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Soave Versus — a 3-day weekend in Veneto

8–10 May. Soave, Italy. 30 min from the airport.

The weekend, day by day

  1. Day 1

    Arrive in Soave

    Land at Verona Villafranca (VRN), settle in and walk the old town in the afternoon. Light dinner near your accommodation — save your appetite for the festival day.

  2. Day 2

    Soave Versus

    Festival day — arrive early to avoid the lunchtime crowd. Insider tip: Soave Classico volcanic basalt vineyards produce structurally different wine from the extended zone's alluvial soils — the versus format makes this difference tangible. Try aged Soave; it rivals quality white Burgundy at a fraction of the cost.

  3. Day 3

    Wine country day in Veneto

    Use the third day for a single winery visit (booked ahead) and a long lunch at one of the regional addresses below before heading home.

Where to stay

Three angles for the festival window. Festival hotels book out 6+ months in advance — apartments are the contingency when the main shortlist is sold out.

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Where to eat

Osteria alle Testiere

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Venice's most lauded small osteria for seasonal fish, natural wines, and intimate 24-seat dining

Must try: Risotto al radicchio di Treviso

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Practical

Nearest airport
Verona Villafranca (VRN)
Mid-range daily budget
~€180/day for two
Festival site
Visit official site

Insider tip

Soave Classico volcanic basalt vineyards produce structurally different wine from the extended zone's alluvial soils — the versus format makes this difference tangible. Try aged Soave; it rivals quality white Burgundy at a fraction of the cost.

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