Soave classico
Our liveliest and most youthful style from Soave Classico, the Pieropan family has been producing this wine since the early 1900’s.
Generous, pleasingly fresh and versatile, it is made from the traditional varieties of Garganega and Trebbiano di Soave grown in family-owned vineyards situated in the Soave Classico region.
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Appellation
Soave Classico DOC.
Geographical location
Vineyards are located in the hillside of Soave Classico
Grape varieties
Garganega 85% Trebbiano di Soave 15%.
Average age of the vines
6-60 years, depending on the vineyard
Vineyard characteristics
Volcanic and limestone soils, located at 100-300 m above sea level, west aspect
Yields
80-90 hl per hectare (2.5 kg per vine)
Training system
Guyot trained with 4800 vines per hectare and pergola veronese with 3000 vines per hectare
Agriculture methods
All the production is certified organic
Buds per vine
8-10 buds per vine
Harvest
Hand-picking, starting from mid-September for the Trebbiano di Soave and from October for the
Garganega
Vinification
The grapes are destemmed and crushed in a protective environment. Free run juice is fermented at low temperatures (between 14-18°C) in glass-lined cement tanks.
Tasting profile
Color: Brilliant pale lemon colour. Perfume: The nose is delicate, with reminiscent aromas of almond blossoms and marzipan. Palate: Good fruit concentration on the palate, nicely balanced by a zesty acidity that enhances its long finish. Alcohol content: 12%, Total acidity: 5.5 ‰
Ageing
The wine remains in glass-lined cement tanks on the fine lees for a period which varies according to
the vintage. In the spring following the harvest, the wine is bottled and then released after at least a further
month in bottle.
Pairings
It makes an excellent partner for soups, starters, especially vegetable based such as asparagus,
peas, courgette, egg-based dishes or seafood and fresh water fish dishes. It is an excellent aperitif,
especially when served with simple canapés. Serve at 12°C.
Awards
Year |
Pubblication |
Date |
Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Wine Advocate - Robert Parker | 12-10-2023 | 91 |
| 2022 | Wine Spectator | 12-02-2024 | 90 |
| 2022 | Vinous | 12-03-2023 | 90 |
| 2022 | Falstaff | 24-10-2023 | 91 |
| 2022 | Wine Enthusiast | 26-06-2023 | 92 |
| 2022 | James Suckling | 26-04-2023 | 92 |
| 2021 | Wine Spectator | 06-12-2023 | 90 |
| 2021 | Wine and spirits | 11-04-2023 | 91 |
| 2021 | James Suckling | 25-07-2022 | 92 |
| 2021 | Vinous | 08-04-2022 | 91 |
| 2020 | GuidaBio | 22-02-2022 | 4 foglie verdi |
| 2020 | Vinous | 08-04-2022 | 91 |
| 2020 | Wine Spectator | 27-01-2022 | 91 |
| 2020 | James Suckling | 01-09-2021 | 92 |
| 2020 | Falstaff | 18-10-2021 | 92 |
| 2019 | Wine Spectator | 01-09-2020 | 91 |
| 2019 | James Suckling | 01-09-2020 | 92 |
| 2019 | Wine Enthusiast | 01-09-2020 | 94 |
| 2019 | Vinous | 01-09-2020 | 90 |
| 2019 | Falstaff | 31-08-2020 | Soave Trophy - 91 punti |
| 2018 | Wine & Spirits | 01-09-2020 | 91 punti |
| 2018 | Vinous | 01-09-2019 | 90 |
| 2018 | Wine Spectator | 01-09-2020 | 91 punti |
| 2018 | James Suckling | 01-09-2019 | 93 |
| 2018 | Wine Enthusiast | 01-09-2020 | 92 Editor's Choice |
| 2017 | Wine Enthusiast | 01-09-2019 | 90 |
| 2017 | Wine Spectator | 01-09-2019 | 89 |
| 2017 | Robert Parker | 01-06-2019 | 88 |
| 2017 | James Suckling | 01-12-2018 | 92 |
| 2016 | Wine Spectator | 31-03-2018 | 90 |
| 2016 | Wine Enthusiast | 01-02-2018 | 92 |
| 2016 | James Suckling.com | 25-10-2017 | 91 |
| 2016 | Vinous | 01-07-2017 | 88 |
| 2015 | Decanter | 29-11-2016 | 91 |
| 2015 | Michael Garner | 01-04-2017 | 90 |
| 2015 | James Suckling.com | 20-11-2016 | 92 |
| 2015 | Wine Spectator | 01-02-2017 | 89 |
| 2015 | www.wine.com | 10-10-2016 | 91 |
| 2014 | Wine Enthusiast | 01-04-2016 | 90 |
| 2014 | Wine Spectator | 31-12-2015 | 88 |
| 2014 | James Suckling.com | 20-09-2015 | 92 |
| 2014 | Slow Wine | 01-09-2015 | Vino Quotidiano |
| 2013 | Wine Enthusiast | 15-03-2015 | 91 |
| 2013 | Wine Advocate | 01-01-2015 | 89 |
| 2013 | Wine Spectator | 31-01-2015 | 90 |
| 2013 | Falstaff | 20-10-2014 | 91 |
| 2012 | James Suckling.com | 20-12-2013 | 91 |
| 2012 | Wine Advocate | 01-11-2013 | 88 |
| 2012 | Wine Enthusiast | 30-06-2014 | 89 |
| 2011 | James Suckling.com | 20-09-2015 | 90 |
| 2011 | Vinous | 01-03-2014 | 90 |
| 2011 | Wine Spectator | 31-08-2013 | 88 |
| 2010 | International Wine Cellar | 01-10-2011 | 90 |
| 2010 | Tom Hyland | 01-07-2011 | 3 stelle |
| 2010 | Wine Advocate | 01-02-2012 | 89 |
| 2010 | Wine Enthusiast | 01-08-2011 | 88 |
| 2010 | Wine Spectator | 31-08-2012 | 88 |
| 2009 | James Suckling.com | 21-02-2011 | 90 |
| 2009 | Wine Advocate | 30-09-2011 | 89 |
| 2009 | Wine Enthusiast | 01-08-2011 | 88 |
| 2008 | Wine Advocate | 01-08-2009 | 88 |
| 2007 | The International Wine Review | 01-08-2011 | 89 |
| 2007 | Wine Advocate | 01-08-2008 | 88 |
| 2007 | Wine Spectator | 31-08-2008 | 88 |
| 2006 | Wine & Spirits | 01-10-2007 | 89 |
| 2006 | Wine Orbit | 06-11-2007 | 89 |
| 2006 | Wine Review Online | 25-09-2007 | 90 |
| 2005 | Decanter | 01-02-2007 | 5 stelle |
| 2005 | Wine Review Online | 08-05-2007 | 90 |
| 2004 | Wine Review Online | 31-10-2006 | 89 |
| 2003 | Wine & Spirits | 01-06-2005 | 88 |
| 2002 | Wine Spectator | 30-06-2004 | 89 |
| 2001 | Wine Enthusiast | 01-07-2003 | 90 |
| 2001 | Wine Spectator | 01-09-2003 | 87 |
| 2000 | Wine Advocate | 01-08-2001 | 85 |
| 2000 | Wine Spectator | 28-02-2002 | 91 |