Ratings
JS 95 · WS 92 · I 93
Awards
IWC 7 Gold Medals · GR 3 Bicchieri
Identity
| Producer | Pieropan |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Classification | DOC |
| Grapes | 100% Garganega |
| Color | White |
| Sweetness | Dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | bright golden yellow |
| Aroma | notes of ripe tropical fruit, quince, almond, jasmine, wisteria, boxwood, vanilla |
| Palate | soft and enveloping, fresh and mineral, elegant and beautifully balanced with notes of vanilla, almond kernel, ripe apricot, and exotic fruits |
| Finish | long finish with lively acidity and mouthcoating minerality |
| Food Pairing | fish dishes, white meats, seafood, grilled poultry, rabbit, chicken |
| Aging Potential | 10-12 years |
| Serving Glassware | Fine long-stemmed glass |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
LOWER THAN AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
LOW
Enology
| Organic | Yes |
| ABV % | 13.0 |
| Aging Process | fermented and aged in 500-litre oak barrels |
| Fermentation | fermentation in oak barrels |
Terroir
| Altitude (m) | 200-300 m |
| Soil | limestone outcrop |
| Vine Age | 10-50 years |
Interesting facts
| La Rocca is a single vineyard Soave Classico aged in large wooden barrels, known for its complexity and longevity, compared to top Moselle Riesling |
Logistics
| Cork | screw cap |