White wine - Azienda Agricola Pieropan - Soave Classico Doc Format: Glass bottle 75cl White wine - Azienda Agricola Pieropan - Soave Classico Doc - Data sheet Denomination: Soave Classico DOC Geographical Location: hilly area of Soave Classico Terrain: Volcanic, rich in tuff and basaltic rocks Grapes: Garganega 85%; Trebbiano di Soave 15%. Age of the vines: 6-60 years, depending on the vineyard Altitude: 100 - 300 m. Exposure: west Yield80-90 hl (2.5 kg per plant) Breeding system: Guyot (4800 vines per hectare), Pergola Veronese (3000 vines per hectare) Method of defence: Certified organic viticulture Loaded with gems: 6-8 buds per vine Alcohol: Vol. 12% Total acidity: 5.95 g/l Ph: 3.26 Serving temperature: 8-10 °C Grape harvest: Manual harvest in mid-September for the Trebbiano di Soave grape and in October for the Garganega grape. Vinification: Destemming and pressing of the grapes. Selection of the first-pressing must and temperature-controlled fermentation (16°-18°C) in vitrified cement tanks. Refinement: Maturation of the wine in vitrified cement vats in contact with the finest and noblest lees for a variable period of 5-9 months, followed by bottling and marketing, after a minimum resting period in the bottle. Colour: pale straw yellow, with greenish highlights, brilliant. Perfume: fresh and delicate, with hints of vine blossom, cherry, elderflower, citrus and white peach memories Palate: dry, savoury, pleasantly harmonious and balanced, with good fruit concentration and good Combinations: Starters, first courses and soups, especially if vegetable-based such as asparagus, peas and courgettes, fish dishes and eggs. Ideal as an aperitif with finger-food and sushi. Find out more: To find out more about Sicilian wines, products Torrisis and the culinary traditions of Sicily, we recommend you visit our blog, full of interesting and overwhelming articles recounting its many facets. In the section recipes You will also find a wide variety of quick and easy cooking tips, as well as lots of ideas and useful advice on how to make the best use of our products in the kitchen and how to ensure that you create excellent dishes.
