Pieropan - Soave Classico La Rocca 2023
98/100
James Suckling
96/100
Wine Enthusiast
94+/100
Robert Parker
"A delicious Soave, with sublime freshness that beautifully reflects its terroir—one of our best-selling Italian wines!"
"An elegant and sophisticated wine with toasty and mineral aromas, accompanied by notes of lemon zest, orange, quince, and fern. Medium-bodied yet powerful, with lively acidity that balances its strength. A long, silky finish with notes of toast and white chocolate. Exceptional. Ready to drink or for aging." (James Suckling 2025)
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Eye
A bright yellow color with golden highlights
Nose
Intense and complex, with aromas of nectarine, mango, toasted pistachios, and white flowers; very delicate
Palate
Velvety and flavorful, with a magnificent balance and well-structured interplay between acidity and flavors; notes of peach, acacia honey, marzipan, and apricot; a long, fragrant finish
Serve
At 12-14°C
Open
1 to 2 hours before
Drink from
2026
Drink before
2045
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy it with a porcini mushroom risotto, cod with chorizo, or scallops au gratin...
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated (2025 guide) 94+/100 (Outstanding wine)
About the wine:
Celebrating its 45th anniversary (1978–2023), the 2023 Pieropan Soave Classico La Rocca shines with a golden intensity and offers a captivating bouquet that draws both from the character of the Garganega grape and careful aging in oak barrels. This 100% Garganega is aged for 15 months in 500-liter French and Slavonian oak barrels. The varietal aromas include notes of stone fruit, candied lemon, and crushed oyster shells. Woody nuances of nutmeg and saffron add structure and depth. La Rocca is a five-hectare estate with limestone soils that produced 45,000 bottles. The Pieropan family knows their stuff. Happy anniversary. 2025–2036
Wine Enthusiast
Wine rated (2025 guide) 96/100
About the wine:
Luxurious aromas of golden fruit and white flowers burst from the glass with elegance. On the palate, it unfolds as a masterpiece where a generous texture meets brilliant acidity, with every element perfectly balanced. The mineral depth forms the foundation of this remarkable display of power and grace, proving why this terroir ranks among Italy’s greatest. Ready to drink now – 2045
Vinous
Rated: Recommended
James Suckling
Wine rated (2025 guide) 98/100
Rated estate (2022 guide) Recommended
About the wine:
An elegant and sophisticated wine with toasty and mineral aromas, accompanied by notes of lemon zest, orange, quince, and fern. Medium-bodied yet powerful, with lively acidity that balances its strength. A long, silky finish with notes of toast and white chocolate. Exceptional. Ready to drink or suitable for aging.
Customer rating
4/5
based on 2 reviews
Review and comment by Mr. JEAN PAUL C. Published on September 16, 2025
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Review by Mr. MICHEL L. Posted on August 5, 2025
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