Calvarino
Calvarino is situated in the heart of the Soave Classico zone and is the ancient cornerstone of the
family’s vineyards, bought in 1901. The name derives from ‘Little Calvary’ referring to the difficulties in working the land and the tortuously winding path to the bottom.
The first label was released as far back as 1971 and the wine is a perfect exemple of true Soave.
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Appellation
Soave Classico DOC.
Geographical location
Vineyards are located in the hillside of Soave Classico
Grape varieties
Garganega 70% - Trebbiano di Soave 30%.
Average age of vines
30-60 years old
Vineyard characteristics
Volcanic soils, basalt rich, from the Eocene era.
Altitude 200-300 m above sea level, facing north west
Yields
60 hl per hectare (2 kilos per vine)
Training system
Traditional pergola veronese with 4000 vines per hectare
Agricolture
All the production is certified organic
Buds per vine
8 buds per vine
Harvest
Hand-picked, often in two times to select the ripest grapes. Picking begins in mid-September for Trebbiano di Soave and in October for the Garganega grapes
Vinification
The grapes are de-stemmed and crushed. The free run juice is fermented separately at low temperature (between 14-18°C) in glass-lined cement tanks.
Organoleptic properties
Color - Pale straw yellow, with greenish reflections when young; golden nuances with aging.
Nose - The aroma is fresh, flowery with aromas of elderflower, lemon and cherry.
Tasting notes - The palate is dry, well balanced and elegant, with tremendous length and finesse. Alcoholic content: 12.5° Total acidity: 5.5 ‰ - 6 ‰
Ageing
The wine ages in glass-lined cement tanks for a year. During this period, it remains on the fine lees for increased richness and complexity.
After bottling, it ages slowly in the bottle for a few months before release
Serving suggestions
It makes an excellent aperitif and partners a wide range of dishes, especially vegetable quiches, delicately-flavoured fish, shellfish and cheese soufflés. Serve at 12-14°C
Awards
Year |
Pubblication |
Date |
Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Wine Advocate - Robert Parker | 12-10-2023 | 94 |
| 2021 | Wine Spectator | 14-02-2024 | 91 |
| 2021 | Vinous | 12-03-2023 | 94 |
| 2021 | Vitae | 03-11-2023 | Quattro Viti |
| 2021 | Veronelli | 26-10-2023 | Tre Stelle Oro |
| 2021 | Falstaff | 24-10-2023 | 93 |
| 2021 | WOW! The Italian Wine Competition | 27-10-2023 | Argento |
| 2021 | GuidaBio | 19-10-2023 | Foglia d'Oro |
| 2021 | Gambero Rosso | 15-10-2023 | Tre Bicchieri |
| 2021 | Vini Buoni d'Italia | 22-09-2023 | Corona - TOP 300 |
| 2021 | Wine and Spirits | 16-08-2023 | 94 - Top 100 |
| 2021 | The WineHunter | 16-08-2023 | Oro |
| 2021 | Wine Enthusiast | 26-06-2023 | 96 |
| 2021 | DWWA | 16-06-2023 | 91 - SILVER |
| 2021 | James Suckling | 26-04-2023 | 94 |
| 2020 | Wine and Spirits | 11-04-2023 | 92 |
| 2020 | Decanter - Best Wines of the year | 01-01-2023 | 93 |
| 2020 | Wine Spectator | 30-11-2022 | 92 |
| 2020 | Veronelli | 24-10-2022 | Tre Stelle Oro |
| 2020 | James Suckling | 25-07-2022 | 94 |
| 2020 | Vinous | 08-04-2022 | 93 |
| 2020 | Slow Wine | 01-09-2022 | Vino Slow |
| 2019 | Falstaff | 26-10-2020 | 93 |
| 2019 | Wine Enthusiast | 01-11-2022 | TOP 100 cellar selection #20 |
| 2019 | Wine Enthusiast | 15-03-2022 | 95 |
| 2019 | Vinous | 08-04-2022 | 94 |
| 2019 | GuidaBio | 22-02-2022 | Foglia d'Oro |
| 2019 | Wine Spectator | 27-01-2022 | 92 |
| 2019 | Terroir Sense Wine - Ian D’Agata | 17-01-2022 | 94 |
| 2019 | Vitae | 18-11-2021 | quattro viti |
| 2019 | Guida Vini Buoni D'Italia | 20-09-2021 | Corona |
| 2019 | Gambero Rosso | 17-09-2021 | Tre Bicchieri |
| 2019 | Slow Wine | 01-09-2021 | Vino Slow |
| 2019 | James Suckling | 01-09-2021 | 94 |
| 2019 | Wow! The Italian Wine competition | 01-09-2021 | Medaglia d'oro |
| 2018 | Wine Enthusiast | 01-09-2021 | 95 |
| 2018 | Wine Spectator | 01-09-2020 | 92 |
| 2018 | Decanter | 01-09-2020 | 88 - Bronze medal |
| 2018 | Vinous | 01-09-2020 | 91 |
| 2018 | Gambero Rosso | 01-09-2020 | Tre Bicchieri |
| 2018 | Falstaff | 31-08-2020 | Soave Trophy - 94 punti |
| 2017 | Wine & Spirits | 01-09-2020 | 93 punti |
| 2017 | Sommelier Wine Awards | 01-05-2020 | Silver Medal |
| 2017 | James Suckling | 01-09-2019 | 94 |
| 2017 | Decanter | 01-09-2019 | 92 |
| 2017 | Wine Enthusiast | 01-09-2019 | 95 Editor's Choice |
| 2017 | Doctor Wine | 01-09-2019 | 95 punti - Faccino Doctor Wine |
| 2017 | Wine Spectator | 01-09-2019 | 91 |
| 2017 | Gambero Rosso | 01-09-2019 | Tre Bicchieri |
| 2016 | Wine Enthusiast | 01-09-2019 | 96 Cellar Selection |
| 2016 | Wine Spectator | 01-09-2019 | 90 |
| 2016 | Robert Parker | 01-06-2019 | 94+ |
| 2016 | Fiona Beckett Decanter.com | 29-03-2019 | 93 |
| 2016 | Sommelier Wine Awards | 01-05-2019 | Silver Medal |
| 2016 | James Suckling | 01-12-2018 | 94 |
| 2016 | Gambero Rosso | 01-09-2018 | Tre Bicchieri |
| 2016 | Slow Wine | 01-09-2018 | Vino Slow |
| 2016 | Doctor Wine | 28-08-2018 | 96 |
| 2015 | Robert Parker | 01-06-2019 | 93 |
| 2015 | Sommelier Wine Awards | 09-05-2018 | Bronze Medal |
| 2015 | Wine Spectator | 31-03-2018 | 91 |
| 2015 | Wine Enthusiast | 01-02-2018 | 96 |
| 2015 | James Suckling.com | 25-10-2017 | 94 |
| 2015 | Faccino Doctor Wine | 01-10-2017 | 95 |
| 2015 | Bibenda 2018 | 30-09-2017 | 5 Grappoli |
| 2015 | L'Espresso | 01-09-2017 | Migliori 50 vini da bere subito |
| 2015 | Gambero Rosso | 01-09-2017 | Tre Bicchieri |
| 2015 | Merum 2017 | 01-08-2017 | Two Hearts |
| 2015 | Guida Vini Buoni D'Italia 2018 | 01-08-2017 | Corona |
| 2015 | Vinous | 01-07-2017 | 91+ |
| 2015 | Gardini Notes / The Wine Killers | 01-06-2017 | 94 |
| 2014 | Robert Parker | 20-12-2015 | 92 |
| 2014 | Vinous | 01-06-2016 | 94 |
| 2014 | Sommelier Wine Awards | 03-07-2017 | Silver Medal |
| 2014 | James Suckling.com | 20-11-2016 | 94 |
| 2014 | Wine Spectator | 01-02-2017 | 90 |
| 2014 | www.wine.com | 10-10-2016 | 92 |
| 2014 | Faccino Doctor Wine | 01-10-2016 | 96 |
| 2014 | Slow Wine | 01-09-2016 | Vino Slow |
| 2014 | Guida Vini Buoni D'Italia 2016 | 01-08-2016 | Corona |
| 2014 | Gardini Notes / The Wine Killers | 01-06-2016 | 93 |
| 2013 | Wine Enthusiast | 19-10-2016 | Top 100 Wines for 2016 |
| 2013 | Wine Enthusiast | 01-04-2016 | 94 |
| 2013 | Wine Spectator | 31-12-2015 | 91 |
| 2013 | James Suckling.com | 20-09-2015 | 94 |
| 2013 | L'Espresso | 01-09-2015 | Vini dell'Eccellenza |
| 2013 | Gambero Rosso | 01-08-2015 | Tre Bicchieri |
| 2013 | Guida Vini Buoni D'Italia 2016 | 01-08-2015 | Corona |
| 2012 | Wine Enthusiast | 23-10-2015 | Top 100 Wines for 2015 |
| 2012 | Migliori Vini d'Italia 2015 | 01-08-2014 | 92 |
| 2012 | Wine Enthusiast | 15-03-2015 | 93 |
| 2012 | Wine Spectator | 31-01-2015 | 91 |
| 2012 | Robert Parker | 20-12-2015 | 93 |
| 2012 | Vinibuoni 2015 | 01-12-2014 | Corona Col Touring |
| 2011 | James Suckling.com | 12-08-2013 | 92 |
| 2011 | Wine Advocate | 01-10-2013 | 93 |
| 2011 | Wine Enthusiast | 30-06-2014 | 92 |
| 2011 | Wine Enthusiast | 01-06-2014 | 92 |
| 2010 | Decanter | 01-01-2013 | Silver |
| 2010 | Decanter | 01-09-2012 | 89 |
| 2010 | James Suckling.com | 07-06-2013 | 92 |
| 2010 | Vinous | 01-03-2014 | 93 |
| 2010 | Wine Spectator | 31-08-2013 | 90 |
| 2010 | Guida ai Migliori Vini d'Italia | 30-08-2014 | Vino dell'anno |
| 2010 | Slow Wine | 30-08-2014 | Grande Vino |
| 2009 | Gambero Rosso | 01-01-2012 | Tre Bicchieri |
| 2009 | International Wine Cellar | 01-10-2011 | 93 |
| 2009 | Tom Hyland | 01-07-2011 | 4 stelle |
| 2009 | Wine Advocate | 01-02-2012 | 94 |
| 2009 | Wine Enthusiast | 01-08-2011 | 91 |
| 2009 | Wine Spectator | 31-08-2012 | 91 |
| 2008 | Gambero Rosso | 01-01-2011 | Tre Bicchieri |
| 2008 | Wine Advocate | 01-02-2011 | 92 |
| 2008 | Wine Enthusiast | 01-08-2011 | 90 |
| 2008 | Wine Spectator | 30-09-2011 | 90 |
| 2007 | Gambero Rosso | 01-01-2010 | Tre Bicchieri |
| 2007 | Wine Advocate | 01-10-2009 | 92 |
| 2007 | Wine Spectator | 01-01-2011 | 89 |
| 2006 | Gambero Rosso | 01-01-2009 | Tre Bicchieri |
| 2006 | The International Wine Review | 01-02-2009 | 92 |
| 2006 | The Tasting Panel | 01-02-2009 | 90 |
| 2006 | Wine Advocate | 01-10-2008 | 90 |
| 2006 | Wine Enthusiast | 01-12-2009 | 89 |
| 2006 | Wine Spectator | 31-05-2009 | 90 |
| 2005 | Gambero Rosso | 01-01-2008 | Tre Bicchieri |
| 2005 | International Wine Cellar | 01-04-2008 | 92 |
| 2005 | Wine Advocate | 01-10-2007 | 89 |
| 2005 | Wine Review Online | 25-09-2007 | 90 |
| 2005 | Wine Spectator | 31-03-2008 | 88 |
| 2004 | Gambero Rosso | 01-01-2007 | Tre Bicchieri |
| 2004 | Wine Advocate | 01-10-2007 | 90 |
| 2004 | Wine Spectator | 30-04-2007 | 88 |
| 2003 | Gambero Rosso | 01-01-2006 | Tre Bicchieri |
| 2002 | Wine & Spirits | 01-08-2004 | 88 |
| 2002 | Wine Advocate | 01-08-2004 | 88 |
| 2002 | Wine Spectator | 15-06-2004 | 90 |
| 2001 | Wine Advocate | 01-12-2002 | 90 |
| 2001 | Wine Enthusiast | 01-07-2003 | 91 |
| 2001 | Wine Spectator | 31-07-2003 | 89 |
| 2000 | Wine Spectator | 16-10-2001 | 92 |