Veneto
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Veneto runs from Lake Garda and the Alps down to the Venetian lagoon. Around Verona the hills of Valpolicella and Soave give Amarone, Valpolicella and Soave; the shores of Lake Garda give Bardolino, Custoza and Lugana; the plains towards Venice give Prosecco and Pinot Grigio.
Our 19 Veneto wines come from six producers, from Amarone and Valpolicella to Soave, Lugana, Bardolino and Prosecco, plus varietal IGT wines from the Piave plain.
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- Climate
- Moderate; cooled by Lake Garda and the Alps
- Soils
- Limestone and volcanic basalt in the hills; gravel and clay on the plain
- Red grapes
- Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara; also Merlot, Cabernet, Raboso, Refosco
- White grapes
- Garganega, Turbiana, Glera, Pinot Grigio
Appellations and our wines
All Veneto tech sheets (PDF)Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG
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Corvina, Rondinella and other local grapes, dried for months before pressing; at least 2 years ageing
How to sell Made from grapes dried on racks for months, so it is rich, high in alcohol and long-lived. Veneto's most prestigious red: offer it for special occasions.Pairs with: Braised beef, game, aged hard cheese
Valpolicella DOC
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Corvina, Rondinella and other local grapes from the hills north of Verona; Superiore at least 1 year ageing
How to sell The fresh, cherry-fruited red of Verona: lighter than Amarone and easy by the glass. Superiore has more body.Pairs with: Pasta, pizza, cold cuts, poultry
Soave DOC
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At least 70% Garganega from the hills east of Verona
How to sell Veneto's classic dry white: light, almond-scented and food-friendly. A safe choice for a by-the-glass white.Pairs with: Seafood pasta, risotto, salads
Lugana DOC
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At least 90% Turbiana from the clay soils south of Lake Garda
How to sell A rich, mineral white from the clay south of Lake Garda; more body than most Italian whites.Pairs with: Lake and sea fish, white meat, mild cheese
Bardolino DOC
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Mainly Corvina and Rondinella from the eastern shore of Lake Garda; Superiore is DOCG
How to sell A light, fresh red that can be served slightly chilled: good for hot weather and for guests who find red wine too heavy.Pairs with: Grilled fish, pizza, light pasta
Custoza DOC
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A white blend of local grapes from the hills south of Lake Garda
How to sell A fragrant, easy white blend from the hills below Lake Garda. Fresh and inexpensive: an everyday white.Pairs with: Antipasti, fish, vegetable dishes
Prosecco DOC
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At least 85% Glera; sparkling, made in pressurised tanks
How to sell Italy's best-known sparkling wine: fresh, fruity and easy. Extra Dry is slightly sweeter than Brut.Pairs with: Aperitif, light starters, fried snacks
Delle Venezie DOC and IGT wines
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Wider zones across north-east Italy, mostly named after the grape
How to sell Varietal wines named after the grape, so guests know what they get. The Ramato is a copper-coloured Pinot Grigio made with brief skin contact.Pairs with: Everyday dishes, grilled meat and fish
Producers in Veneto
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Region facts: general Veneto references; appellation rules from the official production rules (disciplinari), checked before publishing. Torre d'Orti's exact village and Villa Loren's location to be confirmed with the producers.
