Ratings
FAL 92
Identity
| Producer | Pieropan |
| Year | 2020 |
| Vol | 0.5 |
| Classification | DOCG |
| Grapes | 100% Garganega |
| Color | White |
| Sweetness | Sweet |
Tasting
| Color Desc | intense gold, almost amber colour |
| Aroma | dried apricots, lightly toasted almonds, exotic fruit, baked peach |
| Palate | balanced palate, delicate sweetness, fresh acidity, rich and exotic fruit, baked peach character, long perfumed finish |
| Finish | long, perfumed finish |
| Food Pairing | dessert, fruit tarts, dry pastries, mature cheese, blue cheese |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
LOW
Enology
| Organic | Yes |
| ABV % | 12.5 |
| Sugar (g/l) | 130+ g/l residual sugar |
| Aging Process | Grapes are dried on straw mats in a well-ventilated loft for approximately five months; traditional production method. |
| Fermentation | Traditional fermentation after drying; some grapes may be affected by noble rot (botrytis). |
Terroir
| Altitude (m) | 300 |
| Soil | Volcanic soil rich in Eocene basalt |
| Vine Age | 40-45 |
| Harvest Type | manual |
| Harvest Desc | Grapes are hand-picked starting mid-September for Trebbiano di Soave and from October for Garganega. |
Interesting facts
| The Pieropan family has been producing wines in Soave since the 1890s; Le Colombare is a long-time family favorite made with traditional methods; they were the first producer to bottle Soave with the name on the label in the early 1930s. |
Logistics
| Barcode | 8023352000056 |