Garganega, Trebbiano di Soave

Veneto, Italy

The late Leonildo ‘Nino’ Pieropan showed the world just how great Garganega can be. He recognised the importance of terroir early on, expanding the family’s hillside vineyards and creating the single vineyard wines Calvarino (1971) and La Rocca (1978). Today, sons Andrea (viticulturist) and Dario (winemaker), maintain the family’s profound commitment to the terroir and tradition of Soave and, more recently, Valpolicella.

Mostly Garganega with about 10-15% Trebbiano di Soave, this is wonderfully aromatic - not a common feature of Soave - with floral notes (cherry blossom), citrus, stone fruit and almond. The palate is delicate and focussed, with excellent depth and lovely overall balance.