The 2007 Soave Classico is the estate’s entry-level wine. A blend of 85% Garganega and 15% Trebbiano, it spends just a few months in large, neutral oak. This is a classy, elegant Soave redolent of ripe peaches, smoke and earthiness. Made in a taut, focused style, it possesses excellent depth and lovely overall balance. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2011. Pieropan is among the qualitative leaders of Soave. His wines are brilliant when young, but also have proven to develop beautifully in bottle. Importer: Empson, USA, Alexandria, VA; tel. (703) 684-0900