In a lovely spot right now, the single-vineyard 2019 Calvarino from Soave icon Pieropan is a gorgeous, pithy, inviting example of what the region has to offer. It benefits from time out of the fridge, when floral aromas of bitter orange, thyme, honey and lemon emerge. It strikes a beautiful balance on the palate between its bitter, acidic character and flecks of sweetness – like a great lemon tart, if that isn’t too crude. It might not be the most complex white wine out there, but it more than makes up for it in sheer drinking pleasure. Best enjoyed on a sunny day with a pasta al limone.
April 2025
— an hour ago
Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of three days. Consistent throughout. The 2019 “La Rocca” pours a bright, deep straw color with medium viscosity. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of ripe, squishy tropical and orchard fruit: pineapple, apricot, yellow flowers, nuts, saffron and minerals. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long, elegant with a silky texture. This worked wonders with homemade Runza’s. This is a significant step up from the Soave Classico. Drink now through 2034. — 2 months ago
2023 vintage.
To say this is entry level Soave would do it no justice.
Garanega grapes from 30 year old vines grown in Basaltic volcanic soil. 100 % stainless steel production.
Shiny green gold in colour.
Mineral driven with notes of wild yellow flowers, golden apples, marzipan and almonds.
Crisp acidity on the finish.
This wine begs for scallops regardless how you prepare them. — 10 days ago
濃いめの黄金色。ソアベのイメージが変わる濃厚感と厚み。パイナップルやパパイヤ、蜂蜜とナッツ。ただしシャルドネ的ではない味わい@ビスボッチャ12500 小売価格5181@TUSCANY after discount — 20 days ago
Nice body, lemon — a month ago
Acidic and drab with a nice richness. — 6 days ago
#soave #garganega #smithandmills — 14 hours ago
Crisp but not thin, bright, really good — 20 days ago
John Howard
Harvest production at Hirsch and Cobb Wineries
Delish. Reminds of a trocken Mosel Riesling. — 4 days ago