Pieropan : Calvarino 2023

Characteristics and tasting advice for Pieropan's Calvarino Soave Classico

Tasting

Color
The color presents a straw yellow hue with green reflections.

Nose
The nose reveals a fresh and mineral bouquet, where floral notes of acacia, jasmine and elderflower intertwine. Rich fruity aromas of pear, yellow peach, pineapple and lemon unfold, accompanied by subtle nuances of almond.

Palate
On the palate, this wine seduces with its structure and vivacity. Perfectly balanced, it combines elegance, finesse and remarkable length. The characteristic minerality of the volcanic terroir expresses itself with intensity, carried by a vibrant acidity that gives it freshness and dynamism.

Food and wine pairings

This Soave Classico ideally accompanies tempura vegetables or zucchini flowers in batter. It pairs perfectly with fresh pasta with delicate sauces, vegetable quiches, fish and seafood dishes.

Service and aging

To fully appreciate the Calvarino, serve it at a temperature between 10 and 12°C.

An exceptional Soave Classico from the Veneto terroir

The estate

The Pieropan Estate, founded in 1880 by Leonildo Pieropan, embodies the heritage of a great winemaking family in the heart of the medieval village of Soave, in Veneto. For four generations, it has established itself as an essential reference for the region's great wines.

The vineyard

Calvarino comes from the slopes of Soave Classico, on a volcanic terroir rich in tuff and basaltic rocks. The vines, aged 30 to 60 years, are planted at an altitude between 95 and 145 meters, with a west exposure. The vineyard is managed according to the principles of certified organic farming, with a yield limited to 60 hl per hectare (2 kg per vine).

Vinification and aging

The grapes are destemmed and gently pressed using a pneumatic press. The free-run juice is fermented separately at low temperature (14-18°C) in glass-lined concrete tanks. The wine is then aged in these same tanks for 12 to 15 months on fine lees, with periodic manual stirring. After bottling, Calvarino slowly continues its evolution for a few months before being marketed.

Blend

Garganega (70%) and trebbiano di Soave (30%), two indigenous grape varieties perfectly adapted to the volcanic terroir of Soave.