Pieropan - 'La Rocca' Soave Classico 2021/22

Pieropan - 'La Rocca' Soave Classico 2021/22

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"GOLD MEDAL AND TROPHY IWSC LONDON 5 years running. Single vineyard 200- 300 metres above sea level on Monte Rocchetta. After fermentation the wine is racked into large old barrels and left on lees for 12 months. The result is a rich complex Soave, with hints of exotic fruit and nuts on the nose, a soft yet full palate of spice and vanilla."

--------THE PRODUCER--------

Pieropan

Nino Pieropan and his wife Teresita have a commitment to terroir and tradition, and have worked hard with their research on different clones, safeguarding near extinct varieties. In the vineyard (they have 30 ha of vines overall) they practice short pruning, green harvesting and organic manuring in their quest for quality. The wines aren’t showy but display real class and concentration – they are whites that I really enjoy.

 

--------THE GRAPE--------

Garganega

Garganega is a variety of white Italian wine grape widely grown in the Veneto region of North East Italy, particularly in the provinces of Verona and Vicenza. It is Italy's 6th most widely planted white grape.

 

--------THE REGION--------

Veneto

The Veneto wine region is located in the north-east of Italy - protected from the harsh northern European climate by the Alps (Dolomites), the foothills of which form the Veneto's northern boundary. These cooler conditions are well-suited to white varietals like Garganega (the main grape in Soave wines). While the warmer Adriatic coastal plains and river valleys are where the renowned Valpolicella, Bardolino and Amarone DOC reds are produced - and is believed to have cultivated grapes since the Bronze Age. 
Veneto's grape growers are among the most modernised in Italy - and one of the foremost wine producing regions, both for quality and quantity. While most of the 'classic' wines from this area are based on native varietals like Glera (formerly known as Prosecco) and Verduzzo. High demand for Veneto wines in international markets has encouraged the region to experiment with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay and Pinot varietals.

Veneto has over 90,000 hectares of vineyards, of which 35,400 are acclaimed DOC, making it the biggest DOC producer in Italy. A highly productive Italian region known for producing more white than red wines, with white wine accounting for 75% of the DOC production in Veneto. The climate changes significantly - with continental aspects on the plains, and mild conditions along the Adriatic coast, around Lake Garda and in the hill areas.