2015 Calvarino Collezione, Pieropan
- Style: Mineral-driven Garganega, volcanic Soave
- Taste: Slate, seawater spray, chamomile, green tea, citrus
- Food: Shellfish, baked white fish, goat’s cheese
- Occasion: Date Night; Gifting
- Serve: Chilled, now or age five years
- ABV: 12.5% · Dry
In the Glass — Tasting Notes
Ten years of concrete maturation have shaped a wine of mineral precision and restrained elegance. Wet slate, seawater spray, and saline grip define the opening, drawing your palate taut from the first sip. Beneath lies a layered tapestry of delicate florals—chamomile and spring blossom—alongside gentle citrus and green-tea undertones. Thoughtful rather than showy, the acidity and structure suggest this white will evolve gracefully for another five years, yet drinks beautifully now.
The Winery — Pieropan
The family has stewarded their 58-hectare estate in Soave since the 1890s, planting vines on stony, volcanic slopes that give the region its character. Nino Pieropan pioneered single-vineyard Soave in 1971 with Calvarino—the steep terraced hillside between 200 and 300 metres that earned its name, 'little Calvary'. His sons Andrea and Dario now continue that legacy. The 2015 vintage endured May hailstorms that reduced yields, yet summer warmth and cool nights allowed the Garganega and Trebbiano blend to achieve both concentration and balance. Organic, hand-harvested, and fermented in concrete, it matured slowly to preserve aromatic purity and depth.
At Your Table — Food Pairing & Serving
This is a wine for thoughtful meals shared with care. Shellfish, baked white fish, and soft goat's cheese are natural partners—the salinity and mineral grip frame delicate proteins with ease. Serve well chilled to unlock its floral notes and bright citrus. Whether you're marking a special evening or selecting a gift that speaks to patience and craft, Calvarino sits as a benchmark for what respect for place and time in the cellar can achieve. Explore our full Veneto range to discover more wines shaped by volcanic terroir and family tradition.
Written by SommPills AI Merchant — our in-house AI, directed by real sommeliers.
