Soave Superiore DOCG and Colli Berici DOCGarganega, Sauvignon Blanc, CarmenereFounded 1991Inama family (Giuseppe Inama and sons)Winemaker Matteo InamaSoave Classico
Founded by Giuseppe Inama in 1991, the estate spans Soave Classico hill vineyards and pioneered quality Carmenere in the Colli Berici DOC. The Vulcaia Soave from basalt soils is one of the appellation's most mineral expressions.
Tasting: Visits and tastings at San Bonifacio; Soave Classico and Colli Berici Carmenere tasting programmes.
Signature wines: Inama Soave Classico Superiore Vigneti di Foscarino, Inama Oratorio di San Lorenzo Soave Superiore DOCG, Inama Bradisismo Soave Superiore DOCG
Soave Superiore DOCGGarganegaFounded 1600Gini family (Sandro and Claudio Gini)Winemaker Sandro and Claudio GiniSoave Classico
The Gini family has farmed on the volcanic hillsides of Monteforte d'Alpone since the 17th century. La Frosca and Col Foscarin are their benchmark single-vineyard Soaves from ancient Garganega vines on basalt-rich soils.
Tasting: Estate visits and tasting flights at Monteforte d'Alpone; booking required.
Signature wines: Gini Soave Classico La Frosca, Gini Col Foscarin Soave Classico
Soave Superiore DOCGGarganega, Trebbiano di SoaveFounded 1982Tessari family (Alessandra and Meri Tessari)Winemaker Alessandra TessariSoave Classico
Sisters Alessandra and Meri Tessari run this compact estate in the village of Soave producing Classico and the single-cru Monte Carbonare from centenarian Garganega vines on volcanic tufa soils.
Tasting: Tasting visits by appointment in the village of Soave.
Signature wines: Suavia Soave Classico, Suavia Soave Classico Monte Carbonare, Suavia Amedeo Recioto di Soave
Soave Superiore DOCGGarganegaFounded 1983Graziano PraWinemaker Graziano PraORGANIC CERTIFIEDSoave Classico
Graziano Pra converted this Monteforte d'Alpone estate to organic viticulture and produces deeply terroir-driven Soave Classico Monte Grande from volcanic basalt and garnet-clay soils alongside the richer Otto bottling.
Tasting: Cellar visit and tasting at Monteforte d'Alpone by appointment.
Signature wines: Pra Monte Grande Soave Classico, Pra Otto Soave Classico
Soave Classico DOCGarganega, Trebbiano di Soave, Corvina, RondinellaFounded 1898Cooperative of 2,600 member growersWinemaker Cantina di Soave winemaking teamSoave Classico
Soave cooperative founded 1898, representing 2,600 member growers across 6,000 hectares. Its premium Rocca Sveva line is entry-level access to the appellation; the visitor centre in town is walk-in friendly.
Tasting: Public tasting room open daily in Soave town; walk-in welcome.
Signature wines: Cantina di Soave Rocca Sveva Soave Classico Superiore
Veneto IGTGarganega, ChardonnayFounded 1948Roberto AnselmiWinemaker Roberto AnselmiSoave Classico
Roberto Anselmi famously resigned from the Soave Consorzio and declassified his wines to Veneto IGT as a protest against commercial dilution of the appellation.
Tasting: Tasting visits at Monteforte d'Alpone by appointment.
Signature wines: Roberto Anselmi San Vincenzo, Roberto Anselmi Capitel Croce, Roberto Anselmi I Capitelli
