Definition

Noun: A dry white Italian wine, typically light-bodied and produced in the Veneto region, primarily from the Garganega grape, with origins in the area near Verona.

Usage

• As a countable noun (often uncountable in the context of a type/brand): Refers to the wine itself.
  • We ordered a bottle of soave to accompany the seafood.
  • This soave has a delicate, almond-like finish.

Examples

Advanced Usage

• "Soave Classico": Denotes a higher-quality Soave produced from grapes grown in the original, historical heartland of the production zone.
  • The Soave Classico Superiore from that producer is particularly renowned.

Variants and Related Words

• Soave Superiore: A designation for Soave wines that meet stricter production requirements, including higher minimum alcohol levels and aging.

Synonyms

• White wine (general)
• Italian white wine (specific category)

Noun

1. dry white Italian wine from Verona