2023 Pieropan Soave Classico La Rocca Rare Wine Collection Frank Schoonmaker*

Frank Schoonmaker*

between Florence and Sienna

the Chappellets established their home and winery

From the valleys

Location: Volnay

2023 Pieropan Soave Classico La Rocca Rare Wine Collection Frank Schoonmaker*From: Soave Classico, ItalyBlend Grape Varietal: Garganega Taste & Critical Acclaim: La Rocca is the most ambitious cru of Pieropan, sometimes not preferred to the fresher Calvarino blended with Trebbiano di Soave (aka Turbiana) from volcanic soils. La Rocca is based on 100% Garganega from the chalky soil surrounding the village of Soave. This 2021 vintage is brilliant and intense yellow with golden hints. A characterful wine with notes reminiscent of