Local chronicles recall: “Since the 15th century, the noble Giavarina family of Soave has been remembered. Their residence stood at the foot of Monte Tenda in Borgo Covergnino. […] Along the short ascent there was a grotto, on whose façade was inscribed:
Nostris manibus
in rerum natura
quasi
alteram naturam
efficere conamur
‘With our own hands, within the realm of nature, we strive to create a second nature.’”
(Grigolini, Pagine sparse di cronaca soavese)