Pieropan Calvarino Soave Classico 2024

In their words -   The Calvarino vineyard is located in the heart of the Soave Classico area and represents the old family estate, purchased in 1901. The name Calvarino comes from ‘little calvary’, because of the difficulty of working the basalt soil and because of the tortuous path to reach the bottom.

Calvarino, an iconic wine since 1971, the first single vineyard from white grapes in Italy, represents the most long-lived and authentic expression of Soave wine.

Pale straw yellow, with greenish reflections when young and golden nuances with the aging. The nose is fresh, mineral, with intense floral notes of acacia, jasmine and elderflower, and rich fruit notes such as fresh almond, pear, yellow peach, pineapple, lemon and the characteristic crispy cherry. It closes on nuances reminiscent of aromatic herbs, sage, lemon-thyme and mint.  Dry, refreshing, well balanced and elegant, with tremendous length and finesse.

Perfect partner for a wide range of dishes: as an aperitif with vegetables in tempura, battered zucchini flowers or a cone of fried fish; and first courses, especially fresh pasta with delicate sauces, vegetable quiches, fish, shellfish and cheese soufflés. It goes best with sweet-tinged creamy dishes, such as the signature dish of local traction, creamed (‘mantecato’) cod fish, best tried on a crispy black charcoal waffle and lime zest. Try it with tempura vegetables, battered squash blossoms or a fried fish cone.

Garganega 70% - Trebbiano di Soave 30%.