Soave

Made official by the decree of August 21, 1968, the Soave appellation has its roots in the eastern hills of the province of Verona, a historic wine-growing region (the first wine to be designated a “good Italian wine” by royal decree in 1931).

Its production area covers a number of municipalities, including Soave, Monteforte, San Martino B.A., Lavagno, Mezzane, Caldiero, Colognola, Illasi, Cazzano, San Bonifacio, Roncà, Montecchia, and San Giovanni Ilarione; these territories are wholly or partially within the wine-growing region.

Soave DOC wines are divided into three categories, each defining a specific geographic area and production criteria related to yields, minimum alcohol content, and the wines’ characteristics. Thus, there are:

When it comes to soils, Soave benefits from great geological diversity. 

The region features volcanic slopes, limestone soils, calcareous alluvial soils derived from ancient marine deposits, as well as non-calcareous alluvial soils. This variety of soils significantly influences the wines’ aromas. For example, wines from volcanic soils are characterized by intense aromas of citrus, honey, peaches, and melon, with a hint of saltiness. In contrast, wines from limestone soils are more subtle, less expressive aromatically, and offer a lighter, more refined structure on the palate.