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SKU 823311
$28.94/bottle
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Lemon drop candy, apricot, crushed stone, bitter almond and beeswax are just some of the aromas you’ll find on this intriguing, classy wine, the 45th anniversary edition of what is one of Italy’s most iconic whites. The savory, elegant palate is focused and bright, delivering ripe white stone fruit, citrus, tangy mineral and a hint of baking spice. It’s impeccably balanced, with bright acidity. Enjoy now or hold for even more complexity. Drink through 2031. (#6 Top 100 Cellar Selection)
Garganega, an indigenous white grape variety originating from the Veneto region of northeastern Italy, shines as the principal grape in Soave wines. Revered for its adaptability and resilience, Garganega thrives in the volcanic soils of Soave, where it produces wines of exceptional quality and character.
Garganega wines are known for their vibrant acidity, medium body, and distinctive aromas of white flowers, citrus fruits, and almonds. With its crisp and refreshing palate, Garganega pairs seamlessly with a variety of dishes, from seafood and salads to poultry and light pasta dishes.
As interest in Italian white wines grows, Garganega stands out as a symbol of Soave's winemaking heritage, captivating enthusiasts with its elegant expression and unmistakable charm.
Country
Italy
There are few countries in the world with a viticultural history as long or as illustrious as that claimed by Italy. Grapes were first being grown and cultivated on Italian soil several thousand years ago by the Greeks and the Pheonicians, who named Italy 'Oenotria' – the land of wines – so impressed were they with the climate and the suitability of the soil for wine production. Of course, it was the rise of the Roman Empire which had the most lasting influence on wine production in Italy, and their influence can still be felt today, as much of the riches of the empire came about through their enthusiasm for producing wines and exporting it to neighbouring countries. Since those times, a vast amount of Italian land has remained primarily for vine cultivation, and thousands of wineries can be found throughout the entire length and breadth of this beautiful country, drenched in Mediterranean sunshine and benefiting from the excellent fertile soils found there. Italy remains very much a 'land of wines', and one could not imagine this country, its landscape and culture, without it.
Region
Veneto
As historically one of the most important regions in the world regarding trade and experimentation, it comes as no surprise to discover that Veneto has always been a well respected and innovative wine region. This area of north-easterly area of Italy benefits greatly from a continental climate tempered by the Alps, and plenty of influence from the Germanic countries it is near to. Veneto is most commonly associated with beautifully elegant white wines, such as those of Soave, and has over ninety thousand hectares under vine. Impressively, within that area, over a third of the vineyards in the Veneto region have been granted official AOC status, and many of the sub-regions and appellations of Veneto have gone on to be world-famous in regards to quality. One such example is Valpolicella, where some of Italy's finest and most complex red wines are produced.
Appellation
Soave
WE96pts
Wine Enthusiast
Lemon drop candy, apricot, crushed stone, bitter almond and beeswax are just some of the aromas you'll find on this intriguing, classy wine, the 45th anniversary edition of what is one of Italy's most iconic whites. The savory, elegant palate is focused and bright, delivering ripe white stone fruit, citrus, tangy mineral and a hint of baking spice. It's impeccably balanced, with bright acidity. Enjoy now or hold for even more complexity. Drink through 2031. (#6 Top 100 Cellar Selection)
WA94pts
Wine Advocate
This wine celebrates its 45th anniversary (1971-2016) with this vintage. The 2016 Soave Classico Calvarino (a blend of 70% Garganega and 30% Trebbiano di Soave) is a beautifully bountiful and exuberant wine that bursts forward with stone and exotic fruit, with crushed oyster shell at the back. The wine delivers abundant complexity and depth, and this puts it into a category of its own as far as Italian white wines are concerned. Some 55,000 bottles were made.
DC93pts
Decanter
This year, the evening before Vinitaly, the wine world was shocked by the death of Leonildo ’Nino’ Pieropan, father of Soave, and the baton has now been handed over to his sons.
Calvarino 2016 represents another gem from the mostly volcanic soil of this vineyard, from where Trebbiano di Soave is blended with Garganega. The wine is thus focused on citrus fruit and elderflower, with a hint of smokiness but also a delicate fragrance and vibrancy.
WNS93pts
Wine & Spirits
The 2016 growing season in Soave Classico was long and moderately warm, allowing the thick skins of the garganega grapes to ripen fully as they hung on the vines well into October. This wine flaunts that ripeness in tropical notes of pineapple that mingle with flavors of Bartlett pear and golden apple. Hints of white smoke, salt and crushed rock emerge as the wine opens, revealing the characteristic minerality of this volcanic site. The wine finishes on an upward trajectory, energized by a wash of lemony acidity.
