Pieropan La Rocca 2016
Soave Classico DOC
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Founded in 1860, Pieropan is one of the finest producers of the Veneto, making “impossibly delicious Soave Classicos” (Wine Advocate). La Rocca is their top single vineyard wine, picked late, barrel and lees aged, it can age for 20 years. A star.
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Wine Details
Flavour Profile
Tasting notes
Supple, rich, delicate nuances of flavour. Creamy apricot. Very long
Aroma
Honey, apricot, slight toasted oak, saffron even, very complex
Allergy information
Contains Sulphites
The Wine
This superb, fourth generation estate is led by Leonildo Pieropan, described as “simply one of Italy’s most gifted and knowledgeable winemakers” by Vinous. Within their 30 hectares of vines the family have three single vineyards, all Classico, the very best of which is La Rocca. Made purely from old vine Garganega from the beautiful, terraced La Rocca vineyard, this is a remarkable Soave. Wine Enthusiast described it as “one of Italy’s most iconic whites”. The grapes are left very late on the vine, often till late October, giving tremendous texture, richness and aromatics. Barrel ageing for a year with extended lees ageing means this wine can age extremely well, if you can resist. Serve gently chilled with creamy sauced fish or white meats.
This superb, fourth generation estate is led by Leonildo Pieropan, described as ...
The Pieropan family make impossibly delicious Soave Classicos
Monica Larner
Wine Advocate
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