Pieropan
Pieropan Soave Garganega
Soave, Verona, Veneto, Italy
First time trying Soave (that I can recall!), though Pieropan is one of those producers so iconic in the world of wine that even a non-Soave drinker will likely have come across. This is their entry level cuvée, as opposed to the single-vineyard Calvarino and La Rocca bottlings. It’s 85% Garganega with the rest Trebbiano, from vines anything up to sixty years on volcanic soils. It has a gold, quite saturated hue and benefits from a half-hour decant.
I have to say, this is a very decent wine that took me by surprise. As someone who’s never tried Soave before, I found it comparable to a South African Chenin Blanc but with much lesser acidity. There’s a gorgeous aroma of orange peel that’s complemented by toasted almonds, fresh lime, and a hint of yoghurt. The palate is refreshing, with a very attractive balance of lime, Granny Smith apple and pink grapefruit flavours, with good acidity and - for this price point - a satisfyingly long finish.
This is a value discovery for me and one I’ll buy from here on.
First time trying Soave (that I can recall!), though Pieropan is one of those producers so iconic in the world of wine that even a non-Soave drinker will likely have come across. This is their entry level cuvée, as opposed to the single-vineyard Calvarino and La Rocca bottlings. It’s 85% Garganega with the rest Trebbiano, from vines anything up to sixty years on volcanic soils. It has a gold, quite saturated hue and benefits from a half-hour decant.
I have to say, this is a very decent wine that took me by surprise. As someone who’s never tried Soave before, I found it comparable to a South African Chenin Blanc but with much lesser acidity. There’s a gorgeous aroma of orange peel that’s complemented by toasted almonds, fresh lime, and a hint of yoghurt. The palate is refreshing, with a very attractive balance of lime, Granny Smith apple and pink grapefruit flavours, with good acidity and - for this price point - a satisfyingly long finish.
This is a value discovery for me and one I’ll buy from here on.
Not had this badboy in a while! Wonderful bouquet and real fresh citrus burst on the palette.
Not had this badboy in a while! Wonderful bouquet and real fresh citrus burst on the palette.
1 person found it helpfulNov 7th, 2014
Nice and zippy and very fresh. A little out of balance with high acid. All around good for the 💰
Nice and zippy and very fresh. A little out of balance with high acid. All around good for the 💰
Jan 7th, 2016
Lots of tangy fruit, lemon and orange pith, white and pink flowers. An unattractive oil flavor.
Lots of tangy fruit, lemon and orange pith, white and pink flowers. An unattractive oil flavor.
Sep 26th, 2015
Non-descript, Riesling like but with less acidity
Non-descript, Riesling like but with less acidity
Mar 15th, 2014
Pieropan, kings of Soave in terms of quality. With a high percentage of Garganega and only a dash of Trebbiano, this has lots of character and is always a bit funky and minerally. The ultimate asparagus wine. Imported by Empson, 12% ABV.
Pieropan, kings of Soave in terms of quality. With a high percentage of Garganega and only a dash of Trebbiano, this has lots of character and is always a bit funky and minerally. The ultimate asparagus wine. Imported by Empson, 12% ABV.
Feb 15th, 2013