Pieropan
La Rocca Soave Classico Garganega
Soave, Verona, Veneto, Italy
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.
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.
Mar 8th, 2025
Brief notes. Tasted a week ago. A deep gold in colour. Notes of almonds and peach. Drinking at its peak - not much point in further cellaring. Interesting and different. See previous Delectable note.
Brief notes. Tasted a week ago. A deep gold in colour. Notes of almonds and peach. Drinking at its peak - not much point in further cellaring. Interesting and different. See previous Delectable note.
Jun 24th, 2024Brief notes. Citric acid - lemon; also almonds; ripe grapefruit. If tasted blind I might have called this a Semillon. I notice in my previous tasting note about 5 years ago I likened this wine to a Chardonnay. 5 years bottle age has changed things.
Brief notes. Citric acid - lemon; also almonds; ripe grapefruit. If tasted blind I might have called this a Semillon. I notice in my previous tasting note about 5 years ago I likened this wine to a Chardonnay. 5 years bottle age has changed things.
Feb 10th, 2024
La Rocca, made from 100% Garganega and aged for 15 months in large barrels. Bright lemon yellow with aromas of tropical fruits, floral, honey and oak notes, very rich and complex. On the palate flavors of pineapple, melon and lemon zest with nutty vanilla flavors and lively acidity. Smooth and elegant the wine ends with toasty oak, fruit, mineral notes and a bit of honey & spice. Nice!
La Rocca, made from 100% Garganega and aged for 15 months in large barrels. Bright lemon yellow with aromas of tropical fruits, floral, honey and oak notes, very rich and complex. On the palate flavors of pineapple, melon and lemon zest with nutty vanilla flavors and lively acidity. Smooth and elegant the wine ends with toasty oak, fruit, mineral notes and a bit of honey & spice. Nice!
Jul 17th, 2022
Pale lemon color.
Aromas of green herbal notes.
Dry. Flavors of lime, cooked spinach in garlic, herbs, floral.
Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 3/5
Balance: 5/5
Finish: 5/5
Pale lemon color.
Aromas of green herbal notes.
Dry. Flavors of lime, cooked spinach in garlic, herbs, floral.
Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 3/5
Balance: 5/5
Finish: 5/5
Full bodied, beautiful golden color and honey aroma. Fruity and oaky, with a hint of vanilla. Paired well with vegetables, Branzino, and shrimp risotto.
Full bodied, beautiful golden color and honey aroma. Fruity and oaky, with a hint of vanilla. Paired well with vegetables, Branzino, and shrimp risotto.
Sep 16th, 2022Paired with 2nd course of sweet potato tortellini, miso, matsutakes and spruce @ Sepia in Chicago
Paired with 2nd course of sweet potato tortellini, miso, matsutakes and spruce @ Sepia in Chicago
Nov 6th, 2017
Smak av höstiga äpplen. Yum yum. Dracks på 28+, gbg till rotselleri, ngn pata negra-creme.
Smak av höstiga äpplen. Yum yum. Dracks på 28+, gbg till rotselleri, ngn pata negra-creme.
Dec 15th, 2016