($30, Empson USA):
Grapes from La Rocca vineyard are typically riper than from Pieropan’s Calvarino vineyard and explain why his La Rocca bottling is more intense. In contrast to Pieropan’s Calvarino Soave, La Rocca undergoes a little oak aging, which adds richness, without being obvious.… Read more
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Pieropan, Soave Classico (Veneto, Italy) “Calvarino” 2011
($30, Empson USA):
After decades of mediocrity, which destroyed Soave’s image, the wines from that region are still struggling to regain their rightful reputation as fine white wines. Pieropan, one of the leading producers in the region, is one of the reasons why consumers are rediscovering these wines. … Read more