Pieropan Soave Classico 2024 Italy

Winemaking Notes
The Pieropan Soave Classico 2024 is crafted with meticulous attention to detail, reflecting the estate's commitment to expressing the unique terroir of the Soave Classico zone. Hand-picking commences in mid-September for the Trebbiano di Soave component and continues through October for the Garganega grapes, ensuring each variety is harvested at optimal ripeness. Upon arrival at the winery, the grapes are carefully de-stemmed and gently crushed using a pneumatic press in nitrogen saturation, a technique that protects the delicate aromatics and prevents oxidation. The free-run juice is fermented at low temperatures—between 14-18°C—in glass-lined concrete tanks, a traditional method that preserves the wine's fresh, vibrant character whilst allowing the pure expression of the fruit to develop. Following fermentation, the wine remains in glass-lined concrete tanks on its fine lees for a period that varies according to the vintage, typically 5-9 months. This extended lees contact builds textural complexity and adds subtle depth without overwhelming the wine's characteristic elegance. The wine is bottled and released only after at least a further month in bottle, ensuring it reaches consumers in perfect condition, ready to showcase the refined mineral finish and delicate floral aromatics that have made Pieropan synonymous with world-class Soave.

Vintage Conditions
The 2024 vintage in the Soave Classico zone delivered exceptional conditions for producing elegant, terroir-driven white wines from Garganega and Trebbiano di Soave. The growing season benefited from the region's unique microclimate and the volcanic soils that characterise this prestigious appellation, allowing the vines to develop concentrated aromatics whilst maintaining the vibrant natural acidity essential for premium Soave. The staggered harvest period—beginning in mid-September for Trebbiano di Soave and extending through October for Garganega—allowed each variety to achieve optimal physiological ripeness under ideal conditions. The extended ripening period proved crucial for developing the wine's complex aromatic profile, with the grapes displaying the characteristic almond blossom, elderflower and white stone fruit notes that define quality Soave Classico. The volcanic soils of the region imparted the distinctive mineral edge that carries through to the wine's lengthy, refined finish. This vintage showcases the exceptional quality that can be achieved when traditional hand-harvesting methods, careful vineyard management and the unique terroir of Soave Classico combine, resulting in a wine of remarkable freshness, purity and elegance that epitomises Pieropan's dedication to crafting benchmark expressions of this historic Italian white wine appellation.