La Rocca Soave Classico DOC, Pieropan, Veneto, Italy
Italy
750 ml
€36.70
- Varietal
- Garganega
- Region
- Veneto, Soave Classico DOC
Tasting notes
Colour: brilliant and intense yellow whit golden hints. Perfume: Characterful wine, reminiscent of exotic fruit and nuts on the nose. Tasting notes: Soft and persistent on the palate, with hints of spice, length and elegance.
Vinification
The grapes are destemmed and crushed then it is done a short maceration with skin contact in 2500 litre barrels.
Ageing
At the end of fermentation, the wine is racked into barrels of between 2000 and 500 litres capacity where it ages for around 15 months. During this period, the wine remains on the fine lees where is acquires complexity and a rich bouquet. It is held in bottle for some time before release.
Food pairing
Makes an excellent partner to complex dishes, even with strong flavours particularly risottos such as porcini, or celery, squash and almond, salt cod and other fish including salmon, scallops and crab. Serve at 12-14°C.
