Pieropan La Rocca, Soave Classico 2021
Italy, Veneto & North EastSingle Price:
£41.50
Mixed 6 Price:
£37.50
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Description
In a nutshell:
A silky, textured and complex white from the Veneto in north east Italy.
The lowdown:
Pieropan are one of the top producers in Soave and make wines that express the full potential of the Garganega grape variety and they much to dispel the view that Soave are merely pleasant and uncomplicated quaffers. This wine is made from grapes grown in their La Rocca vineyard which has a local microclimate which helps produce wines with a distinctive perfume and unique character. After fermentation in a mix of stainless steel anf 500 litre oaks casks part of it was further aged in oak for a year before bottling. A golden yellow in the glass it's full of exotic fruit and nutty aromas which follow to the palate which has a real elegance and balance. The hints of spice and minerally backbone at the lengthy finish give it a nicely satisfying sign off.
When to drink:
It's elegance and depth mean this is capable of ageing well for a few years yet. With food it'll partner richer dishes, like poultry or game in creamy sauces, better than simpler Soaves would.
Suitable for Vegans, Organic
A silky, textured and complex white from the Veneto in north east Italy.
The lowdown:
Pieropan are one of the top producers in Soave and make wines that express the full potential of the Garganega grape variety and they much to dispel the view that Soave are merely pleasant and uncomplicated quaffers. This wine is made from grapes grown in their La Rocca vineyard which has a local microclimate which helps produce wines with a distinctive perfume and unique character. After fermentation in a mix of stainless steel anf 500 litre oaks casks part of it was further aged in oak for a year before bottling. A golden yellow in the glass it's full of exotic fruit and nutty aromas which follow to the palate which has a real elegance and balance. The hints of spice and minerally backbone at the lengthy finish give it a nicely satisfying sign off.
When to drink:
It's elegance and depth mean this is capable of ageing well for a few years yet. With food it'll partner richer dishes, like poultry or game in creamy sauces, better than simpler Soaves would.
Suitable for Vegans, Organic
Details
Categories | Wine / White Wine / Fruity & Bright Whites |
Country | Italy |
Region | Veneto & North East |
Grape Variety | Garganega |
Vintage | 2021 |
Volume | 75cl |
ABV | 13% |
Organic/Biodynamic | Organic |
Vegan/Vegetarian | Vegan |
SKU | PI0T19WN |