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The Soave growing area is located to the east of Verona, around the villages of Soave, Monteforte d'Alpone and San Bonifacio. The vineyards range from the plain up to the first hills of the Alps. While in the valleys we find soils with a rich limestone content, the hills consist of the remains of an extinct volcano. The wines from the limestone soil are more fragrant, finer and more elegant. Those from volcanic soils are fuller, show riper fruit notes and develop more slowly. Soave is mainly made from the Garganega grape, a variety that is only found here and in neighbouring areas. It ripens late - usually in the first half of October, and is characterised by a delicate fragrance. The second important grape is the small-berried Trebbiano di Soave. In recent years, 33 special vineyards have been classified in the Soave region, which are now officially allowed to appear on the label.
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