Veneto

Veneto is located in north-east Italy and famous for its capital Venezia

Veneto is a prominent wine region in northeastern Italy, known for historical cities and a rich winemaking tradition.

It is one of the country's largest wine-producing regions and is home to a variety of grape varieties, both nativwe and international.

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 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 Garganega, used for the production of Soave, and Corvina, Rondinella, and Molinara, the primary grapes in Valpolicella and Amarone wines.

Wines and DOCGs

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.

Veneto is home to some incredible DOCG (Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita) wine regions:

Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG
Asolo Prosecco DOCG
Bagnoli Friularo DOCG
Bardolino Superiore DOCG
Colli di Conegliano DOCG
Colli Euganei Fior d’Arancio
Conegliano-Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG
Lison DOCG
Montello Rosso DOCG
Piave Malanotte DOCG
Recioto della Valpolicella DOCG
Recioto di Gambellara DOCG
Recioto di Soave DOCG
Soave Superiore DOCG

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.

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