The 2006 Soave Classico Calvarino is 70% Garganega and 30% Trebbiano. Honey, flowers, mint and ripe yellow fruits are all intermingled in this delicious white. The wine offers excellent length and a clean, minerally finish. This is a white that needs some time to open up, so it is best opened at least thirty minutes prior to serving. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2012.
This is another strong showing from Pieropan, one of the reference-point producer for the wines of Soave.
Importer: Empson, USA, Alexandria, VA; tel. (703) 684-0900