Veneto

1. Overview

Veneto is a famous wine region in northeast Italy.
It produces popular wines such as Prosecco, Soave, Valpolicella, and Amarone.

2. Main Wine Types

• Valpolicella: light, fruity red wine with cherry flavours.
• Ripasso: richer Valpolicella made using Amarone skins.
• Amarone: powerful red made from dried grapes.
• Recioto: sweet red wine.
• Soave: fresh, citrusy white wine.
• Prosecco Superiore: high-quality sparkling wine from steep hills.
• Bardolino/Chiaretto: light reds and rosés from Lake Garda.
• Lugana: smooth, mineral white wine.

3. Grapes

• Corvina & Corvinone: main red grapes for Valpolicella.
• Garganega: main white grape for Soave.
• Glera: grape used for Prosecco.
• Turbiana: grape used for Lugana.

4. Summary

Veneto makes many different wine styles — light reds, powerful Amarone, crisp whites, and sparkling Prosecco.
Its hills, lakes, and volcanic soils help create unique and delicious wines.