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Pieropan Le Colombare Recioto di Soave DOCG
2015
750ml
HKD
410
BASIC
TASTE
RATINGS
Wine Type:
Sweet
Varietal:
100%
Garganega
Region, Subregion, Country:
Veneto, Italy
Description:
Intense gold, almost amber coloured; reminiscent of exotic fruits and apricots on the nose; its initial impression on the palate is delicately sweet
Winery:
Pieropan
www.pieropan.it
For over a century, the Pieropan family has revolutionized winemaking in Soave, becoming one of the most acclaimed Italian wine families. The Pieropan legacy began in the late 1800s when visionary winemaker Leonildo Pieropan purchased the historic Palazzo Pallucci in the medieval village of Soave. Today, Leonildo’s great-grandsons, Andrea and Dario carry on the patriarch’s vision making it the oldest family owned estate in Soave. Pieropan oversees numerous acclaimed vineyards. It was the first winery to offer a single-vineyard Soave Classico with the release of Calvarino in 1971, Pieropan is credited with initiating a renaissance in quality winegrowing in Soave.
Wine Making:
Hand-picked with great care, ensuring only the ripest, most healthy grapes are selected. The grapes are carried by hand to the drying loft where they are spread on bamboo cane mats to dry naturally for approximately 5 months from mid- September to the end of February. This all natural environment allows the grapes to dehydrate and concentrate and also allows botrytis, or noble rot, to develop. The grapes are de-stemmed and crushed, then fermented at temperatures between 14-18°C in 2500litre barrels The wine ages in 2500 litre oak casks for around two years followed by 6 months bottle ageing before release.
Style:
Crisp & Fruity
Dominant Flavour:
Sweet Spice
Food Pairings:
This is a wonderful dessert wine which is perfect with almond-based dishes, simple pastries, fruit tarts, dried fruit and rich, blue cheeses. Traditionaly suggested whit Pandoro di Verona. Serve at 12-14°C.
Critics Score:
95
James Suckling
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