Pieropan Soave Classico 2016

The Soave Classico region is known as the home for some of the best examples of Soave, with Pieorpan being considered amongst the few true champions of this wine style. A blend of two varieties (85% Garganega and 15% Verdicchio Bianco), Soave can all too often be bland and boring when overproduced, however, with this hand-harvested Pieropan Soave we find freshness, intensity and complexity – everything a Soave can be (and should be). Pale lemon in colour with fresh scents of peach, pear, green apple, beeswax, white flower, marzipan and a semblance of smoke (likely due to the volcanic soil it grows in). Aromas are mirrored on the palate with additional traces of nectarine and Meyer lemon. The clean finish is medium in length with notes of salty-minerality. Delicious, uplifting and a great apéritif to go along with Easter-themed canapés.