi-course seafood meal
• Stocking a home wine collection with a critically acclaimed, everyday-priced Soave

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Prà Otto taste like? Prà Otto delivers juicy stone fruit, candied citrus, and green apple layered over a creamy, mineral-driven palate. Jasmine, white pepper, and a saline finish give it more complexity than most entry-level Soave wines.

How does Prà Otto compare to Pieropan Soave Classico? Both are benchmark Soave Classico wines made from Garganega and priced similarly, but Prà Otto tends toward a creamier texture from extended lees aging, while Pieropan leans slightly leaner with more pronounced citrus and chalky minerality. The dual-terroir blend of volcanic and limestone soils in Prà Otto also gives it a distinctive saline quality.

Is Prà Otto good for sipping on its own? Absolutely — the balance of ripe fruit, floral aromatics, and bright acidity makes it a rewarding stand-alone pour, especially chilled on a warm evening.

Where is Prà Otto made? It is produced by Azienda Agricola Prà in Monteforte d'Alpone, located within the Soave Classico denomination in Veneto, northeastern Italy. The vineyards sit on a mix of volcanic and limestone soils in the historic hillside core of the appellation.

What foods pair well with Prà Otto? Grilled branzino or other white fish match the wine's minerality and citrus lift. Fresh burrata with heirloom tomatoes mirrors its creamy texture. Risotto with asparagus and lemon complements its herbaceous notes. Seared scallops echo the wine's subtle sweetness, and lighter charcuterie like prosciutto di San Daniele balances its acidity.

What sizes does Prà Otto come in? Prà Soave Classico Otto is widely available in the standard 750ml bottle.

Is Prà Otto worth the price? Prà Otto sits in the value-driven tier of Soave Classico yet consistently scores 90+ points from major critics, including 93 points from Wine Enthusiast. For a hand-harvested, organically farmed wine from old vines, it punches well above its weight.

Why Prà Otto?

Repeat appearances on Wine Spectator's Top 100 — in both 2018 and 2024 — confirm that Prà Otto is not a one-vintage wonder but a reliably outstanding Soave Classico. The dual-terroir approach, drawing Garganega from both limestone and volcanic parcels, gives the wine a tension between richness and salinity that few peers replicate at this level. Extended lees contact in stainless steel preserves the grape's floral purity while adding a creamy mid-palate weight that elevates what could otherwise be a simple white. In a category often dismissed as basic, Prà Otto is the bottle that repeatedly reminds critics — and drinkers — how serious Garganega can be.