Four generations of the Pieropan family have been making wine in Soave since the 1890s and by the 1930s were the first to make a wine labeled as Soave. Today the estate, which covers 58 hectares on the stony hills of Soave Classico, is known as one of the most acclaimed in all of Italy for their white wines which exclusively feature traditional varieties.

They are most famous for their two single vineyard wines, the “Calvarino” and “La Rocca.”

Calvarino is a Soave classic and has been owned by the family since 1901. It is unoaked and with a high mineral quality coming from the classic volcanic basalt. La Rocca, situated on the only limestone bed in the area, is fermented in 500-liter barrels, and has won seven gold medals at the international Wine Challenge.

Also the family have been producing Valpolicella and Amarone with great success after purchasing a 16-hectare property in the Val d’Illasi,

From the 2015 vintage onwards, all Pieropan wines are certified organic, to respect the local terrain.

Le Vénétie est situé dans le nord-est de l'Italie, s'étendant des Dolomites à la mer Adriatique, avec Venise comme capitale régionale. La région se classe parmi les plus grands producteurs de vin d'Italie en volume, englobant un terrain diversifié qui comprend les contreforts alpins, les plaines plates et les célèbres collines de Valpolicella près de Vérone. L'héritage viticole du Vénétie s'étend sur des siècles, les établissements romains ayant établi bon nombre des pratiques viticoles encore utilisées aujourd'hui.

La région bénéficie d'un climat continental modéré par la mer Adriatique et le lac de Garde, créant des conditions propices à la production de vins mousseux et tranquilles. Les appellations clés comprennent le Prosecco DOC et le prestigieux Prosecco Conegliano Valdobbiadene DOCG au nord, le Soave DOC pour les vins blancs, et l'Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG et le Valpolicella DOC pour les rouges. La topographie variée va des sols volcaniques de Soave aux compositions calcaires et argileuses de Valpolicella, chacune contribuant des caractéristiques distinctes aux vins.

Le Glera domine la production de vins mousseux, notamment dans les appellations Prosecco où il crée des vins allant des styles très secs aux styles demi-secs. La production de vin rouge se concentre sur des variétés indigènes comme le Corvina, souvent mélangées avec le Rondinella et le Molinara dans les assemblages traditionnels de Valpolicella. La région se distingue par sa technique d'appassimento, où les raisins sont séchés pour concentrer les saveurs pour la production d'Amarone, et pour avoir été pionnière dans les méthodes modernes du Prosecco qui ont transformé une spécialité régionale en un style de vin mousseux reconnu internationalement.

Soave DOC is located in the Veneto region of northeastern Italy, encompassing vineyards in the provinces of Verona and Vicenza. The appellation was established in 1968 and centers around the medieval town of Soave, with the historic Soave Classico zone representing the original hillside vineyards that have been cultivated since Roman times. The production area extends across volcanic soils formed from ancient lava flows and sedimentary deposits.

The appellation is built almost entirely on the Garganega grape variety, which must comprise at least 70% of any Soave blend, though many producers use it exclusively. The climate benefits from cooling influences from Lake Garda to the west and the pre-Alpine foothills to the north, creating significant diurnal temperature variation during the growing season. Volcanic basalt soils in the Classico zone and limestone-clay compositions in the broader DOC area contribute to the wines' mineral character and aging potential.

Soave wines typically display fresh citrus and stone fruit flavors with distinctive almond notes on the finish, a hallmark of the Garganega variety. The volcanic terroir imparts a characteristic mineral backbone and crisp acidity that allows these wines to develop complexity with age. While many Soave wines are designed for early consumption, examples from the Classico zone and top producers can evolve for several years, developing honeyed notes and greater textural depth while maintaining their essential freshness and elegance.