2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Residual Sugar 114.3 g/L
pH 3.47
Total Acidity 5.75 g/L
Calories (estimated) 170 kcal / glass
150ml glass170 kcal
750ml bottle850 kcal
Grape Varieties Garganega 100%
Classification Recioto di Soave Classico DOCG
Region Recioto di Soave
Soil Volcanic soils
Elevation 300.0 meters
Harvest Dates Selection of grapes for Recioto began in mid-September
Estate Grown Yes
Vine Age planted in 1980
Fermentation Vessels glass-lined concrete tanks
Pressing Method Gentle Pressing Of The Dried Grapes; Free-Run Juice Selected
Botrytis Affected Yes
Oak Types acacia and French oak
Barrel Size 2500
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Closure Natural Cork
Production Details The healthiest, ripest bunches were hand-harvested at the end of September into small crates, then laid by hand on bamboo mats and naturally dehydrated in the drying loft for around five months, encouraging noble rot. The dried grapes were gently pressed; free-run juice fermented in glass-lined concrete tanks. The wine matured for approximately two years in 2,500-litre acacia and French-oak casks, followed by a minimum of six months in bottle before release. These approximate and month/year-based durations are retained as text rather than converted to exact days.
Tasting Notes Intense gold to almost amber; dried apricot, lightly toasted almond, exotic fruit and baked peach; delicately sweet but fresh, rich and balanced, with a long perfumed finish.
2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Residual Sugar 115 g/L
pH 3.2
Total Acidity 6.2 g/L
Calories (estimated) 175 kcal / glass
150ml glass175 kcal
750ml bottle875 kcal
Grape Varieties Garganega
Garganega100%
Drinking Window 12-14°C
Classification Recioto di Soave Classico DOCG
Region Recioto di Soave
Soil Volcanic and calcareous
Elevation 300.0 meters
Orientation West
Vineyard Yield 60 hL/ha
Grapes Picked late September
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Glass-Lined Concrete Tanks
Pressing Method Gentle Pressing
Botrytis Affected Yes
Oak Aging 24 months
Bottle Aging 6 months
Oak Types acacia and french oak
Barrel Size 2500 l
Closure Cork
Production Details Hand-harvested late September, dried on bamboo mats 5 months (mid-September to end February/March), fermented in glass-lined concrete tanks.
Certifications Organic Certified
Critics Ratings 95
2016 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Residual Sugar 122.3 g/L
pH 3.26
Total Acidity 6.22 g/L
Calories (estimated) 175 kcal / glass
150ml glass175 kcal
750ml bottle875 kcal
Grape Varieties Garganega 100%
Classification Recioto di Soave Classico DOCG
Region Recioto di Soave
Soil Volcanic soils
Elevation 300.0 meters
Harvest Dates Recioto selection began in mid-September
Estate Grown Yes
Vine Age 30 years
Pressing Method Nitrogen Press
Botrytis Affected Yes
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 2500
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Closure Natural Cork
Production Details Immediately after picking, the grapes were laid on mats in a well-ventilated loft and dried for approximately five months. Botrytis was encouraged at approximately 10–15%. In early spring the semi-dried grapes were pressed under nitrogen; the must fermented at 14–18°C. The wine then matured for two years in 2,500-litre large French-oak casks and a further six months in bottle. The source states durations in months/years, so they are not converted into exact day fields.
Tasting Notes Intense gold; dried apricot and lightly toasted almond; delicately sweet with fresh balancing acidity, rich exotic fruit, baked peach and a long perfumed finish.
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Via Camuzzoni 3, 37038 Soave (VR), Italy
Phone
+39 0456190171
Email
Owner
Andrea &
Dario Pieropan
Dario Pieropan
Cellarmaster
Dario Pieropan