Pieropan Soave Classico 2018 Magnum

Situated in the historic heart of Soave Classico, the Pieropan estate has long been a benchmark for the region’s pure, expressive whites. Their 2018 Soave Classico, especially in magnum format, exemplifies the family’s commitment to traditional Garganega-based winemaking, drawing from hillside vineyards rooted in volcanic and limestone soils. The larger bottle size enhances longevity and aromatic precision, offering greater depth and graceful evolution over time.

Appearance

A luminous pale straw colour with soft green reflections. The wine shows impressive clarity, with a gentle, persistent bead of micro-bubbles clinging to the glass, an indicator of its natural freshness and structural tension.

Nose

An inviting, finely layered bouquet. Ripe pear, white peach and fresh citrus blossom unfold alongside delicate notes of chamomile, almond flower and soft white spring blooms. Subtler hints of crushed volcanic stone, preserved lemon and a whisper of herbal lift (wild fennel, lemon verbena) reflect the mineral-rich hillsides of Soave Classico.

Palate

Crisp, poised and beautifully textural. Flavours of juicy pear, nectarine, Meyer lemon and crisp green apple glide across a sleek mineral backbone. A gentle almond nuance, a hallmark of traditional Soave, merges with subtle lees complexity, adding creaminess without weight. The acidity is fresh and finely etched, guiding the wine through a vibrant mid-palate toward a long, clean, elegantly saline finish.

Overall

This 2018 Pieropan Soave Classico Magnum showcases purity, balance and regional authenticity. It is superb as an apéritif and pairs effortlessly with seafood, shellfish, grilled white fish, fresh salads, delicate pasta dishes or soft cheeses. The magnum format suggests heightened ageing potential: enjoy its bright, lifted fruit now, or cellar it to develop deeper almond, honeyed and mineral nuances over the coming years.