A common thread of generosity connects the historic winery with local organizations. The success of the July 4 Gala Dinner and the heartfelt gratitude of Cooperativa Monteverde.
There are evenings when the beauty of the landscape meets the nobility of the human spirit, creating an energy capable of leaving a tangible and lasting mark on the local community. This is precisely what happened on Saturday, July 4, in the magnificent setting of the Dogana Veneta in Lazise, on Lake Garda, during the sumptuous Gala Dinner organized to celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of the “Villa Dora” Day Care Center in Garda, managed by “Casa del Sole.” This special milestone saw the active and generous participation of outstanding local businesses, among which the esteemed Cantina Sabaini of Illasi stood out.
The event, held under the patronage of the Municipalities of Garda and Lazise and organized in close collaboration with important industrial and social partners, celebrated three decades of hospitality, care, and educational and welfare support for the most vulnerable members of the community. The evening was distinguished not only by its institutional elegance and meticulous attention to detail, but above all by its atmosphere of genuine sharing and human warmth. As glasses were raised in a symbolic toast to the future, the wine became a powerful vehicle for a message of hope, bringing guests together under the banner of generosity.
Cantina Sabaini’s presence and support for these initiatives are not an isolated occurrence, but rather the natural continuation of a virtuous path dedicated to social responsibility and the well-being of the community. Confirmation of this ongoing commitment to solidarity came almost simultaneously through a heartfelt official letter signed by Francesco Tosato, General Director of the renowned Cooperativa Sociale Monteverde of Badia Calavena. The cooperative, which recently celebrated its fortieth anniversary of social, healthcare, and educational services, wished to express its sincere formal gratitude to the Sabaini family for their generous donation of wines, which enriched the celebrations of its own anniversary.
“Your gesture means a great deal to us: the wines you donated were not simply a precious gift, but became part of the celebration, the toasts, and the moments of sharing with the people who are part of Monteverde, their families, and the entire community that supports us. Knowing that there are people like you, Riccardo, and the entire Sabaini family, encourages us to continue our work with the awareness that we share the same dream: a more supportive, inclusive, and cooperative world.” — Francesco Tosato, General Director, Cooperativa Monteverde
These words capture the very essence of the collaboration between Verona’s business community and the third sector. For organizations such as Cantina Sabaini, doing business also—and above all—means listening to the local community, supporting those who stand alongside the most vulnerable, and transforming business success into a tangible benefit for local communities. The outstanding wines produced in Illasi thus cease to be merely commercial products and become bridges between people, capable of bringing joy, dignity, and warmth to moments of celebration and social togetherness.The success of the July 4 evening in Lazise, together with the profound gratitude expressed by Cooperativa Monteverde, draws a clear path for the future of local entrepreneurship: true growth is measured not only by financial performance but by the ability to generate shared social value. Guided by this inclusive vision, the Sabaini family continues to demonstrate how the land and its fruits can be the driving force not only behind a thriving economy but also behind a shared journey toward a more supportive world.
The Key Players in the Network of Solidarity:
• Cantina Sabaini (Illasi, Verona): A winery of excellence, actively committed to providing tangible support for inclusion and solidarity projects throughout the Verona area.
• Villa Dora Day Care Center – Casa del Sole (Garda): The facility that celebrated thirty years of essential educational and welfare services during the July 4 event at the Dogana Veneta in Lazise.
• Cooperativa Sociale Monteverde (Badia Calavena, Verona): A non-profit social and healthcare organization that has been supporting vulnerable individuals for forty years and has publicly praised the support provided by the Sabaini family.
