The bottle called Magnum is probably one of the most popular big sized bottle. Not all the XL bottles are Magnum, which is the proper name for 1,5 liters wine bottles. Big bottles for big occasions, and, sometimes, even for big pockets ;-) As the bottle capacity increases, the names that identifies the bottle size get more majestics and highfalutin, with references to the history of big personalities and important sovereigns of the ancient times. Here the names and the respective formats of the bottles: Magnum 1,5 liters (2 bottles of 75cl)  Jéroboam 3...

The Grape Fest in Soave celebrates soon 88 years! This fest dates back to Sept. 29th 1929, when Luigi Zannini, the president of the Wine Cooperative, organized the 1st grape fair in Soave, the most ancient in Italy. September is  the month of the harvest, and right in Soave, where winegrowing is an ancient tradition, the grape fest is dedicated to the Garganega, the indigenous grape of Soave. On Sept. 16th , 17th and  18th in the medieval center of Soave many shows will take place and Soave wine will be the protagonist. For more detailed info on the...

Since the Soave Versus event is starting in some hours (3 - 5 September, h. 6pm-11pm at Palazzo della Granguardia, Verona), we want to celebrate Soave wine with a traditional recipe. Risotto with Soave wine is a delicate but intense dish, made using typical products of Verona. Here you can find what you will need in order to prepare this recipe: And next, the recipe step by step: - Heat the stock and, in a separate pan, heat the olive oil.
 - Chop the scallions finely and fry it in the oil very slowly until they get slightly translucent.
 - Add the rice,...

To all the wine lovers! Again this year Soave meets Romeo and Juliet at SOAVE VERSUS 2016. The event entirely dedicated to the best interpretations of Soave, starts on Satuday (September 3rd) until Monday (September 5th) from 18.00 to 23.00. In the beautiful scenario of the Palazzo della Granguardia, the main exhibition centre in Verona where the most important shows of the last ten years took place, Villa Mattielli is glad to be present at the event. An unmissable date, where you can get to know our reality and taste the main shades of Soave, from our soave Classico to the...