Wine Region Veneto

Veneto is a prominent wine region located in north-east Italy, famous for its capital Venezia and other historical cities.

Climate

Veneto's geographical diversity includes the plains of the Po River and the hills and foothills of the Dolomite Mountains.

This creates a range of climates, from a continental climate in the interior, to a more Mediterranean influence along the coast. The proximity to the Adriatic Sea also plays a role in shaping the climate.

Grapes

Veneto is one of Italy's largest wine-producing regions. It is known for both its red and white wines, with a variety of grape varieties cultivated across the region.

Some of the native grape varieties include Glera, the grape behind Prosecco, Garganega, used for the production of Soave, and Corvina, Rondinella, and Molinara, the primary grapes in Valpolicella and Amarone wines.

The Valpolicella Wine Region

Valpolicella is a valley by Lake Garda near Verona in Northeast Italy.

Valpolicella is also a well-known red wine from Veneto. The grapes used in Valpolicella are Corvina Veronese, Rondinella and Molinara.

Valpolicella comes in various styles:

Valpolicella DOC the lightest.
Light, fragrant wines produced in a Vino Novello style, similar to Beaujolais Nouveau and released only a few weeks after harvest (out for sale on 30 October).
Valpolicella Ripasso DOC the boldest.
A Valpolicella Superiore made with both fresh and dried grapes. The grape skins that have been left over from the fermentation of Amarone or Recioto add flavors like baked fruit, cedar, and tobacco to the new grapes.
Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG the king.
Made with dehydrated grapes to add full body, cherry, plum, and pine resin notes. This wine was born out of a mistake:
Recioto was left to ferment too long, resulting in a dry wine that became Valpolicella`s star.
Recioto della Valpolicella DOCG the sweet.
The historical-traditional sweet wine from this valley, dating back to Roman times.

Prosecco

Veneto is the birthplace of Prosecco, a sparkling wine made from the Glera grape.

Prosecco is produced mainly in the Conegliano-Valdobbiadene area, which has been designated as a Prosecco Superiore DOCG.

Soave

Soave is a white wine made primarily from the Garganega grape. It is known for its crisp acidity and floral, citrusy notes.

Soave is one of the best-known white wines in the world.

The Soave Classico area, with its volcanic soils, is particularly renowned for producing high-quality Soave wines.

Bardolino

Bardolino is a red wine produced on the eastern shores of Lake Garda. It is a light and fruity red wine made from a blend of local grape varieties, including Corvina and Rondinella.

Pinot Grigio

Pinot Grigio has a major presence in Veneto as a result of the success of the Santa Margherita label. Veneto claims to have Italy’s largest plantings of this grape.

Cabernet

As in many other regions in northeastern Italy, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon are usually bottled together as a blend and labeled "Cabernet."

Food Pairing

Wines from Veneto pair well with the regional cuisine: Seafood from the Adriatic, Risotto, Polenta, and traditional dishes like Baccalà (salted cod). The Prosecco, in particular, is often enjoyed as an aperitif.

Wine Region Veneto

The most famous white wines from the region are Soave and the sparkling Prosecco.

The most famous red wines are Amarone and Valpolicella from the Valpolicella Wine Region.

Black Grapes	White Grapes
11% Corvina (Amarone) 11% Merlot 4% Cabernet Sauvignon 3% Cabernet Franc 3% Rodinella 3% Molinara	27% Glera (Prosecco) 15% Garganega (Soave) 11% Pinot Grigio 4% Chardonnay 1% Durella