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Monte Tondo
(Winery in Soave)

4.75 (12 Reviews)
Provides 1 wine tasting and winery visit from €20.00
The Montetondo Winery, led by the Magnabosco family, is deeply rooted in the Soave and Valpolicella regions of Italy. With over 32 hectares of vineyards on the slopes of Monte Tenda, Monte Foscarino, and Monte Tondo, the winery embodies a rich tradition of winemaking passed down through generations. Gino Magnabosco, an experienced winegrower, personally oversees every step of the process, ensuring that each wine reflects the unique terroir of these historic hills. The family's commitment to blending traditional methods with modern techniques has earned their wines recognition both in Italy and internationally.
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Ca' Rugate Azienda Agricola
(Winery in Soave)

4.8 (10 Reviews)
Provides 2 wine tastings and winery visit from €35.00
Ca' Rugate is a historic winery located in the Veneto region, producing wines that authentically express the essence of the land from which they originate: the renowned areas of Soave Classico, Valpolicella, and Lessini Durello. For over 100 years, the Tessari family, now in its fourth generation, has been dedicated to crafting exceptional wines that honor the rich traditions of their territory while embracing innovation. The name "Ca' Rugate" comes from the dark, volcanic soil of the Rugate hill near Brognoligo, where the family's winemaking journey began. The estate's deep connection to this land, coupled with their commitment to sustainability and quality, makes Ca' Rugate a unique destination for wine lovers looking to experience the true flavors of Veneto.
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VINI CASAROTTO
(Winery in Soave)

5 (1 Review)
Provides 2 wine tastings and winery visit from €18.00
Nestled at the foot of the Lessini Mountains, the Casarotto winery is surrounded by the scenic beauty of rolling hills that border the famous Soave region. Our story began in 1945 when our great-grandfather, driven by a passion for the land and a deep commitment to vine growing, established the first vinification cellar. Today, Casarotto Winery is proudly managed by Celeste Casarotto and her family, representing the third generation of winemakers dedicated to this legacy. We oversee every step of the production process, from nurturing our vines to the meticulous vinification of our grapes. Our commitment to quality is unwavering, and we combine decades of experience with modern technology to craft exceptional wines that reflect the character and richness of our unique terroir.
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Cantina del Castello
(Winery in Soave)

Provides 1 wine tasting and winery visit from €25.00
Cantina del Castello is a winery made up of people passionate about the territory, vineyards, and wine. The historic cellar, located within the city walls of the Castle of Soave, is the heart of the winery, which operates with respect for the traditions and customs of its wines. A guardian of the past and a treasure trove of ancient history, Cantina del Castello represents the agricultural, viticultural, and social fabric of the region, maintaining a deep respect for the environment and nature where it was founded and continues to operate today. Since its origins, the winery has also produced red wines from Valpolicella, including Amarone and Ripasso. The first bottles date back to the 1960s, and some of these are still carefully preserved in the winery’s private collection.
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Azienda Vinicola Canoso
(Winery in Soave)

Provides 3 wine tastings and winery visit from €20.00
The Canoso family has always believed in the quality of the wine produced on the hills of Monteforte d'Alpone. In fact, since 1876 they have cultivated gardens and vineyards here, selling the wine in bulk to markets in northern Italy. Our production of about 70,000 bottles per year is characterised by the combination of the value of tradition and the quality guarantee of state-of-the-art equipment. In each production step, from the vineyard to the bottle, we pay great attention and, as we do not use products of animal origin, in 2018 we obtained Vegan certification from V Label. The maturation of our red wines includes passages in barriques, French tonneaux and large Slavonian barrels to give elegance to the tannins.
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Giannitessari soc agricola srl
(Winery in Soave)

Provides 4 wine tastings and winery visit from €25.00
Gianni Tessari Winery, located in Roncà, Verona, is led by renowned winemaker Gianni Tessari, who has been crafting award-winning wines since the 1980s. The winery spans 35 hectares across three key terroirs: Monti Lessini, Soave, and Colli Berici. Known for blending tradition with innovation, Gianni Tessari expresses his winemaking expertise across these diverse lands. Visitors to the estate can explore the modern cellar, which harmonizes the best of traditional techniques with contemporary winemaking practices, set against the stunning backdrop of Veneto's rolling hills.
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Azienda Agricola Sandro De Bruno
(Winery in Soave)

Provides 2 wine tastings and winery visit from €34.50
Sandro De Bruno Winery, founded in 2002 by Tasoniero Sandro and his wife Ferraretto Marina, is nestled in the volcanic soils between Montecchia di Crosara and Terrossa di Roncà, within the Soave and Lessini Mountains. Their mission is to craft wines that authentically express the unique terroir of these lands. Emphasizing sustainability, passion, and meticulous attention to both vineyard and cellar work, the winery focuses on producing long-lasting wines that improve with age. Their philosophy is rooted in simplicity and respect for nature, allowing each wine to reflect the richness of its origin. The winery's approach ensures high-quality wines with longevity and complexity, resulting in an emotional connection over time with their wines. Each bottle is a tribute to the volcanic landscape and the deep tradition of winemaking in this area, continuously refined by Sandro and Marina's dedication to their craft.
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Tenuta Santa Maria di Gaetano Bertani
(Winery in Soave)

4.5 (2 Reviews)
Tenuta Santa Maria is the Bertani family estate, deeply rooted in a rich winemaking tradition that dates back to the 16th century. Today, brothers Giovanni and Guglielmo Bertani uphold their father Gaetano Bertani’s legacy as award-winning winemakers, while also pushing forward with innovation and sustainability. Their family played a crucial role in the development of the Valpolicella and Soave wine regions, pioneering modern dry wines and contributing to the creation of Amarone. The estate reflects this heritage through its dedication to native grape varieties and traditional methods, enhanced by the adoption of sustainable practices and cutting-edge technology. Spanning three unique estates—Arbizzano di Negrar in Valpolicella Classica DOCG, Colognola ai Colli in Soave DOC, and a high-elevation project in Valpantena—Tenuta Santa Maria crafts wines that are a true expression of Verona’s terroir, defined by elegance, balance, and longevity.
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T.E.S.S.A.R.I.
(Winery in Soave)

The Tessari winery is located in the most prized area of the Soave appellation: the Classic area of Monteforte d'Alpone. All its vineyards are cultivated by limiting intervention in the soil and favouring the natural biodiversity of the environment or in organic cultivation. Monteforte d'Alpone is the municipality with the highest density of vineyards in all of Italy: the view from these hills is breathtaking. The autochthonous vineyard is the Garganega, the only vine used by the Tessari family, which has been cultivated since the 1930s using the unilateral Veronese pergola system: a system now in extinction that guarantees protection of the grapes from the summer sun. The siblings Antonio, Germano and Cornelia, followed by the experience of their father Aldo and the ever-watchful eye of their mother Bianca, take care of all the phases of wine production: from the harvest to the vinification and marketing abroad, maintaining an unaltered respect for tradition and a passion for the art of wine-making.
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PIEROPAN
(Winery in Soave)

The Pieropan winery was founded in 1880 by Leonildo Pieropan and it achieved national and international success between the 1970s and 1980s thanks to his grandson namesake Leonildo, ''the Soave Classico Pioneer''. Today the winery is led by the family’s 4th generation: Andrea and Dario who are sons of Leonildo and his wife Teresita.       With an extension of 75 hectares, 55 in the Soave territory and 20 in Valpolicella, the company produces about 750.000-800.000 bottles per year of which about 65% is exported to 70 countries worldwide.     Pieropan’s wines are produced in three locations:          - The historic winery inside Palazzo Pullici Pieropan in the heart of Soave, where all stages of production have been carried out until 2018, now dedicated to the drying of grapes;       - The Valpolicella winery of Villa Cipolla Pieropan in Tregnago, dedicated to red wines production; - Finally, as the operating heart, the brand-new underground winery dedicated to Leonildo Pieropan. This is a modern, functional and innovative building that covers about 10.000 square meters of land,  located on the slopes of a large hilly amphitheater, in Soave, in the historical area for winegrowing, at the center of Pieropan’s production areas. Thanks to the choice of an underground construction, the sustainable project gave birth to an architecture strongly integrated in the surrounding environment.  ‘A Family History’      Over the years the company has had a constant development without ever losing its identity, made of tradition and authenticity with a focus on innovation that has made wines a timeless expression, beyond temporary trends.     A century after its foundation in the 1880s, the company was revolutionized by the founder’s grandson, Leonildo Pieropan, thanks to his unique style and innate vocation for winemaking. Over the years he became a pioneer and the point of reference for other Soave producers. His determination was fundamental in his project on quality and authenticity that put the vineyard at its center.  Leonildo's idea was simple but at the same time revolutionary: to enhance the individual vineyards and give the wines an identity based on the relationship between variety, soil and climate and human work. This has led to the creation of two symbolic wines of Italian enology, "Vigneto Calvarino" in 1971, the first Italian white single vineyard and "Vigneto La Rocca" in 1978. These two wines are the expressions of the diversity and versatility of the two soils present in the area: basalt of volcanic origin in the Calvarino, limestone of marine origin in the Rocca. The strong link with the territory leads Leonildo to make important choices also for the agronomic management of the vineyard, eliminating chemical weeding in 2002 and starting to convert all production to organic in 2008. In a few years Leonildo became the best interpreter of Soave production and a point of reference for the national and international markets. The fourth generation, represented by his sons Andrea and Dario both graduates in agriculture and enology, after the painful loss of their father in 2018, continue the family tradition in the vineyards near Soave with the same love and passion of their forefathers. 

More information on Soave

Soave is an appellation and wine area located in the province of Verona, beneath the Lessini mountains. In this territory, corresponding to one of the Italian viticultural areas with the highest density of vine cultivation, you will have the opportunity to discover Soave DOC during various wine tastings and wine tours on the hills of Romeo and Juliet.

During your winery visits in the Soave area, you will learn that the uniqueness of its wine is a result of the basaltic tufaceous soils of volcanic origin that are found across its hills. The volcanic soils give to Soave an excellent intensity and fullness of taste, while the characteristic aromas of Soave include floral, fruity and spicy notes, with hints of almond and cherry. First recognized as DOC in 1968, today the wines included in the disciplinary are Soave DOC, Soave Classico DOC, Soave Superiore DOCG, and Recioto di Soave DOCG, forming a quality pyramid with important geographic distinctions.

Which food to taste in Soave?

Your wine tastings in the wine area of Soave, which will often include a platter of local delicacies like cheeses and charcuterie, will surely get your stomach ready for a proper meal. Some of the specialties originating from the area of Verona that we recommend tasting while here include bigoli con le sarde (pasta with sardines), risotto al tastasal, bollito con la pearà (boiled meat with bread sauce), and pastissada de caval (braised horse meat).

Which wines to taste in Soave?

The main grape variety you will come across when visiting the wineries that produce Soave is Garganega, which finds its perfect habitat in the volcanic soils of the area. This white grape variety is characterized by scents of almond and white flowers and an interesting balance of acidity and sugars. Trebbiano di Soave is also used in the vinification of Soave to support the sapidity and vivacity of Garganega. Finally, the international variety Chardonnay can also be used in the production of Soave.

Which is the best season to visit Soave?

Wine tastings in the area of Soave can be organised throughout the seasons. Towards the middle of May, the Medieval Festival of Soave Wine takes place in the historical center of the village of Soave. During the event, visitors are entertained along the streets of the village by jesters, fire-eaters, archers, flag-wavers, musicians, nobles, ladies of the court, knights and storytellers who give life to incredible historical reenactments that will bring back the splendor of the Middle Ages.

What things to do in Soave?

While in Soave for a wine tasting, make sure to visit Soave’s castle as well, perched on top of the village. Other highlights in the area that are worth visiting include the villages of San Bonifacio and Monteforte D’Alpone, the thermal baths of Giunone, Verona and its culturally rich historical center, where you will find its famous Arena and the house of Juliet.