Veneto | Wine region
Veneto is a wine region in northern Italy known for its first-class wines. The region is known for its mild climate and hilly landscape, which provides an ideal environment for viticulture. Vineyards in Veneto cover an area of more than 70,000 hectares and produce a wide variety of wines.
The climate in Veneto is mild with warm summers and cool winters. Winemakers in the region benefit from the stable weather and long hours of sunshine, which allow the grapes to fully ripen. The soil in Veneto is very diverse, ranging from chalky soils in the hills to sandy soils on the plains.
The main grape varieties grown in Veneto are Garganega, Corvina, Rondinella, and Merlot. Garganega is the main grape variety in Soave, one of the most famous white wines from Veneto. Corvina and Rondinella are used in the production of Valpolicella, one of the most famous red wines of the region. Merlot is often used in the production of red wine in Veneto and is often found in cuvees with other grape varieties.
The most important wines from Veneto are Prosecco, Soave and Valpolicella. Prosecco is a fresh, fruity sparkling wine made from the Glera grape. It is known for its fine perlage and light, refreshing style. Soave is a white wine made mainly from the Garganega grape. It has a pale color and a light, refreshing aroma with notes of green apple and citrus.
Valpolicella is a red wine made from the Corvina and Rondinella grapes. It has a strong red color and an intense aroma of cherries and spices. There is also a special version of Valpolicella called Amarone, made from the same grapes but through a special production process. Amarone is a full-bodied and complex wine with a strong flavor of berries and spices.
Veneto also has a variety of other wines, including Bardolino, Cabernet Franc and Pinot Grigio. Bardolino is a light and fruity red wine made from Corvina, Rondinella and Molinara grapes. Cabernet Franc is often used in the production of so-called Bordeaux blends and Pinot Grigio is a dry and fresh white wine often served as an aperitif. - Gerardo [TS05/23]
Classic: Soave Classic: Prosecco Classic: Ripasso Classic: Amarone
Amarone della Valpolicella DOC 2019Marion, Veneto
Stefano Campedelli's Amarone is a masterpiece of artisan winemaking: impenetrable ruby red color in the glass with violet nuances. The aroma is reminiscent of ripe wild berries, star anise, licorice and some graphite. Balsamic on the palate, with a soft texture and velvety tannins. - Gerardo [TS04/20]
€ 59,95 79,93 €/L
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Valpolicella Superiore MAGNUM DOC 2018 (1er Geschenkbox)Marion, Veneto
A magnum bottle of Valpolicella Superiore by Marion in an original gift box:
€ 59,95 39,97 €/L
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Orgno · Merlot IGT 2016 (Bio)Fasoli Gino, Veneto
The Merlot vines were planted in 1978 in the Orgno vineyard and used in the wine of the same name more than ten years later. This minimum age of the vines guarantees high quality product: intense ruby color in the glass, on the nose notes of ripe red fruit, leather, truffle and licorice. On the palate of rich and balanced structure, enveloping and powerful.
€ 64,95 86,60 €/L
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Marta Galli · Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOC 2011 (1er Holzkiste)Le Ragose, Veneto
A bottle of Amarone della Valpolicella Marta Galli in a high quality original wooden box with sliding lid:
€ 65,00 86,67 €/L
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Sande · Pinot-Nero IGT 2013Fasoli Gino, Veneto
Intense ruby color, nose present aromas of plum and rum pot, typical of dried grapes. Harmoniously combines spicy notes with hints of ripe red fruit. The fine and persistent tannins balance the high alcohol content and provide an overall very persistent finish.
€ 69,95 93,27 €/L
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Teroldego MAGNUM IGT 2018 (1er Geschenkbox)Marion, Veneto
A magnum bottle of Teroldego by Marion in an original gift box:
€ 69,95 46,63 €/L
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Cabernet-Sauvignon MAGNUM IGT 2019 (1er Geschenkbox)Marion, Veneto
A magnum bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon from Marion in an original gift box:
€ 72,00 48,00 €/L
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Alteo · Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG 2015 (Bio)Fasoli Gino, Veneto
This Amarone della Valpolicella shows great structure, inviting and elegant. The full and warm bouquet shows notes of dried fruit, black pepper, coffee, licorice and vanilla. The palate is soft and enveloping, voluminous and long lasting. - Gerardo [TS05/16]
€ 74,50 99,33 €/L
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Punta Tolotti · Amarone della Valpolicella MAGNUM DOC 2013 (1er Holzkiste)Ca' Rugate, Veneto
A magnum bottle of Amarone della Valpolicella from Ca Rugate in an original wooden box:
€ 90,00 60,00 €/L
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Tenuta di Missoj · Amarone della Valpolicella Riserva DOCG 2013 (1er Geschenkbox)Campagnola, Veneto
Deep ruby red color with garnet veins. Ethereal, fragrant, spicy aroma with hints of ripe fruit, morello cherry and vanilla. Intense, soft and deep flavor.
€ 79,95 106,60 €/L
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Calto · Rosso Veronese MAGNUM IGT 2017 (1er Geschenkbox)Marion, Veneto
A magnum bottle of Calto by Marion in an original gift box:
€ 79,95 53,30 €/L
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Amarone della Valpolicella MAGNUM DOC 2011 (Bio)Musella, Veneto
The basic amarone is also given full attention at Musella: after drying, the grapes lose 35% of their own weight, concentrating fructose, aromas and tannins. The fine aromas, reminiscent of spicy herbs and black berries, create a well-rounded overall impression. Persistent and complex on the palate. - Gerardo [TS08/12]
€ 79,95 53,30 €/L
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Amarone della Valpolicella Riserva MAGNUM DOC 2009 (Bio)Musella, Veneto
The Amarone is the leading actor from the house of Musella: rich ruby color, the aromatic arc is stretched between ripe wild berries, pepper and tobacco. Extremely concentrated without being opulent, the aroma of wood reminiscent of cigar box always remains discreetly in the background. - Gerardo [TS08/10]
€ 95,00 63,33 €/L
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Studio · Veneto Bianco IGT 2021 (6er Geschenkbox)Ca' Rugate, Veneto
With the Studio project, Ca' Rugate is exploring new limits in winemaking. This single-varietal Trebbiano di Soave comes from vines that are over 40 years old and pushes the boundaries of what is possible: The fermentation process deliberately progresses slowly and part of the wine is aged in French barriques before being bottled and further refined due to subsequent bottle ageing.
€ 119,95 26,66 €/L
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Amarone della Valpolicella Riserva DOC 2006Le Ragose, Veneto
After 50 years of work in the vineyard as in the cellar, the first Riserva from the house Le Ragose is available on the market: this wine is intense and incredibly powerful, has tannins and resilience - as so usual in the house Le Ragose. On the nose, black cherry jam, spices and cherry liqueur. The palate is dense, harmonious and rich, with silky tannins. - Gerardo [TS01/07]
€ 130,00 173,33 €/L
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Lilium Est · Amarone della Valpolicella Riserva DOCG 2010 (1er Holzkiste)Tenuta Sant Antonio, Veneto
Tenuta Sant Antonio's top amarone is among the best of the best from Valpolicella: balsamic, almost iodine notes on the nose, flanked by typical fruit aromas of ripe cherries, plums and wild berries. Underlined by spicy aromas of star anise, cinnamon, vanilla and black pepper. Still dry on the palate, yet warm and soft, supported by measured acidity and rounded tannins. - Gerardo [TS08/11]
€ 135,00 180,00 €/L
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Raro · Cabernet-Sauvignon IGT 2007 (1er Geschenkbox)Marion, Veneto
Cabernet Sauvignon Raro is produced only in outstanding vintages and represents a selection of the best Cabernet batches of its vintage. The wine is therefore released only in extremely limited quantities and marked with the 'Selezione' addition. A wine of depth and great class with extensive bottle aging and further potential. - Gerardo [TS04/08]
€ 160,00 213,33 €/L
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Punta Tolotti · Amarone della Valpolicella DOPPELMAGNUM DOC 2013 (1er Holzkiste)Ca' Rugate, Veneto
A double magnum bottle of Amarone della Valpolicella from Ca Rugate in an original wooden box:
€ 180,00 60,00 €/L
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Amarone della Valpolicella Riserva DOPPELMAGNUM DOC 2008 (Bio)Musella, Veneto
The Amarone is the leading actor from the house of Musella: rich ruby color, the aromatic arc is stretched between ripe wild berries, pepper and tobacco. Extremely concentrated without being opulent, the aroma of wood reminiscent of cigar box always remains discreetly in the background. - Gerardo [TS08/09]
€ 199,00 66,33 €/L
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Caterina Zardini · Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Riserva DOCG 2017 (6er Holzkiste)Campagnola, Veneto
Deep ruby red color with garnet veins. Ethereal, fragrant, spicy aroma with hints of cherry, bitter almond and vanilla. Taste full, warm, velvety, smooth, on a pleasantly bitter background. - Gerardo [TS07/18]
€ 249,00 55,33 €/L
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Caterina Zardini · Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Riserva DOCG 2018 (6er Holzkiste)Campagnola, Veneto
Deep ruby red color with garnet veins. Ethereal, fragrant, spicy aroma with hints of cherry, bitter almond and vanilla. Taste full, warm, velvety, smooth, on a pleasantly bitter background. - Gerardo [TS07/19]
€ 249,00 55,33 €/L
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Punta 470 · Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG 2019 (6er Holzkiste)Ca' Rugate, Veneto
Six bottles of Amarone della Valpolicella Punta 470 in a high quality original wooden box with sliding lid:
€ 265,00 58,89 €/L
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Campo dei Gigli · Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG 2017 (6er Holzkiste)Tenuta Sant Antonio, Veneto
Six bottles of Amarone Campo dei Gigli from Tenuta Sant Anonio in a high quality original wooden box:
€ 339,00 75,33 €/L
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Raro · Cabernet-Sauvignon MAGNUM IGT 2007 (1er Geschenkbox)Marion, Veneto
A magnum bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon Riserva from Marion in an original gift box:
€ 380,00 253,33 €/L
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Amarone della Valpolicella Riserva DOC 2006 (6er Holzkiste)Le Ragose, Veneto
Six bottles of Amarone della Valpolicella Riserva in a high quality original wooden box:
€ 785,00 174,44 €/L
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Classic: Soave Classic: Prosecco Classic: Ripasso Classic: Amarone
Veneto | Wine region | Buy at Gerardo
Veneto stretches from the Alps to the Adriatic Sea, bordering Trentino-Alto Adige to the north, Austria and Friuli Venezia Giulia to the east, Lombardy to the west and Emilia-Romagna to the south. In terms of landscape, the wine region consists of two very different zones: a plain formed by the alluvial soil of the rivers and ending at the Adriatic Sea with the particular delta and lagoon formation of the Po River, and the mountains with a pre-alpine and an alpine part. The good water supply allows a strong agricultural use with cultivation of wheat, corn, rice, sugar beets, tobacco, fruits and vegetables, olives and vines.
Viticulture is concentrated in the hills of Verona up to Lake Garda, with world-renowned production areas such as Soave and Valpolicella, the Colli Berici and Colli Euganei in the province of Vicenza, Breganze in the hills of Vicenza between the Brenta and Astico rivers, the Gerölle plain along the Piave river and the hills of Conegliano-Valdobbiadene, where the Prosecco vines grow for Italy's current in-wine. With almost 20% of the Italian production of wines with designation of origin, Veneto thus ranks first among the regions of Italy. In another area, this region is a leader: in wine exports to Germany, it is the undisputed leader.
Veneto, one of the largest and most important wine-growing and certainly the most important wine-trading region in Italy, must be viewed with both a laughing and a crying eye. Commercial success, such as that of the trading companies around Verona or that of wines like Soave, Valpolicella and Bardolino, has not been achieved in recent decades by any other Italian region except Chianti and Nero d'Avola.
But success, as we all know, often makes you blind. And this is probably the only explanation for the fact that the trading houses, cooperatives and winegrowers between Venice and Lake Garda have thoroughly slept through the trend toward forced quality winegrowing, as seen in Tuscany and Piedmont, Friuli and South Tyrol.
Apart from personalities such as Maculan, Anselmi, Masi or Pieropan, who sensed and anticipated the new development decades ago, viticulture in the region has only recently realized that the future really lies in class and not in mass. As a result, 200-300 quintals are still harvested from the vines on the plains around Verona and Vicenza - it may well be a bit more! But the efforts to improve the tattered image with high-quality products are unmistakable.
Purists may criticize the use of grape varieties other than the native ones, the sudden appearance of Chardonnay in Soave and Cabernet in Valpolicella. It has always been good for the quality of the wine, and what the young generation can show today can also convince on the international stage.
- Gerardo [TS05/23]