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Pieropan - Soave Classico La Rocca 2022

Italy

White

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Drink or Keep

98/100

Wine Enthusiast

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96/100

James Suckling

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"A Soave of sublime freshness, and reflecting a wonderful expression of the vintage according to James Suckling!"

"The wine opens with aromas of ripe apples, fragrant jasmine, toasted almonds and delicate acacia honey, with a deep minerality emerging as the wine opens. The textured, layered palate is a work of art, with apricots, baked pears and hints of cinnamon and nutmeg leading to a stunning mineral finish." (Wine Enthusiast 2024)

Features

Estate

Domaine Pieropan

Cuvée

La Rocca

Vintage

2022

Designation

Soave Classico

Region

Italy

Grape varieties

100% Garganega

Terroirs

Vineyard located on the hill of Monte Rocchetta, 200-300 meters above sea level, special microclimate, chalk and clay-limestone soils, vines 10 to 50 years old, south-west exposure.

Viticulture

Certified organic

Harvest

Manual

Winemaking

In 2500L wooden vats after a short pellicular maceration

Breeding

Approximately 12 months on lees in French and Slavic oak barrels (100% used)

Alcohol content

13%

Organic

Yes

Tasting & pairing

Eye

Bright yellow colour with golden highlights

Nose

Intense and complex, scents of nectarine, mango, roasted pistachios and white flowers, very delicate.

Mouth

Velvety and tasty, magnificent balance, well-structured between acidity and flavor, peach, acacia honey, almond paste and apricot flavors, long, fragrant finish.

Serve

AT 12-14°C

Open

1 to 2 hours before

Drink from

2024

Drink before

2040

Guard

2035

Food and wine pairing

Food and wine pairing

Enjoy with porcini risotto, cod with chorizo, scallops au gratin...

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Expert opinion

Wine Enthusiast

Wine Enthusiast

Wine rated (guide 2024) 98/100

About the wine:

The wine opens with aromas of ripe apples, fragrant jasmine, toasted almonds and delicate acacia honey, with a deep minerality emerging as the wine opens. The textured, layered palate is a work of art, with apricots, baked pears and hints of cinnamon and nutmeg leading to a stunning mineral finish.

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James Suckling

James Suckling

Wine rated (guide 2024) 96/100

Rated domain (guide 2022) Recommended

About the wine:

This is the only cuvée on the estate to have been aged in oak barrels. Aged in 100% used French and Slavic barrels. Superb aromas of pistachio, peach and dried mango. Broad and expansive, yet transforms into a whirlwind of tension thanks to a freshness that sublimates any sense of obvious power. A wonderful expression of a warmer vintage that suits this fascinating vineyard perfectly. To drink or to keep.

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