When talking about Soave, it is difficult to ignore the name of the Pieropan winery. Not just a simple company but a veritable institution that has been expressing the soul of this Venetian territory for almost 140 years. The Pieropan family's adventure began way back in 1880, when Leonildo first realised the potential of the vineyards on the volcanic slopes of Soave Classico. Today, his great-grandchildren Andrea and Dario are at the helm, having inherited an important legacy: not only a “famous” name but also a philosophy that focuses on respect for tradition while looking to the future. This is where bottles are produced that tell the story of a unique place with elegance and authenticity. But to truly understand a Pieropan wine, you first need to understand where it comes from. We are in Soave, in a corner of Veneto that is not only of rare beauty but also a combination of natural factors. Here, the soil is volcanic, dark and rocky. It is a soil that “stresses” the vines, pushing them to give their best and giving the wines produced here an unmistakable minerality and sapidity. This is the secret that makes Soave Classico so vibrant and persistent. But it is not only the soil that makes the difference. The vineyards, all owned by the winery, extend over gentle hills, perfectly exposed to the sun and caressed by a constant breeze that keeps the grapes healthy and concentrated. The vineyards are also cultivated organically, respecting the cycle of nature, without compromise. The grapes are harvested by hand, with meticulous care, to ensure that only the best bunches reach the winery. It is an ethical choice, but also an oenological one, which translates into superior quality.