Veneto
Veneto is a land of ancient winemaking traditions, which today boasts the primacy in Italy for the production of DOC wines. The wine production of the region is qualified not only through the widest and most varied panorama of vineyards and wines, from whites to reds, from sparkling wines to passito, but also thanks to a strong vocation for quality, with as many as 14 DOCG wines, 28 DOC wines and 10 IGT wines.
Much of the Veneto, due to its climatic and morphological characteristics, is an area where excellent grapes are grown; viticulture is practiced both in the flat area, very rich in streams, and on the hills, which have a mild climate and fertile soils. With its 78,200 hectares of vineyards it is certainly one of the most interesting regions, especially for the variety of wines produced there, from the great reds of Valpolicella such as Amarone and Ripasso, to the fragrant and intense whites such as Soave and Lugana (appellation that it shares with the Lombardia) to Prosecco in its various variations, from Asolo DOCG to Cartizze.
Venetian red wine
Venetian red wine is known all over the world thanks to Amarone della Valpolicella. This red wine obtained from grapes subjected to drying ranks among the great Italian reds, and due to its characteristics of longevity and structure it is often one of the most coveted wines by collectors. In Valpolicella, however, there is also Valpolicella ripasso (obtained by resting on the lees of Amarone), and classic and superior Valpolicella. Not far away, we find Bardolino, more fruity and easy to drink, especially loved across the border. In Veneto there are also non-native grapes, such as on the Colli Berici, where Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot are at home, alongside the curious local grape tocai rosso, similar to cannonau or grenache. Finally, interesting results are obtained from the carmenere grape and above all from the Raboso, which gives life to an excellent red wine and a noteworthy passito.
Veneto white wine
Veneto white wine has been successful thanks to the Lugana appellation (in common with Lombardy), an excellent white wine with complex aromas, which is also interesting for aging. The Soave and Gambellara appellation was also of great importance, in which white wines have made famous producers such as Pieropan. Among the white grapes of interest there are undoubtedly the Vespaiola, with which the Torcolato di Breganze passito wine is produced, but also the yellow Moscato, which in the Euganean Hills originates the Moscato Fiori d'Arancio DOCG, a sweet sparkling wine with greedy aromas. However, white wine in Veneto means above all glera, with a growing production of Prosecco, which recently saw the release of the new Prosecco rosé, born from glera and pinot noir.
What is the best Venetian red wine?
Amarone della Valpolicella is undoubtedly the best Venetian red wine, and ranks among the best Italian wines thanks to its longevity, which allows it to age in the cellar for up to 20 or 30 years like Barolo and Brunello.
What is the best match for Veneto white wine?
Veneto white wine is rich in aromas and normally does not have much acidity, which is why it is suitable for pairing with river fish but also with egg-based dishes or enriched with sauces with aromatic herbs and bechamel. Try for example to combine Soave with pasta alla carbonara or Lugana with trout alla mugnaia, it will be a success!
Which are the most famous wine producers in Veneto?
The most famous wine producers of Veneto are undoubtedly those of Valpolicella, such as Quintarelli, Masi, Bertani, but also Tommasi, Dal Forno and Allegrini. However, there are also prominent names in the Soave appellation, such as Pieropan.
Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG Campo dei Gigli 2018 Tenuta Sant'Antonio
The Amarone della Valpolicella Campo dei Gigli di Sant'Antonio comes from vineyards located in Monte Garbi, in the Veronese municipality of Mezzane di Sotto.
It is mainly produced with Corvina and Corvinone grapes, and with Rondinella, Croatina and Oseleta grapes, harvested and selected entirely by hand. After drying for 3 months, the fermentation takes place naturally in open French oak tonneaux, in air-conditioned rooms. After malolactic fermentation, the wine ages for 36 months in tonneaux, be...
View product pageSpumante Demi-Sec Blanc de Blancs Ice Valdo
The Spumante Demi-sec Blanc de Blancs Ice by Valdo is sourced from a skilful blend of white berried grapes with a high sparkling vocation and from the winery's experience in applying the Charmat method.
The harvest took place in September. The fermentation of the must takes place in white with temperature control, as a result of a soft pressing of the grapes. Second fermentation takes place in pressurized tank for 3 months, followed by refinement of 2 months in the bottle.
It has a pale straw yell...
View product pageVeneto Moscato IGT Dindarello 2023 Maculan
The Dindarello di Maculan was born in the heart of the Veneto region, from the best vineyards for Moscato's viticulture.
It is produced entirely with Moscato grapes, harvested only by hand and left to dry in the fruit cellar for about 30 days. Fermentation takes place in steel vats at controlled temperatures, after which the wine ages for 3 months in the bottle, before being marketed.
It has a light straw yellow color. The nose opens with intense varietal aromas, enriched with delicate honeyed and...
View product pageValdobbiadene Superiore di Cartizze Dry DOCG Elevantum Cartizze Valdo
The Valdobbiadene Superiore di Cartizze by Valdo of the Elevantum line originates in the hills of Cartizze.
It is made from Glera grapes, whose harvest takes place at the end of September. After the clusters have been softly pressed, they are sent for fermentation which takes place with temperature control. This is followed by a 3-month sparkling process in a pressurized tank followed by an ageing in bottle of approximately the same duration.
With a lively straw yellow colour tending towards a pal...
View product pageProsecco DOC Rosé Elevantum 2023 Valdo
The Prosecco Rosé of the Elevantum line is produced by the large Valdo winery in the Prosecco DOC area.
It is obtained from Glera grapes, with a small addition of Pinot Noir grapes. The Glera bunches are softly pressed and then fermented, which takes place with temperature control. The Pinot Noir grapes macerate for a day and then are sent for vinification. This is followed by a 3-month sparkling process in a pressurized tank followed by an ageing in bottle of approximately the same duration.
With...
View product pageColli Euganei Fior d'Arancio DOCG Conte Emo Capodilista
La Montecchia Fior d'Arancio by Conte Emo Capodilista hails from vineyards located in Monte Castello, in the Paduan municipality of Baone.
It is entirely produced with Moscato Giallo grapes, handpicked and softly pressed. The must is sent to the second fermentation in steel pressurized tanks, according to the Charmat method and is refined for at least 36 months in the bottle before being put on the market.
La Montecchia Fior d'Arancio by Conte Emo Capodilista is characterized by a pale yellow colo...
View product pageVeneto Rosso Passito IGT Madoro 2019 Maculan
The Veneto Rosso Passito Madoro di Maculan was born in vineyards located on the Breganzese hills, in the heart of Veneto.
It is mainly produced with Marzemina and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes, harvested only by hand and left to dry in the fruit cellar for about 45 days. Fermentation takes place in steel vats at controlled temperatures, after which the wine ages for 6 months in second passage barriques and for another 6 months in bottle, before being marketed.
The Madoro of Maculan has an intense red ...
View product pageValdobbiadene Superiore di Cartizze Dry DOCG Arzanà Astoria
The Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore di Cartizze Dry Arzanà di Astoria comes from vineyards located in the renowned hilly area of Cartizze, in the province of Treviso.
It is obtained from pure Glera grapes, harvested and selected only by hand in the months of September and October. After the classic white winemaking processes, the sparkling process takes place according to the Charmat Method, through fermentation in autoclave for 20-30 days, with refinement of 4-6 weeks on its lees, before being ...
View product pageValdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore Dry DOCG Dame 2023 Conte Collalto
Conte Collalto's Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore Dry Millesimato is born in vineyards located on the hills of Susegana, in the extraordinary production terroir of Prosecco Superiore.
It is produced exclusively with Glera grapes, harvested between 10 and 30 September. After destemming and soft pressing, the must ferments in steel for 8-10 days and refines for 3 months in steel on noble lees. The base wine undergoes sparkling according to the Charmat Method in steel pressurized tanks and ages for ...
View product pageProsecco Superiore di Conegliano Valdobbiadene DOCG Elevantum Valdo
The Prosecco Superiore di Conegliano-Valdobbiadene di Valdo of the Elevantum line originates in the hills of Valdobbiadene.
It is made from Glera grapes, whose harvest takes place at the end of September. After the clusters have been softly pressed, they are sent for fermentation which takes place with temperature control. This is followed by a 5-month sparkling process in a pressurized tank followed by an ageing in bottle of approximately the same duration.
Bright straw yellow colour with golden ...
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