Soave

Officially established 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 "fine Italian wine" by royal decree in 1931).

Its production area encompasses 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, all of which are located wholly or partly within the wine-growing region.

Soave DOC wines are divided into three categories, each defining a specific geographical area and production criteria regarding yields, minimum alcohol content, and the characteristics of the wines. Thus, there are:

When it comes to soil, Soave benefits from a wide variety of geological formations. 

The region features volcanic hillsides, 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 distinguished 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.