Veneto
Veneto
The Italian region of Veneto has a roll call of famous global exports at the heart of its success. Prosecco, Valpolicella, Soave and Amarone are all products enjoyed around the world and their contribution to Italian wine is well documented and significant. Located in the north-east corner of Italy, centred around the city of Verona, Veneto has many important wine producing areas and more than a quarter of the output is sold as high-quality DOC and DOCG wine. Many grape varieties have homes in Veneto, and the region produces the full range of styles, from crisp whites to inky reds and sweet wines like Recioto, an intense dessert wine made from sun-baked shrivelled grapes. In the reds fruity, easy-going Valpolicella contrasts with the intense, dark wines of Amarone, while crisp, linear Pinot Grigio and always favourite sparkling Prosecco, made from the Glera lead the charge for Venetos whites. Other important grape varieties include Garganega, used to produce the sophisticated white Soave wines.
