DOCG · since 2004
Soave Superiore
Wine · PDO · 12 municipalities
Recognised in 2004 across twelve Veneto municipalities, including Mezzane di Sotto and Illasi, the Soave Superiore DOCG defines itself through highly restrictive production standards. To distinguish this classification, regulations enforce a strict maximum yield of 10.0 tonnes per hectare. The required blend must contain at least 70% Garganega, fermented to a dry profile with a maximum of 6 grams per litre of residual sugar and a minimum alcohol content of 12.0% vol. Base wines cannot be released before April 1st of the year following harvest, ensuring a straw-yellow pour marked by floral aromas and a delicately bitter finish.
Garganega 70%12% vol min100 q/ha maxsource ↗
Production zone
Producers174 verified
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The facts
- Colour
- straw yellow, sometimes intense, with possible green and gold reflections
- Taste
- full and delicately bitter; in wood-aged products, more intense and persistent, also with notes of vanilla
The producers 174
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Alba
Soave
Albertini
Pianello Val Tidone
Aldegheri
Sant'Ambrogio di Valpolicella
Alibrianza
Allegrini
Antica Corte
Antiche terre venete
Verona
Avogaro
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Soave Superiore produced?
- Soave Superiore is produced in 12 municipalities in Veneto, Italy: Caldiero, Cazzano di Tramigna, Colognola ai Colli, Illasi and more.
- What grape is Soave Superiore made from?
- Soave Superiore is made from Garganega (min 70%), Trebbiano di Soave e/o Chardonnay, altri vitigni a bacca bianca non aromatici idonei (prov. Verona).
- What is the minimum alcohol content of Soave Superiore?
- The minimum alcohol content of Soave Superiore is 12% vol.
- What does DOCG mean?
- DOCG (Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita) is the highest tier of Italian wine classification, with government-sealed guarantees on origin and quality.