2024 Pinot Iskra, Pieropan

• Style: Dry, mineral, disease-resistant white
• Taste: Bright citrus, herbs, saline minerality, crisp acidity
• Food: Grilled seafood, salt-baked fish, goat cheese, antipasti
• Occasion: Weeknight; Sunday Lunch
• Serve: Chilled as aperitif or with fresh dishes

In the Glass — Tasting Notes

Bright citrus and sun-warmed herbs meet a distinctive saline lift that reflects Soave's stony hillside terroir. The palate is dry and textured, driven by crisp acidity and persistent minerality that lingers cleanly on the finish. Mediterranean botanicals—wild mint, eucalyptus—weave through, with low residual sugar (2.8g/L) and 12.5% alcohol keeping the wine poised and refreshing throughout.

The Winery — Pieropan

The Pieropan family has stewarded these Soave Classico vineyards since the 1890s, establishing themselves as pioneers—first to bottle wine under the Soave name in the early 1930s, and first to craft a single-vineyard expression in 1971. Today, Andrea and Dario continue their father Nino's vision across 58 hectares of stony hills. This 2024 Pinot Iskra represents bold experimentation: a PIWI (disease-resistant) variety developed through Italian research to reduce fungicide dependency, hand-harvested and gently pressed, then aged 15 months on fine lees in concrete tanks at cool temperatures. The grapes were sourced from vines grown on the winery's own roof—a literal commitment to climate adaptation and environmental responsibility. Vegan and organic-certified, it proves that sustainability and quality advance together.

At Your Table — Food Pairing & Serving

This is a wine that sings alongside grilled seafood, salt-baked fish, fresh goat cheese and herb-forward antipasti, yet it also stands alone as a contemplative aperitif. Perfect for weeknight dinners and Sunday lunches alike, Pinot Iskra speaks to the Pieropan family's passion for making outstanding wine even in the face of challenging growing seasons. If you've appreciated Garganega in the past, this newcomer offers a different path through the same stony ground. Explore our full Veneto selection, discover more Light & Crispy White Wine options, or browse by Garganega.