2020 Pieropan Soave Classico Calvarino DOC, Veneto
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This is an intensely flavorful and layered white with aromas of acacia honey, salted lemons, white rosemary, thyme, white pears and white pepper. Medium-bodied, sleek and concentrated, with a wild-herb edge to the fresh fruit. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold.
94 points jamessuckling.com
So spicy yet also rich the 2020 Soave Classico Calvarino impresses within alluring mix of ground ginger lime zest minty basil and wet stone. It envelopes the palate in silky textures while also bombarding it with salty mineral tones and a sour twang of green apple. While supremely elegant the 2020 is also full of nervous energy as it finishes long with tropical floral nuances and a bit of tug of lemon rinds. Readers can certainly enjoyed the Calvarino today yet it needs some time to come fully into focus.
93 points Eric Guido vinous.com
The Calvarino vineyard is in the heart of the Soave Classico zone and represents the core of the ancient family estate, bought at the beginning of 1900. The soil here dates back to the tertiary era and is rich in clay and tufaceous basalt which give the wine an attractive savoury, mineral quality.
The name ‘Calvarino’ derives from ‘Little Calvary’ reflecting how difficult the soil is to work and the tortuous path which winds from top to bottom.
The label was first released in 1971 and is symbolic of the most traditional, most characteristic wine from the Soave area.Garganega: 70%, Trebbiano di Soave: 30%
The grapes are de-stemmed and crushed with the free run juice fermented separately between 16-18°C in glass-lined cement tanks. The wine ages in glass-lined cement tanks for a year. During this period, it remains on the fine lees for increased richness and complexity. After bottling, it ages slowly in the bottle for a few months before release.
Pale straw yellow, with greenish reflections when young; golden with ageing; the aroma is fresh, flowery with aromas of elder, lemon and cherry; the palate is dry, well balanced and elegant, with tremendous length and finesse; It makes an excellent aperitif and partners a wide range of dishes, especially vegetable quiches, delicately-flavoured fish, shellfish and cheese soufflés.
| Product/Service Sold Out | No |
|---|---|
| En Primeur | No |
| New Arrivals | No |
| Wine Type | White Wine |
| Wine Style | Organic/Biodynamic |
| Country | Italy |
| Varietals | Garganega, Trebbiano di Soave |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Wine Points | 94 |
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