1940–45; < Italian < Latin suāvis sweet
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Peach, honeydew melon and lemon zest highlight this refreshing white, made from garganega, the grape of soave.
From Washington Post • May 5, 2022
The Tamellini demonstrates why soave is the standard for this grape — its intensity and depth justify the premium in price.
From Washington Post • May 5, 2022
Delicious, and as prices have risen for soave in recent years, quite a value.
From Washington Post • May 5, 2022
This week’s selections include a soave from northern Italy that should disabuse you of any misconception that soave is not a serious wine.
From Washington Post • Jul. 16, 2021
Perchè tu se' de' tuo' servi pietosa, Con dolce rime, e stil grato e soave, Ajuta i versi miei benignamente, E'nsino al fine allumina la mente.
From The Works of Lord Byron. Vol. 4 by Coleridge, Ernest Hartley
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