Soave > Cantina di Soave
Cantina di Soave
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15/20
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Borgo Rocca Sveva Via Borgo Covergnino, 7 Soave (VR) - ITALY
Open Wine Shop - Mon-Fri: 8.30– 12.30 & 14.30 - 19.00 Sat: 8.30 -12.30 & 15.00 – 19.00, appointments for tours required Cards MC,V |
The Verdict
To "Cellarbrate": Many wines to provide a varied tasting experience. To "Wine about": Nothing How many bottles did we buy: 3 Suitable for: Couples, Groups Visited March 2013 |
Getting There
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Country
State/Province
Region
Accessibility
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Italy
Veneto
Soave
This is a co-op and one of the largest wineries in the region, with wines supplied by a number of growers in the area. It is located in the middle of Soave
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Upon Arrival
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Parking
Setting
Commercial/Boutique
Ambiance
Airconditioning/Fireplace
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Parking in town would be difficult, but there are city operated carparks outside the walls
The entry to the cellar door is in a courtyard off one of the main streets just outside the city walls
Commercial
The cellar door is a huge wine shop. There are numerous shelves of wine to browse and select, as well as wine accessories for sale
Yes/No
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Tasting Experience
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Number of wines on tasting
Particular wines or varietals known for
Wait time
Knowledge of wines
Staff attitude
Winery Tour Offered
Tasting seating available at counter
Tasting sheet/order form provided for notes
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5+
Soave (Garganega, a dry white wine), but also Amarone and Ripasso given proximity to Valpolicella
We booked in for a tour, so we didn't have to wait
Excellent
The tour was fun and informative and ended with a tasting in a private room at the back of the wine store
Yes, of the winery and the tunnels under the winery, by appointment only
Yes, the tasting is conducted in a private room around a table
Yes, folder with tasting notes
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Food Offering
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Yes/No
Restaurant/Café/Tasting platter
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No
N/A
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Hip Pocket
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Price range of wines
Tasting Fee
Refundable on purchase?
Tour Fee
Delivery cost per dozen
Club Membership with Discounts etc
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€8-€45
Free
N/A
Free
Unsure
No
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Other features, facilities and offerings
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Gift Shop
Toys/play area for kids
Dog friendly
By the way...
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Yes, amongst the wines are wine accessories and deli products
No
No
You can just go to the wine shop or take the tour. We did the tour and found it to be an enjoyable experience
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