Soave DOC

- Located in the Western Veneto sub-region of Veneto - Topographically two halves: - Western half includes steep, limestone-based hills that run north-south up to the town of Soave. Limestone produces elegant, complex wines with marked tropical and ripe fruit aromas combined with floral notes. - Eastern half is fomed by low volcanic hills that run from north to south tup to the town of Monteforte d'Alpone. These volcanic soils are rich inminerals and are peppered with outcrops of basalt and limestone. Basalt rich soils produce more structured and intense wines with spicy notes and characteristic almond note. - Wines must be at least 70% Garganega, with max 30% Trebbiano di Soave a/o Chardonnay - Many top producers use 100% Garganega - Classico subzone exists - Spumante version authorized