Facts about the wine
About this wine
Calvarino Soave Classico is a dry, refined Garganega with vivid freshness and a light-footed yet layered character. Lemon, grapefruit, white peach and almond are typical, often joined by a subtle saline, mineral note. The exact expression varies with the vintage, but the wine is generally defined by lively acidity and understated depth.
What does this wine taste like?
The sommelier's estimate on four scales, based on the grapes, the region and the style of the house.
- Light
- Bold
- Smooth
- Tannic
- Dry
- Sweet
- Soft
- Acidic
- lemon
- grapefruit
- white peach
- almond
- white flowers
- wet stone
Food that goes well with this wine
Dishes and ingredients the sommelier recommends with this wine.
- grilled sea bass
- asparagus risotto
- pasta with clams
- sushi or sashimi
- young goat’s cheese
- Shellfish
- Vegetarian
- Appetizer
- Snack
- Lean Fish
Vintages
Vintages of this wine known in our database. Once enough Wijnfeld users have a vintage in their cellar, we show anonymised scores and prices here.
- 2021
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- 1980
From the Wijnfeld cellars
Anonymised figures from Wijnfeld users who have this wine in their cellar. Shown from three cellars onwards.
Not enough cellars with this wine yet to show figures.
Member ratings
Stars and comments from Wijnfeld members who drank this wine, at home or out.
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Emiel F.★★★★★vintage 20218 Sep 2026
About Pieropan
Pieropan is widely regarded as a leading estate in Soave Classico, in eastern Veneto. The family has been closely linked to the area for generations and is known for wines that express Garganega with clarity and a strong sense of place. Calvarino is one of the estate’s classic single-vineyard wines, valued for its fresh, mineral profile.
This profile was written by the Wijnfeld digital sommelier from generally known information about the producer, the region and the grapes. Details may vary by vintage. Published on 9 September 2026.