In the heart of the medieval village of Soave at the foot of Scaliger Castle, Cantina del Castello has produced Soave Classico in the 13th-century Palazzo dei Conti Sambonifacio since the 1960s. The cellar is open Mon-Fri 8:00-18:30 and Sat 10:00-17:00 for tastings and retail.
Tip: Ask for the Pressoni single-vineyard cru - the volcanic basalt terroir character is unmistakable and shows what separates Soave Classico from the broader DOC.
Founded 1980 in the medieval village of Soave; returned to direct management by Cantina del Castello in April 2024. The best point-of-access for Soave and Valpolicella wines by the glass, with private room available for groups upstairs. Contact enotecasoave@gmail.com.
The list: Soave Classico and abroad, Garganega-Trebbiano and pure Garganega; Valpolicella; Lessini Durello classic method; curated charcuterie boards
Pours: Soave Classico DOC, Garganega di Gambellara, Lessini Durello Metodo Classico
Tip: Order the Lessini Durello metodo classico - this Veneto sparkling made from Durella grapes is one of the region's best-kept secrets.
Located at the foot of Soave Castle in the 13th-century Palazzo dei Conti Sambonifacio, Cantina del Castello has produced Soave Classico since the 1960s. Also operates the Enoteca del Soave retail outlet. Direct estate tastings in the historic cellar.
The list: Soave Classico DOC from medieval village cellar; cellar in 13th-century Counts Sambonifacio palace; Mon-Fri 8:00-18:30, Sat 10:00-17:00
Pours: Soave Classico DOC, Soave Pressoni, Recioto di Soave
Tip: The Pressoni single-vineyard Soave shows the volcanic basalt character that distinguishes the Classico zone.
Founded 1980 in the medieval village of Soave; returned to direct management by Cantina del Castello in April 2024. The most comprehensive retail selection of Soave wines in the region. Also stocks Valpolicella and Lessini Durello sparkling. Tel +39 0457681588.
The Soave wine consortium's official visitor presence in the village of Soave. Curated retail selection of member producers' wines covering the full Soave DOC and DOCG spectrum. Best starting point for understanding the appellation's different zones and producers.
The Soave Consorzio's annual comparative tasting forum held in and around the medieval castle town of Soave. The format pairs Soave Classico and DOC expressions with regional food producers. Critics and sommeliers debate Garganega's identity and the case for Soave as a serious age-worthy white wine.