Pieropan Le Colombare Recioto di Soave 2020, 500ml

100% Garganega grown organically on west-facing hillside vineyards in Soave Classico, at 300 meters altitude, with volcanic and calcareous soils and vines averaging 40–45 years of age. Grapes were hand-harvested in late September and dried naturally on bamboo mats for approximately five months to concentrate sugars and encourage noble rot. After destemming and gentle pressing, the free-run juice was fermented in glass-lined concrete tanks at controlled temperatures between 14–18?°C using native yeasts. The wine was aged for two years in 2,500L acacia and French oak barrels, followed by at least six months in bottle before release.

Tasting Note:

On the nose, it presents dried apricot, candied citrus peel, roasted almond, and saffron. The palate is smooth and persistent, with honeyed sweetness balanced by fresh acidity and a mineral edge. Overall, it is a rich and elegant Recioto shaped by traditional appassimento and long ageing.

Residual Sugar approx.: 110-120g/l

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Region: Soave | Veneto

Variety: Garganega

Rating: Not Rated