In 2001, Soave Superiore DOCG was created to distinguish between the quality levels.
The DOC specialises in white wines made from the following varieties: Garganega, Chardonnay & Trebbiano di Soave/Verdiccio. The syles produced include still wine, spumante and recioto. At it's best, Soave should be delicate citrus and almond flavours with good depth/body. These are often from the communes of Soave and Monteforte d'Alpone, Soave DOCG, and labelled 'Classico'. Recioto di Soave is a sweet style made from dried Garganega grapes and displays honey and apricot flavours.
Soave's climate is Maritime, warm and dry in the summer and mild and damp in the winter.