The fine name of Soave has been diminished over the years as high-volume production from lesser vineyard sites has dominated the appellation. The best Soaves, however, come from the original sites that first brought notoriety to the wines of the region. These classic, rather Classico Soaves, retain the vibrant and distinctive style that made the village famous. The Pieropan family has been making high quality wines for decades and their 2020 Soave Classico continues the tradition. This is an exuberant white wine, with lovely scents of apple, peach, lemon, lily, and subtle herbs. The flavors are refreshing and complex, with the panoply of citrus and peach nuances enhanced by elements of marjoram and lemon zest.
Pieropan, Soave Classico DOC (Veneto, Italy) 2020
By Wayne Belding