Soave wine is ready to conquer Castelvecchio with tastings, seminars, and breathtaking views of the Adige River. On Monday, September 9th, wine professionals and enthusiasts will gather on the beautiful terrace at Circolo Ufficiali for an exclusive event celebrating Soave wine and its surrounding landscape, which the FAO (Food and Agricoltural Organization) has designated as an agricultural heritage of global significance. Attendees can taste a range of wines from about forty of the region’s top vineyards.

“Appuntamento Soave is a new format designed to bring together valuable content, starting with the diverse interpretations of Soave wines present,” explains Igor Gladich, head of the Soave Consortium. “It was created for Verona at a critical juncture in market trends, both in Italy and abroad, which appreciate fresh, flavorful white wines with low alcohol levels. The event will occur in Verona, a city with a long history associated with Soave wine production. This event will address the press and industry experts, with a special emphasis on the worlds of cuisine and sommelier, yet will also involve the general public, both enthusiasts and newcomers. After all, let’s not forget that wine is primarily about the pleasure of conviviality and the joy of being together.”

Participating Wineries: The event will feature a range of top-tier wineries, including Balestri Valda, Benini, Bertani, Bolla, Ca’ Rugate, Cadis1898, Camerani, Canoso, Carlo Alberto Negri, Casarotto, Cantina del Castello, Cantina di Monteforte, Coffele, Collis Veneto Wine Group, Corte Adami, Corte Mainente, Corte Moschina, Dal Cero, Fattori, Franchetto, Gianni Tessari, Gini, Guerrieri Rizzardi, Ilatium, Inama, La Cappuccina, Le Albare, Le Mandolare, Montetondo, Nardello, Portinari, Pra’, Roccolo Grassi, Santi, Suavia, T.E.S.S.A.R.I., Tenuta Sant’Antonio, Tirapelle, Vicentini, Villa Canestrari, Vitevis, and Zambon.

Event Schedule:

  • 11:00 AM: “Soave: From Freshness to Longevity” – AIS Seminar Over forty sommeliers from across the Veneto region will be the stars of this seminar, organized by AIS and strongly supported by the Soave Consortium. This seminar emphasizes the importance of continuous learning and training to understand Soave wine and the history behind each glass.
  • 2:00 PM: “Soave Seven: From Freshness to Longevity” – Masterclass by Filippo Bartolotta. This invitation-only masterclass will explore the different facets of Soave wine in a journey from west to east, highlighting the contrast between calcareous and volcanic soils and from younger vintages to more evolved ones. The session will demonstrate Soave’s remarkable ability to evolve, providing a snapshot of the current quality level within the denomination.
  • 4:00 PM: “Soave Identity: Between Landscape, Freshness, and Longevity” – Roundtable Discussion. The roundtable will feature notable speakers such as Andrea Lonardi, Master of Wine, discussing “The Future of Soave in the World,” Mons. Bruno Fasani, Prefect of the Biblioteca Capitolare di Verona, on “The Vine as a Gift from God,” Clelia Maria Puzzo from FAO, presenting “Soave: An Agricultural Heritage of Global Significance,” and Lorenzo Pasquini, Estate Manager at Château d’Yquem, among others. The discussion will be moderated by Luciano Ferraro, Deputy Editor of Corriere della Sera.
  • 6:30 PM: Public opening. Appuntamento Soave, an exquisite tasting event on Verona’s most magnificent terrace overlooking the Adige River, will begin at 6:30 PM and welcome wine enthusiasts and curious guests. With over forty wineries showing their best Soave interpretations, visitors can sample several vintages and appreciate the many nuances of the Additional Geographical Units. There will also be short tastings of local goods organized by the Strada del Vino Soave.