2023 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.
Brilliant pale straw colour with greenish tinged edges and a watery hue. Jumping out of the glass are spicy pear and red apple skin aromas which are intermeshed with some lime, quince and slate notes. Fleshy ripe pear, red apple and quince flavours have a mouth filling effect and provide ample textural volume. Lime and wet stone characters linger across the back half. Excellent intensity with crisp acidity lending a refreshing feel to the long, beautifully shaped finish.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
Alc. 12%