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Soave Classico DOC

Verona's classic white wine appellation producing Garganega-dominant wines from volcanic basalt soils in the historic Classico zone. Long dismissed as mass-market neutral, the Classico zone has undergone a quality revolution revealing wines of genuine mineral depth, floral aromatics and age-worthiness that rival great Burgundy whites.

Year Rating Notes
2024 Warm dry summer gave concentration; classical Garganega aromatics preserved.
2023 Near-perfect growing season; benchmark Soave Classico vintage.
2022 Consistent quality from volcanic basalt; Garganega of genuine depth and aromatic complexity.
2021 Benchmark vintage for Soave Classico quality revival; wines of extraordinary freshness and mineral precision.
2020 Good structure and mineral character; top Classico wines showing excellent aging potential.
2019 Well-balanced vintage; Soave Classico of the characteristic floral-almond freshness.
2018 Volcanic basalt Garganega showed exceptional mineral depth and aromatic complexity.
2017 Drought year; lower volumes but concentrated wines from old vines.