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VENETO

SOAVE CLASSICO

96 Pieropan 2016 Calvarino (Soave Classico). Lemon drop candy, apricot, crushed stone, bitter almond and beeswax are just some of the aromas you’ll find on this intriguing, classy wine, the 45th anniversary edition of what is one of Italy’s most iconic whites. The savory, elegant palate is focused and bright, delivering ripe white stone fruit, citrus, tangy mineral and a hint of baking spice. It’s impeccably balanced, with bright acidity. Enjoy now or hold for even more complexity. Drink through 2031. LUX Wines. Cellar Selection. —K.O.

abv: 12.5% Price: $33

Boasting elegance, structure and flavor, this stunning wine is one of Italy’s premier whites. It opens with aromas of acacia, mature yellow peach, tropical fruit and almond that carry over to the radiant palate along with honeyed notes, ripe apricot, vanilla and. —K.O.

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