The 2006 Recioto di Soave Le Colombare offers up an intriguing array of truffles, apricot jam, nutmeg and flowers in a delicate, medium-bodied style. This moderately sweet white dessert wine is best enjoyed with fruit-based desserts or fresh cheeses. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2016.
Pieropan has long been a leader in quality in Soave, but these new releases seem to take things to another level. The 2007 Soaves in particular are gems readers will not want to miss.
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