What grape varieties are grown in Soave?

Soave whites split between mineral austerity and ripe stone fruit—Garganega's default mode—yet reds from Corvina gain traction as producers push beyond tradition.

Recioto di SoaveSoave ClassicoSoave Superiore

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Region DNA

The character of Soave

Based on 103 wines with structural data

Style profile

Diverse

Broad range with a recognisable character

Soave

Country avg

FEM score distribution

90+ Elite

80–89 Great

70–79 Good

<70 Other

Based on 34 rated wineries in this region

Flavor territory

Tree fruitRed fruitBlack fruitCitrus fruitEarth

Most frequent primary flavor groups

Style breakdown

Italian Soave

Northern Italy Red

Northern Italy White

Italian Sparkling

Italian Valpolicella Red

Italian Amarone

Italian Ripasso

Central Italy Red

Wine style frequency · Bar length = relative count

Top grape varieties

Garganega92Corvina55Rondinella53Molinara29Corvinone16Pinot Grigio13Trebbiano12Trebbiano di Soave11Chardonnay9Sangiovese9

Varieties ranked by number of wines · Number = wine count

Most representative winery

The estate whose wines are closest to the regional average — the truest expression of Soave

Lovatti

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About Soave

Soave is a wine region in Italy, home to 52 producers tracked on Femente, 3 of them rated 90+ on the critic index. Its vineyards are led by Garganega, Corvina, and Rondinella, producing Italian Soave and Northern Italy Red wines with notes of Tree fruit, Red fruit, and Black fruit. It takes in Recioto di Soave, Soave Classico, and Soave Superiore.

Soave — good to know

What grape varieties are grown in Soave?: The most planted varieties in Soave are Garganega, Corvina, Rondinella, and Molinara, based on the wines Femente tracks across the region.
What wines is Soave known for?: Soave is known for Italian Soave, Northern Italy Red, and Northern Italy White wines and flavors of Tree fruit, Red fruit, and Black fruit.
How many wineries are in Soave?: Femente tracks 52 producers in Soave, of which 3 are rated 90+ on the critic index.
Where is Soave?: Soave is a wine region in Italy, taking in Recioto di Soave, Soave Classico, and Soave Superiore.

Soave

Name: Soave
Address: Italy

Soave whites split between mineral austerity and ripe stone fruit—Garganega's default mode—yet reds from Corvina gain traction as producers push beyond tradition. The region's volcanic soils and hillside sites pull the grape toward salinity and grip, rewarding patience in the glass.

Outstanding houses in Soave.

Suavia

Tessari

Portinari

Rocca Sveva

Antonio Roncolato

The character of Soave

Style profile

FEM score distribution

Flavor territory

Style breakdown

Top grape varieties

Most representative winery

Soave — good to know

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