Calvarino
Pieropan’s Soave Classico Superiore “Calvarino” is a bottle of Soave history. Made from the original blend of 70% Garganega and 30% Trebbiano di Soave, this was the first single vineyard Soave ever released (in 1971). Calvarino is situated in the heart of the Soave Classico zone and is the ancient cornerstone of the 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. The aroma is fresh, flowery with aromas of elderflower, 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.
Pieropan
For over a century, the Pieropan family has revolutionized winemaking in Soave, becoming one of the most acclaimed Italian wine families. The Pieropan legacy began in the late 1800s when visionary winemaker Leonildo Pieropan purchased the historic Palazzo Pallucci in the medieval village of Soave. Today, Leonildo’s great-grandsons - Andrea and Dario - carry on the tradition. While considerably famous for their Soave Classico, the family has expanded its winemaking expertise to encompass the red wines of nearby Valpolicella, most notable with their Amarone “Vigna Garzon” the first organicaly certified wine of its kind.
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Calvarino
Pieropan’s Soave Classico Superiore “Calvarino” is a bottle of Soave history. Made from the original blend of 70% Garganega and 30% Trebbiano di Soave, this was the first single vineyard Soave ever released (in 1971). Calvarino is situated in the heart of the Soave Classico zone and is the ancient cornerstone of the 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. The aroma is fresh, flowery with aromas of elderflower, 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.
For over a century, the Pieropan family has revolutionized winemaking in Soave, becoming one of the most acclaimed Italian wine families. The Pieropan legacy began in the late 1800s when visionary winemaker Leonildo Pieropan purchased the historic Palazzo Pallucci in the medieval village of Soave. Today, Leonildo’s great-grandsons - Andrea and Dario - carry on the tradition. While considerably famous for their Soave Classico, the family has expanded its winemaking expertise to encompass the red wines of nearby Valpolicella, most notable with their Amarone “Vigna Garzon” the first organicaly certified wine of its kind.
