Story: Veneto | Wine region
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Veneto - diversity between the Alps and the Adriatic Sea
Veneto is one of the most diverse wine regions in Italy. The region stretches to Lake Garda in the west, to the Alps in the north and borders Austria. It encompasses both mountainous and flat landscapes, central plains and a broad coastal strip on the Adriatic Sea. This geographical diversity forms the basis for one of the most important wine-growing regions in Italy.

Around a third of Veneto is covered by mountain ranges, while another third is used intensively for agriculture - including the cultivation of high-quality wines. Almost a quarter of the total area under cultivation is reserved for DOC wines.

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Different soils, different wines
A particular wealth of the region lies in its diverse soil conditions. Moraine gravel soils can be found around Lake Garda, while alluvial gravel tends to dominate in the central plain. These different geological conditions allow for a wide range of wine styles - from light and fresh to deep and powerful.

The Dolomites, which dominate around a third of the region, also contribute to the diversity of soils and microclimates. This benefits grape varieties that place very different demands on terroir and climate. The region's winegrowers have always known how to make clever use of these natural conditions.

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Between tradition and modernity
The best-known wine-growing regions in Veneto lie between Verona and Lake Garda. Names such as Soave, Valpolicella, Colli Berici and Colli Euganei stand for high-quality wines with a long tradition. Other important areas are Breganze, located between the Brenta and Astico rivers, and the Piave gravel plain. Particularly noteworthy are the hills of Conegliano-Valdobbiadene, home of the world-famous Prosecco.

The region offers not only fresh, uncomplicated wines, but also real heavyweights: the opulent Amarone della Valpolicella and the noble sweet Recioto are flagships of the complexity and ageability that Veneto wines are capable of.

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Leading in Italy - and on the export market
Veneto plays a leading role in Italian viticulture. Almost 20% of Italian DOC wine production comes from this region - more than any other. Veneto is also extremely successful internationally: no other Italian wine-growing region exports as much wine to Germany as this region.

The secret of its success lies in the combination of ideal climatic conditions, traditional craftsmanship and modern cellar technology - as well as in the variety of styles that impress both wine novices and connoisseurs. - Gerardo [TS05/23]