{"title":"Pieropan | Veneto","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/Collection_Banner_4d2cabfa-2e89-49fd-bbcd-168aa0c3eb80.jpg?v=1598807192\" alt=\"Pieropan Vineyards in Soave\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pieropan estate covers 58 hectares of vineyard which are situated on the stony hills of Soave Classico. The Pieropan family has been producing wines in Soave since the 1890s. Indeed, they were the first producer to bottle a wine with the name Soave on the label in the early 1930s. Nino Pieropan took over from his father in 1970 and was the first producer in Soave to make a single-vineyard wine, 'Calvarino', in 1971. Nino's two sons, Andrea and Dario, took over the running of the estate in 2017 when Nino fell ill and before he passed away in April 2018. From the 2015 vintage onwards, all Pieropan wines are organically certified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Soave Classico has the richness and zest that makes this such an attractive wine. It is scented and beautifully defined, with hints of honeysuckle and almond on the finish. Pieropan is most famous for their two single-vineyard wines: 'Calvarino', owned by the family since 1901, is on the classic volcanic basalt of Soave Classico; while 'La Rocca' is situated on the only limestone outcrop in the zone. The former is unoaked and mineral and reminiscent of good Chablis, while the latter, fermented in 500 litre barrels, is rich and opulent. 'La Rocca' has won seven gold medals at the International Wine Challenge over the years. Such consistency is rare, but it is what we would expect from Pieropan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile they are known for their whites, the Pieropan family is now making some of the best Valpolicella and Amarone from their 16 hectare property in the Val d'Illasi (to the west of Soave Classico) which they bought in 1999.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ePIEROPAN\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.pieropan.it\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"The official website of Pieropan\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/desktop_icon_cd1f9a91-a06b-4665-880d-cc47c0dde6d7_480x480.jpg?v=1588261941\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pieropan.viticoltori.in.Soave\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Like Pieropan on Facebook\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/facebook_icon_d3f13554-5a1f-49e3-a487-0da023dfd02d_480x480.jpg?v=1588261424\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Pieropan_Soave\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Follow Pieropan on Twitter\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/twitter_icon_34f9bd96-ace0-4f23-b0ee-0e0d2f8cc379_480x480.jpg?v=1588261424\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"pieropan-soave-classico","title":"Pieropan Soave Classico 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003ePieropan's Soave Classico is a certified organic expression of this popular Italian white wine, made from a blend of Garganega (85%) and Trebbiano di Soave (15%). At the winery the grapes are de-stemmed and crushed, with the free run juice fermented separately in glass-lined cement tanks. The wine remains on its fine lees for a period of time and then, in the spring following the harvest, it is bottled and released after at least a further month in bottle. This is a fresh and expressive Soave, with classic aromas of white flowers, almond blossoms, marzipan and a touch of citrus. Rounded, ripe fruit is perfectly balanced by a fresh, clean acidity. Long and fragrant, it has a note of fine, almond pastry on the finish.[#intro]A fresh and expressive organic Soave Classico, from one of the regions finest exponent...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pieropan","offers":[{"title":"Standard (75cl)","offer_id":57755610022269,"sku":"A24PIEROPANSOAVEC-1","price":18.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Half Bottle (37.5cl)","offer_id":57755610055037,"sku":"A24PIEROPANSOAVEC-2","price":10.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/products\/SoaveClassicoBottle.jpg?v=1599299092"},{"product_id":"pieropan-la-rocca-soave-classico","title":"Pieropan 'La Rocca' Soave Classico 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eGrapes for the Pieropan La Rocca Soave Classico are sourced from the vineyard of 'La Rocca', which takes its name from the adjacent medieval castle and fortress (\"La Rocca\") that dominated the town of Soave, just east of Verona. The soil in La Rocca is unique in Soave in that it is a limestone outcrop (the same soil as in Valpolicella Classico) in a sea of basalt. Because of this soil, the Pieropan family feel they get sufficient ripeness in the Garganega grape to make a wine solely from this variety.  After gentle, whole-bunch pressing using a nitrogen press, there was a short period of maceration on the skins followed by fermentation in stainless steel tanks and 500 litre oak casks. 60% of the wine remained in 500-litre oak casks while the remaining 40% was aged in 2,000 litre 'botti' or large barrels for one year. The final blend was then aged for four months in bottle before release. Pieropan's 'La Rocca' Soave Classico is golden yellow in the glass, with intense, concentrated perfume that follow through to the palate. On the nose, classic La Rocca aromas of nuts and exotic fruits lead to an elegant and beautifully balanced palate, with notes of spice and a long finish.[#intro]An intensely concentrated, single-vineyard Garganega from the masters of Soave...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pieropan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39252547731523,"sku":"A23PIEROPANLAROCCA-1","price":36.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/products\/LaRoccaBottlecopy.jpg?v=1614554068"},{"product_id":"pieropan-calvarino-soave-classico","title":"Pieropan 'Calvarino' Soave Classico 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eCalvarino is situated in the heart of the Soave Classico zone and is the ancient cornerstone of the Pieropan family’s vineyards, bought in 1901. The name derives from ‘Little Calvary’ referring to the difficulties in working the land and the tortuously winding path to the bottom. It has basalt soil that is typical in this part of Soave and is planted with Garganega and Trebbiano di Soave. The first label was released as far back as 1971 and the wine is a perfect example of true Soave. Both grape varieties were harvested by hand to ensure only the fruit in pristine condition is vinified. Once at the winery, the grapes are destemmed and gently crushed in a protective environment. The free-run juice was then fermented in glass-lined cement tanks. Post fermentation, the wine was aged on the fine lees for around 12-15 months to add texture and complexity. It was then aged further in bottle until its release. The Pieropan 'Calvarino' Soave Classico is pale straw yellow in colour. On the nose are lifted aromas of lemon, cherry and elderflower. The palate is dry, beautifully balanced and elegant, with tremendous finesse and a persistent finish. [#intro]Reminiscent of good Chablis Calvarino is dry, beautifully balanced and elegant with tremendous finesse...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pieropan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40825489489987,"sku":"A21PIEROPANCALVARINO","price":26.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/CalvarinoBt.jpg?v=1703965697"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/collections\/Collection_Image_6553d66f-e9fc-4dfd-b9e3-20098a56c14e.jpg?v=1598807702","url":"https:\/\/hic.wine\/collections\/pieropan-soave-classico-veneto\/pieropan.oembed","provider":"Hic!","version":"1.0","type":"link"}