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. |