2022 Pieropan Soave Classico

The Pieropan winery is in the heart of the Classico zone and dates back to 1890. Leonildo ‘Nino’ Pieropan, who sadly passed away in 2018, was the first to show the world just how great Garganega, and Italian white wine, can be. He recognised the importance of terroir early on, acquiring various hillside vineyards and expanding the prestigious Calvarino and La Rocca vineyards, first made as single vineyard crus in 1971 and 1978 respectively.
Today, sons Dario (winemaker) and Andrea (viticulturist) continue the family tradition. The brothers have converted all of their vineyards to organic and are overseeing the new winery being built amongst the vineyards just outside the village. Made mostly from Garganega grapes with the inclusion of 15% Trebbiano di Soave.
Bright pale straw colour with highlights of green around the outskirts and a watery hue. Lightly spiced pear and red apple scents sail from the glass followed by some lime and slatey mineral notes. Delicious pear, red apple and lime fruits are energised by racy mineral laced acidity and infusions of fresh herbs. Excellent intensity with a river stone like mouth feel finishing dry and crisp. Concludes with a lingering stony mineral element on the long bristling aftertaste.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
Alc. 12%

Other Reviews….
Brothers Dario, the oenologist and Andrea, the agronomist, are responsible for more than 70ha of proprietary vineyards across both volcanic and limestone sites, while championing the indigenous varieties, Garganega and Trebbiano di Soave. Telltale aromas of white pepper, jasmine and ripe orchard fruit accents. While this is a blend from a litany of sites, each is vinified separately before blending. A fine smoky plume across an effortless, tenacious finish. A delicious, easygoing and highly fidelitous expression of the region. Drink or hold.
92 points
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