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Structure

Bodylight
Tanninlow
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishmedium
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 2 to 5 years from vintage.

vintage2 yrs5 yrs8 yrs

Critic scores

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In the glass

Light-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityDryMedium finish

Aroma: white peach, almond blossom, citrus zest, white flowers, light mineral

Palate: green apple, citrus, almond, white peach, saline mineral

Pieropan's estate Soave Classico is the reference-standard expression of the appellation: Garganega's characteristic almond-blossom and white-peach aromas with a saline, mineral finish from the volcanic basalt hillside soils of the Classico zone.

What it pairs with

  • Pasta al burro e salvia (butter and sage pasta) The wine's delicate almond-blossom note and high acidity lift the richness of sage-butter sauce.More wines for pasta, pizza and risotto →
  • Grilled sea bass with capers and lemon Saline mineral Soave is a benchmark white fish pairing; acidity balances the brine.More wines for sea bass →
  • Risotto ai frutti di mare Seafood risotto's creamy, briny character is perfectly framed by Soave's almond acidity.More wines for risotto →

With cheese

Asiago Pressato Our pick A dry, steel-raised Soave Classico echoes the sweet, milky flavour of fresh Asiago without covering it, and its high acidity cuts through the soft, buttery paste.

How to serve Pieropan Soave Classico

Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
  2. Serve at 8-10°C. Cellar temperature (8-10°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a smaller all-purpose white glass , the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Pasta al burro e salvia (butter and sage pasta), Grilled sea bass with capers and lemon, Risotto ai frutti di mare. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Pieropan is the estate most responsible for rescuing Soave from its mid-20th-century commercial decline, when high-yield plain-grown Trebbiano diluted the appellation's reputation. Leonildo Pieropan insisted on hillside-only Garganega viticulture and single-vineyard bottlings, producing wines that demonstrated what Soave could achieve. The estate Soave Classico remains the foundation of that legacy.

  1. 1880Pieropan estate founded in the village of Soave
  2. 1971Leonildo Pieropan introduces single-vineyard Soave bottlings
  3. 2009Andrea and Dario Pieropan take over estate management

Facts

Producer
Pieropan · visiting guide
Grapes
Garganega (80%), Trebbiano di Soave (20%)
Classification
Soave Classico DOC
Oak
Stainless steel fermentation and ageing; no oak
ABV
12.5%
Price
€14-20 at retail
Drinking window
2-5 from vintage
First vintage
1895

Frequently asked about Pieropan Soave Classico

What does Pieropan Soave Classico taste like?

On the nose, white peach, almond blossom, citrus zest, white flowers, light mineral. On the palate, green apple, citrus, almond, white peach, saline mineral. Structurally light-bodied, low tannins, high acidity with a medium finish. Pieropan's estate Soave Classico is the reference-standard expression of the appellation: Garganega's characteristic almond-blossom and white-peach aromas with a saline, mineral finish from the volcanic basalt hillside soils of the Classico zone.

When should I drink Pieropan Soave Classico?

Drink 2-5 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Pieropan Soave Classico?

Pasta al burro e salvia (butter and sage pasta) is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Grilled sea bass with capers and lemon and Risotto ai frutti di mare. The wine's delicate almond-blossom note and high acidity lift the richness of sage-butter sauce.

What grapes are in Pieropan Soave Classico?

The blend is Garganega (80%), Trebbiano di Soave (20%). The wine is classified as Soave Classico DOC.

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