🇮🇹ITALIA–Veneto

VENETO IS–   DOCG.- 16     DOC.- 29     IGT.- 10     @Venezia

  • BIANCO= Bianchetta Trevigiana(Indigenous), Bigolana, Boschesa(Indigenous), Capriana Bianca(Indigenous), Cortese, Durella AKA=Rabbiosa, Fior d’Arancio AKA=Orange Muscat, Friulano AKA=Tai, Garganega, Glera Lunga, Glera Tonda, Malvasia, Manzoni, Marzemino, Moscato, Nosiola, Pedevenda(Indigenous), Perera(Indigenous), Pinella, Recantina(Indigenous), Trebbiano di Lugana AKA=Trebbiano di Soave/Turbiano/Verdicchio, Trebbiano Toscano AKA=Ungi Blanc, Verdiso(Indigenous), Vespaiolo
    • –Internationale– Chardonnay, Moscato, Müller Thurgau, Pinot Blanco, Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Riesling Italico AKA=Welschriesling, Sauvignon Bianco
  • ROSSO= Barbera, Cavara(Indigenous), Cenerente(Indigenous), Corbina(Indigenous), Corvina(Indigenous), Corvinove(Indigenous), Croatina, Denela(Indigenous), Dindarella, Forselina(Indigenous), Freisa, Gropello, Gruaja(Indigenous), Marzemino Nero(Indigenous), Molinara, Negrara, Nero d’Avola, Nigra, Oseleta, Patteresca(Indigenous), Pomella(Indigenous), Prodest, Quaiara(Indigenous), Raboso, Recantina, Rondinella, Rossetta Montagna(Indigenous), Rossignola, Sangiovese, Saorin, Sennen, Simesara(Indigenous), Soperga, Tai Rosso, Teroldego, Travigiana Nera(Indigenous), Turchetta, Turca(Indigenous), Veronese
    • –Internationale– Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenere, Garnacha, Merlot, Pinot Nero, Petite Verdot

GEOGRAFIA– Italia(North-East), REGION-Veneto, LATITUDE: 45° ‘N’

  • BORDERS-Austria(North), Lombardia“Region”(West), Alto Adige“Region”(North), Friuli“Region”(East)
  • PROVINCIA-Belluno, Padova, Rovigo, Treviso, Venezia, Verona, Vicenza
  • Sub-Zones/ DOC./ DOCG.-
    • Arcole DOC., Asolo DOCG., Bagnoli di Sopra DOC., Bardolino DOC., Breganze DOC., Colli Berici DOCG., Colli Euganei DOC., Colli di Conegliano DOCG., Colli Foir d’Arancio DOCG., Conegliano Valdobbiadene DOCG., Corti Benediettine del Padovano DOC., Custoza DOC., Friularo di Bagnoli DOCG., Gambellara DOC., Garda DOC., Lison-Pramaggiore DOCG., Lugana DOC., Merlara DOC., Montello-Colli Asolani DOC., Montello Rosso DOCG., Monti Lessini DOC., Piave DOC., Piave Malanotte DOCG., Prosecco DOC., Prosecco Treviso DOC., Refrontolo Passito DOCG., Riviera del Brenta DOC., San Martino della Battaglia DOC., Serenissima DOC., Soave DOC., Terradeforti DOC., Torchiato di Fregona DOCG., Valpolicella DOC., Vecenza DOC.
  • IGP’s– Alto Livenza IGP, Colli Trevigiani IGP., Conselvano IGP., Marca Trevigiana IGP., Rosso Verona IGP., Trevenezie IGP., Vallagerina IGP., Veneto IGP., Veneto Orientale IGP., Veronese IGP.

TOPOGRAFIA– FEATURES– “Flat/ Rolling/ Hilly/ Mountainous/ Terrances”

  • SLOPES/ Pre-Alps(Carnic Alps/ Eastern Dolomites/Lessini Mountains), +Alt. 50mt.- 500mt.
  • SLOPES/ Foothills of Venetian Alps(Colli Asolani(West), Montello Uplands(East), +Alt. 450mt.
  • On~Po~River~(South),  +Glacier Influenced

TERRE– “Metamorphic”, “Volcanic”, “Sedimentary”, +Glacier Influenced(Morainic)

  • Tufa, Basalt, Sand, Limestone, Marl

CLIMA– “Continental”, With “Alpine” Influence

  • *Summers– Hot  |  *Winters– Cold, Harsh
  • +INFLUENCED(Lake Effect)/~Lake Guarda~

VITICULUTRA– 97,300 ha. Planted

VINICULTURA– 

  • Still/ Varietal,  Bianco,  Rosato(Chiaretto),  Rosso,  Passito,  Spumante,  Vendemmia Tardiva
  • CHALLENGES– Grape Bunches Susceptible to Mold and Botrytis.
  • Passito/ Appassimneto   
    • ~Etymology~ From the Italian Verb Appassire “to Wither”, Referring to the Grapes After the Drying Process.
    • Grapes Bunches Picked Just Prior to the Main Harvest.(To Retain Good Levels of Acidity.) Bunches Are Placed On Bamboo Bottom Baskets to Dehydrate For 6-Weeks to 4-Months In Sheds or Drying Lofts Called Fruttaio. During This Appassimento Process the Grapes Go Through a Dramatic Transformation. Physically They Lose 30%- 40% of Their Weight Through Water Evaporation.  This Changes the Skin-to-Juice-Ratio. Chemically, Acidity Decreases and Sugar Content Increases. (Changing the Fructose to Glucose Ratio.) This Process Also Raises the Levels of Polyphenols and Glycerin. (Resulting In a Richer, Darker, Silkier In Texture Wine.)
    • Management of the Appassimento Process is Paramount.  While Grapes Can’t Be Press Before December 1st. Some Producers Wait Longer, Well Into The New Year.
    • Some Producers Use Communal Facilities Where Giant Fans and Dehumidifiers Helps to Provide Ideal Conditions. Some Producers Maintain Air Circulation by Opening and Closing Large Windows On Opposing Sides of Personal Barns or Drying Rooms.
  • Ramato- Historical Winemaking Style From Friuli, Produced From Pinot Grigio With Extended Skin Contact.

CULTURA– FESTIVALS~ ~Vinitaly~ (April/ Verona)

  • GASTRONOMIA…White Asparagus, Radicchio, Horse Meat, Duck
    • FORMAGGIO… Asiago PDO.(Cow/ Hard), Casatella Trevigiana PDO., Grana Padano PDO., Marroni di Combai IGP., Montasio PDO., Monte Veronese PDO., Piave PDO.(Cow/ Hard), Provolone Valpadana PDO.(Cow/ Semi-Hard), Taleggio PDO.
    • OLIVE OIL…Olio dei Colli Trevigiani
  • ACADEMICS~ ~School of Viticulture and Oenology~  @Congliano
    • First Wine School In Italy, Opened In 1876.

GOING THERE– FESTIVALS~ ~Vinitaly~ (April/ Verona)

  • WINNER “Worlds Best”~ DtheV.Com Awards- “Best Wine City In Europe-Verona”  (5th. Place)
    • **Refer to “WINE CULTURE/ Derek’s Top 6 List” For Detailed Information.

**Refer to “ITALY/ Home” For Detailed Information On The County of Italy as a Whole.

**Veneta Wine Map Images Courtesy of Delong Maps, Purchase Maps at Delongwine.com

LUGANA DOC.     @Sirone

  • BIANCO= Trebbiano Lugana, Trebbiano Turbiana AKA=Verdicchio, Incrocio Manzoni
    • –Internationale– Chardonnay, Pinot Bianco
  • ROSSO= Barbera, Freisa, Groppello, Marzemino, Sangiovese
    • –Internationale– Cabernet Sauvignon
  • GEOGRAFIA- Italia, REGION-Lombardia, PROVINICA-Verona, In Garda DOC.(South–West)
    • (DOC. Laps)San Martino Della Battaglia DOC., (DOC. Laps)Lombardia“Region”(West)
    • VILLAGES-Desenzano, Lonato, Lugano, Pescheira, Rovizza, San Benedetto, Sirmione
  • TOPOGRAFIA- “Flat/ Rolling”, On~Lake~Garda~(South), On~Mincio~River~
  • TERRE- “Metamorphic”, “Sedimentary”, Calcareous, Clay, +Glacier Influenced(Morainic)
  • CLIMA- “Mediterranean” With “Continental” Influence, +INFLUENCED/Lake Effect(Lake Guarda)
  • VITICULUTRA- 1,900 ha. Planted,  CHALLENGES– Botrytis(Unwanted)
    • Estate/ Produttore- Azienda Agricola, Ancilla 1909, Avanzi, Bertagna, , Borgo La Caccia(Sparkling), Ca dei Frati, Ca’ Lojera, Ca’ Maio, Cascina Maddalenal, Citari(25ha.), Ghiraldi(32ha.), Marangona, Molceo, Montonale(25ha.), Le Morette(35ha.), Olivini, Ottella, Pasini San Giovanni, Perla del Garda, Tommasi, Zenato
    • Vineyards- Brolettino, Orestilla
  • VINICULTURA- Superior(+AGED/ 1 yr.),  Reserva(+AGED/ 24mo./6mo. Bottle)
    • Vendemmia Tardiva(Late Harvested, Over-Ripened Grapes)
    • Spumante(METHOD/ Charmat or Classico)
  • CULTURA- 1967- DOC. Officially Established./ 1975- Spumante

SAN MARTINO Della BATTAGLIA DOC.     @Sirone

  • BIANCO= Friulano  |  ROSSO= ?
  • GEOGRAFIA- Italia, REGION-Veneto, PROVINCIA-Verona, (DOC. Laps)Lugano DOC.
    • (DOC. Laps)Lombardia“Region”(West), In Garda DOC.(South–West)
  • TOPOGRAFIA– “Rolling”, On~Lake~Garda~(South)
  • TERRE- “Metamorphic”,  +Glacier Influenced(Morainic)
  • VITICULTURA- ? ha. Planted
  • CULTURA- ~Etymology~ “Battaglia”
    • Refers to Historic Battle In 1859 Between Sardinia Soldiers and Austro-Hungarian Soldiers.

TERRADEFORTI DOC.     @

  • BIANCO= ?
    • –Internationale– Pinot Grigio
  • ROSSO= Casetta, Encantio AKA=Lambrusco a Foglia Frastagliata
  • GEOGRAFIA- Italia, REGION-Veneto(North), PROVINCIA-Verona
    • In Trentino DOC.(South-West), (Laps)Trentino“Region”(East)
    • COMMUNE-Brenton Belluno/ Dolce/ Rivoli(Veneto), Avio(Trentino)
  • TOPOGRAFIA- “Flat/ Rolling/ Hilly”
  • VITICULTURA-   ? ha. Planted
    • Estate/ Produttore- Albino Armani, Letrari, Roeno

GARDA DOC.      @

  • BIANCO= Bianchetta Trevigiana, Cortese, Friuliano, Garganega, Trebbiano
    • –Internazionale– Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Riesling Italico AKA=Welschriesling, Pinot Bianco, Sauvignon Bianco
  • ROSSO= Barbera, Chiaretto, Corvina, Gropello, Marzemino, Sangiovese
    • –Internazionale– Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Carmenere, Merlot, Pinot Noir
  • GEOGRAFIA- Italia, REGION-Veneto, (Laps)Lombardia“Region”(West), (Laps)Trentino“Region”
    • PROVINCIA-Verona, (Laps)Trento, (Laps)Brescia
    • Sub-Zones/ DOC.’s- Bardolino DOC., Custoza DOC., Monti Lessini DOC., San Martino della Battaglia DOC., Soave DOC., Valpolicella DOC.
  • TOPOGRAFIA- “Flat/ Rolling/ Hilly”, On~Lake~Garda~(South)
  • TERRE- “Metamorphic”, “Sedimentary”, Moraine/ Glacier Deposits
  • VITICULTURA- 31,000 ha./ ? Planted
    • Estate/ Produttore- Gozzi, Marsadri, Marangonia, Marchesini Marcello, Perla del Garda, La Prendina, Pratello, Ricchi, Roveglia
  • VINICULTURA- Bianco,  Rosato,  Rosso,  Passito Bianco,  Passito Rosso,  Spumante
  • CULTURA- 1996- DOC. Officially Established. 
    • Umbrella Appellation Created to Promote Wines From Certain Provinces In Brescia, Trento, Verona In the Regions of Lombardia, Trentino, Veneto Non Conforming to Existing DOC. Already Established.
    • ASSOCIATIONS~ ~Consorzio Garda DOC.~

BARDOLINO DOC.     @Bardolino

  • ROSSO= Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara, Barbara, Corvinove, Negrara, Rossignola, Sangiovese
    • –Internationale– Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
  • GEOGRAFIA- Italia, REGION-Veneto, PROVINCIA-Verona, West of Verona-City(7 km.)
    • In Garda DOC.(Central)
    • BORDERS-Valpolicella DOC.(East), (Laps)Custoza DOC.(South)
    • COMMUNES-Affi, Bardolino, Bussolengo, Caprino, Cavaion, Costermano, Garda, Lazise, Pastrengo, Rivoli, Sona, Sommacampagna, Torri del Benaco, Valeggio
  • TOPOGRAFIA- “Rolling/ Hilly”, On~Lake~Guarda~(South-East), On~Adige~River~
  • TERRE- “Metamorphic”, “Sedimentary”,  +Glacier Influenced(Morainic)
  • CLIMA- “Continental”, +LAKE EFFECT/~Lake Garda~
  • VITICULTURA- 2,800 ha. Planted
    • Estate/ Produttore– Albino Piona, Bigagnoli, Bolla, Cantina di Custoza, Cavalchina, Corte Viola, Fasoli Gino, Le Fraghe, Giovanna Tantini, Guerrieri Rizzardi, Monte Del Fra, Poggio delle Grazie, Sartori, Tinazzi, Villa Cordivig, Villabella
  • VINICULTURA- Rosso(Corvina(+35%-80%), Rondinella(+10%-40%), Molinara(-15%)+Others)
    • +AGED/ Stainless Steal, Novello,  Rosato(Chiaretto/ Rose-Extended Skin Contact)
    • Spumante,  Classico(Oringinal Zone),  Classico Novello,  Classico Chiaretto(Rose)
  • SUB-ZONES Of BARDOLINO
    • MONTEBALDO– Geography- Bardolino(North)
    • BARDOLINO CLASSICO/ La ROCCA– Geography- Bardolino(West), On~Lake~Garda~
    • SOMMACAMPAGNA– Geography- Bardolino(South–East)
  • BARDOLINO CLASSICO DOCG.     @Bardolino, Garda
    • GEOGRAFIA- Italia, REGION-Veneto, PROVINCIA-Verona, In Bardolino DOC.(North-West)
    • VITICULTURA- ? ha. Planted
    • VINICULTURA- Classico Chiaretto
      • Estate/ Produttore–
  • BARDOLINO SUPERIORE DOCG.     @Bardolino
    • GEOGRAFIA- Italia, REGION-Veneto, PROVINCIA-Verona, In Bardolino DOC.
    • VITICULTURA- 35 ha. Planted
    • VINICULTURA- Superiore(+AGED/ Oak +1yr., +1% ABV.),  Superiore Classico
      • Estate/ Produttore– Casetto, Delibori, Monte Oliveto, Valetti, Zeni

CUSTOZA DOC.     @Custoza

  • BIANCO=  Cortese AKA=Bianca Fernanda, Friulano AKA=Tai, Garganega, Malvasia, Manzoni Bianco, Trebbiano
    • –Internationale– Chardonnay, Pinot Bianco, Riesling, Riesling Italico AKA=Welschriesling
  • GEOGRAFIA- Italia, REGION-Veneto, PROVINICA-Verona, MUNICIPALITÀ– Sommacampagna
    • In Garda DOC.(Central), In Bardolino DOC.(South)
  • TOPOGRAFIA- “Rolling”
  • VITICULTURA- 1,340 ha. Planted
    • Estate/ Produttore- Albino Piona, Ca Del Magro, Cavalchina, Lenotti, Monte Del Fra, Pasqua
  • VINICULTURA- +Aged/3mo., +11% ABV., Superiore(+Aged/ 5mo., +11.5% ABV.
    • Reserva(+Aged/12mo., +12% ABV.),  Passito(+13% ABV.),  Spumante
  • CULTURA- 1971- DOC. Officially Established. 

VALPOLICELLA DOC.     @Valpolicella

  • ROSSO= Corvina 24%, Corvinone, Croatina, Dindarella Nero, Molinara, Negrara, Oseleta, Rondinella, Saorin, Teroldego
    • –Internationale– Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Garnacha, Merlot
  • GEOGRAFIA- Italia, REGION-Veneto, PROVINCIA-Verona(North-West), In Garda DOC.(East)
    • North-East of Verona-City(5 km.), BORDERS-Bardalino DOC.(West), Soave DOC.(South-East)
    • VILLAGES-Fumane, Marano, Negrar, Pescantina, St. Ambrogio, San Pietro
    • VALPOLICELLA CLASSICO– **Refer to “DOC. Below” For Detailed Information.
    • VALPOLICELLA VALPANTENA– **Refer to “DOC. Below” For Detailed Information.
    • VALPOLICELLA ORIENTALE– Large Growing Area North-East of the City of Verona.
  • TOPOGRAFIA- “Rolling/ Hilly/ Valley/ Terraces/ Ridges”
    • Fan Shaped Area of Hills and Valleys.
    • SLOPES/ Monti Lessini/ Hills of Illasi/ Mezzane, +Alt. 100mt.- 700mt.
    • 11 Valley and 2 Areas Running North to South/ West to East  Extending From Veronese Plains/ Lessini Mountains to the Eastern Banks of the Adige River.
      • Valleys…Avesa, Fumane, Illasi, Marano, Marcellise, Mezzane, Negrar, Quinzano, Squaranto, Tramigna, Valpantena
      • Areas…San Pietro In Cariano, Sant’Ambrogio
  • TERRE- “Metamorphic”, Gravel, Clay, Sandstone, “Volcanic”, Basalt, Marl
    • “Sedimentary”, Limestone, Calcareous-Clay
  • CLIMA- “Continental”, With 4 Distinct Seasons, +LAKE EFFECT/~Lake Garda~
  • VITICULTURA- 8,300 ha. Planted, Tresseling– 80% Pergola, 20% Guyot
    • Marogne- Steep, Stone Wall Terraces
  • VINICULTURA- 45%- 95% Corvina, Stainless Steel, Some Oak
    • Estate/ Produttore- Acinatico, Aldegheri, Allegrini, Bertani, Boscaini Carlo(14ha.), Buglioni(54ha.), Ca’ Botta, Ca’ Rugate, Cecilia Beretta,Cesari, Corte Allodola, Corte Canella, La Dama, Danese, Fattori(12ha.), Il Giuva, Ilatium Morini, Latium, Marion, Monte Zovo(140ha.), Monteci, Pieropan, Pietro Zardini, Le Ragose(28ha.), Quintarelli, Santa Maria, Sant’ Antonio, Santi, Sartori, Teddeschi, Tommasi(105ha.), Valentina Cubi, Valpantena(Co.-Op.), Vigne di Giorgio, Villa Erbice(13ha.), Villa Mattielli, Villa San Carlo((70ha.), Vogadori*
    • Vineyards- La Grola, La Poja, Palazzo della Torre
  • STORIA- 100 BC. @Valpolicella– “Arusnates”, Ancient People Who Inhabited the Area Prior to Romans.
    • 1177 @Valpolicella– The Name Valpolicella is Officially Used For the Area.
    • 1968 @Valpolicella– DOC. Officially Recognized.
  • CULTURA-  ~Etymology~ From Greek Vallispolis-Cellae…Meaning Valley of Many Cellars.
    • ASSOCIATIONS~ ~Consorzio Per la Tutela dei Vini Valpolicella~
      • Mission~ Deals With the Promotion, Enhancement, Information of the Wines and the Valpolicella Area, the Protection of the Brand and Viticulture in the Production Area of Valpolicella Wines, the Supervision, Safeguarding and Defense of the Demomination.
    • PIONEERS~ ~Giuseppe Quintarelli~ “1927- 2012”
      • Known as the “Maestro of Veneto/ Guro of Valpolicella/ Uncompromising Perfectionist”, and For His Commitment In the Vineyard and In the Winery to the Highest Quality Wines One Could Produce.
    • PIONEERS~ ~Arusnates~
  • SUB-ZONES Of VALPOLICELLA
  • VALPOLICELLA CLASSICO     @Negrar
    • GEOGRAFIA- Italia, REGION-Veneto, PROVINCIA-Verona
      • In Valpolicella DOC.(North-West), North-West of Verona-City
      • COMMUNES-Fumane, Marono, Mazzano, Negrar, Pedemonte, Sant Ambrogio, San Pietro In Cariano
    • TOPOGRAFIA- “Rolling/ Hilly/ Valley(Fumane/ Marano/ Negrar)”
      • SLOPES/ Monti Lessini Range, +Alt. ?
    • VITICULTURA- ? ha. Planted, AKA=The Original Zone
    • VINICULTURA- +AGED/ 2yr.
      • Estate/ Produttore- Ca’ La Bionda(29ha.), Monte del Fra, Rubinelli Vajol
      • Vineyards- Campolongo di Torbe
  • VALPANTENA    @Grezzana
    • GEOGRAFIA- Italia, REGION-Veneto, PROVINCIA-Verona
      • In Valpolicella DOC.(North),  (7.5mi. Long/ 2mi. Wide)
    • TOPOGRAFIA- “Rolling/ Hilly/ Valley”, Growing Highlands North of the City of Verona.
    • TERRE- “Metamorphic”, “Sedimentary”, Calcareous Marl, Iron Deposits
    • VITICULTURA- ? ha. Planted
      • Estate/ Produttore- Cantina Valpantena, Collina dei Ciliegi, Corte Figaretto, Costa Arente 
  • ORIENTALE      @
    • GEOGRAFIA- Italia, REGION-Veneto, PROVINCIA-Verona
      • In Valpolicella DOC.(North)
      • COMMUNES-Illasi, Marcellise, Mezzane di Sotto
    • TOPOGRAFIA- “Rolling/ Hilly/ Valley”, Growing Highlands North of the City of Verona.
    • TERRE- “Metamorphic”, “Sedimentary”, Calcareous Marl, Iron Deposits
    • VITICULTURA- ? ha. Planted
      • Estate/ Produttore- Romano dal Forno
  • VALPOLICELLA DOC.     @Valpolicella
    • ROSSO= Corvina, Dindarella Nero, Molinara, Negrara, Rondinella
    • VINICULTURA- Superiore(+AGED/+4yr. +1% ABV.) 
      • Light, Fresh For Everyday Consumption, to Be Consumed Young.
  • RECIOTO Della VALPOLICELLA DOCG.     @Valpollicella
    • ROSSO= Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara, Negrara, Dindarella Nero
    • VINICULTURA- Passito/ Appassimento- Arrested Fermentation- 14 Days, +15% ABV.
      • Estate/ Produttore- Antolini, Bolla, Lenotti, Vogadori
    • STORIA- The Style of Recioto Dates Back 2,000 Years.
  • AMARONE Della VALPOLICELLA DOCG.     @Valpollicella
    • ROSSO= Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara, Corvinone, Negrara, Oseleta, Dindarella Nero
    • VITICULTURA- 
      • Estate/ Produttore- Allegrini, Bertani, Ca’Rugate, Dal Forno, Damoli, Fraccaroli Domenico, Marion, Masi, Monte dall Ora, Monte dei Ragni, Novaia, Secoli, Tommasi, Zyme
    • VINICULTURA- Passito/ Appassimento– **Refer to “VENETO Home” For Details
      • Fermented Completely Dry- 40 Days +15% ABV.
      • Reserva(+AGED/ +4yr. Prior to Release), Classico
  • VALPOLICELLA RIPASSO DOC.     @Valpollicella
    • ROSSO= Corvina, Corvinone, Dindarella Nero, Molinara, Negrara, Oseleta, Rondinella
    • VITICULTURA-
      • Estate/ Produttore- Accordini Stefano, Aldegheri, Bertani, Buglioni, Cesari, Corteforte, Danese, Dal Cero, Farina,  Fattori, Latium Morini, Massimago(28ha.), Monte del Fra, Rubinelli Vajol, Sant’Antonio, Santi, Scriani, Tommasi, Torre d’Orti
      • Vineyards- Campofiorin
    • VINICULTURA- Ripasso/ Double Fermentation
      • Macerating and Re-Fermenting Fresh Valpolicella Wine With Previously Fermented Amarone Wines With Grape Skins and Lees.
      • The Ripasso Takes Place In February When Amarone is Taken Off the Lees. Adding a Half Barrel of Previously Fermented Young Wine to Half Barrel of Recently Pressed Passito Must. Re-Fermentation Takes 10-15 Days, Adds 2% Abv., Adds Extract and Increases Glycerine.
    • CULTURA- 1990 @Valpolicella– Establishment of Offiicial DOC.
      • PIONEERS~ ~Nino Campofiorin~ 1964, Gets Credit For First Using the Ripasso Process.

SOAVE  DOC.     @Soave

  • BIANCO= Garganega, Trebbiano di Soave AKA=Verdicchio, Trebbiano Toscano AKA=Ungi Blanc
    • –Internationale– Chardonnay
  • GEOGRAFIA- Italia, REGION-Veneto, PROVINCIA-Verona, In Garda DOC.(East)
    • East of Verona-City(     km.), @Hw.#A4, BORDERS– Valpolicella DOC.(North-West)
    • COMMUNE– Monteforte, San Martino Buon Albergo, Mezzane di Sotto, Ronca, Montecchia de Crosara, San Giovanni Ilarione, San Bonifacio, Soave, Cazzano Di Tramigna, Colognola ai Colli, Caldiero, Illasi, Lavagno, Castellaro
    • SOAVE COLLI SCALIGERI– Superior Vineyards Outside the Classical Zone.
    • ADDITIONAL GEOGRAPHIC UNITS– UGA.- 33 Specific Cru Vineyards. 29 Distributed Amount the Classic Area of Soave. 2 In the Eastern d’Alpone Valley’s Dark Volcanic  Soil.  3 In the West’s Calcareous Valley.
      • Broia, Brognoligo, Ca’del Vento, Campagnola, Carbonare, Castellaro, Castelcerino, Colombara Frosca, Corte Durlo, Costalta, Costalunga, Coste, Croce, Duello, Fitta, Foscarino, Menini, Monte di Colognola, Monte Grande, Paradiso, Pigno, Ponsara, Pressoni, Ronca, Rugate, Sengialta, Tenda, Tremenalto, Volpare, Zoppega
  • TOPOGRAFIA- “Rolling/ Hilly/ Terraced”, SLOPES/ Lessini Mountains(Monte Rocchetta), +Alt. 350mt.
    • BETWEEN: Illasi & Alpone & Tramigna Valleys
  • TERRE- “Metamorphic”, “Volcanic”, “Sedimentary”
    • Basalt/ Basaltic Breccia(Black/ Grey/ Red), Chalk, Clay
    • Limestone(Mainly Stratified), Calcareous Alluvial Soil
  • CLIMA- “Continental”
  • VITICULTURA- 4,7oo ha. Planted,  +Vine Training/ Pergola
    • Estate/ Produttore- Le Albare, La Battistelle, Ca’Rugate, Cambrago, Cantina del Castello, Cantina di Soave(Co.-Op.), Cantina di Monteforte(Co.-Op.), Casarotto, Coffele, Colato, Fasoli Gino, Fattori Fomaro, Franchetto, Gini, Gianni Tessari, I Stefanini, Inama, Monte Tondo, Montresor, Portinare, Pagani, Pieropan(*1880), Pra, Solar, Stefanini, Suavia, Villa Canestrari, Villa Mattielli, Viteis
    • Vineyards- Calvarino, Castel Cerino, I Capitelli, Suavia, La Rocca(6ha.)
  • VINICULTURA- Cork, +AGED/ Oak, Spumante
    • Wine Must Be +70% Garganega to Be Labeled Soave Classico DOC.
  • CULTURA- ~Important Agricultural Heritage Systems~ Soave Traditional Vineyards.
  • SOAVE CLASSICO DOC.     @Soave
    • VINICULTURA- Classico Superiore,  Classico Recioto
  • SOAVE SUPERIORE DOCG.      @Soave
    • BIANCO= Garganega, Pinot Bianco, Friulano, Cortese, Riesling Italico, Serprina, Trebbiano Soave, Vespaiolo
    • GEOGRAFIA- Italia, REGION-Veneto, PROVINCIA-Verona
      • BETWEEN-Soave & Monteforte d’Alpone
    • TOPOGRAFIA- “Flat/ Rolling”, “Non-Contiguous(?)”
    • TERRE- “Metamorphic”, “Sedimentary”, Limestone, More Fertile Than Classico Area
    • VITICULTURA- ? ha. Planted
      • Estate/ Produttore- Dal Cero
    • VINICULTURA- Superiore(Screw, +AGED/ Steel),  Reserva(+12.5% ABV., +AGED/ 24mo.)
      • Wine Must Be +70% Garganega to Be Labeled Superiore DOCG.
  • RECIOTO Di SOAVE DOCG.     @Soave
    • BIANCO= Garganega, Trebbiano Soave
      • –Internationale– Chardonnay, Pinot Bianco
    • VINICULTURA- Passito(Dried September to February/ Botrytis Can Develop, +14% ABV.)
      • Estate/ Produttore- Gini Renobilis, Suavia Acinatium, Vicentini Agostino

ARCOLE DOC.     @Arcole

  • BIANCO= Garganega
    • –Internationale– Chardonnay, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc
  • ROSSO= ?
    • –Internationale– Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenere, Merlot
  • GEOGRAFIA- Italia, REGION-Veneto, PROVINCIA-Verona/ Vincenza
    • South-East of Verona-City(   km.)
    • COMMUNES-(20)-Albaredo d’Adige, Alote, Arcole, Belfiore d’Adige, Caldiero, Cologna Veneta, Colognola ai Colli, Lavagno, Lonigo, Monteforte d’Alpone, Orgiano, Pressana, Roveredo di Gua, San Bonifacio, San Marino Buon Albergo, Sarego, Soave, Sossano, Veronella, Zevio, Zimella
    • Sub-Zones- Alluvial Plain    Hilly Zone
  • TOPOGRAFIA- “Rolling/ Hilly”, SLOPES/ Motta Mountain Range, On~Adige~River~
  • VITICULTURA- 2,450  ha. Planted
    • Estate/ Produttore- Bixio, Di Colognola ai Colli, Di Monteforte, Riondo, Sartori di Verona
  • VINICULTURA- Varietal,  Bianco(Garganega+50%),  Passito,  Frizzante,  Spumante
    • Rosato(Merlot+50%)…Novello/ Fizzante
    • Rosso(Merlot+50%)…Novello/ Frizzante/ Riserva
  • CULTURA- 2000 DOC. Officially Established.
    • ASSOCIATIONS– ~Consorzio Tutela Vino Arcole DOC.~

MERLARA DOC.     @Merlara

  • BIANCO= Friulano, Malvasia
    • –Internationale– Chardonnay, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio
  • ROSSO= Marzemino, Raboso, Refosco
    • –Internationale– Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
  • GEOGRAFIA- Italia, REGION-Veneto, PROVINCIA-Verona/ Padova
    • South-East of Verona-City(50km.)
    • COMMUNES-Castelbaldo, Casale di Scodosia, Masi, Merlara, Urbana
  • TOPOGRAFIA- “Flat/ Hilly”, On~Adige~River~(North)
  • VITICULTURA- ? ha. Planted
  • VINICULTURA- Varietal,  Bianco,  Rosso,  Frizzante
    • Estate/ Produttore-

GAMBELLARA DOC.     @Gambellara

  • BIANCO= Garganega, Trebbiano, Lugano
    • –Internationale– Chardonnay, Pinot Bianco
  • ROSSO= ?
  • GEOGRAFIA- Italia, REGION-Veneto, PROVINCIA-Vicenza
    • South-East of Verona-City(   km.)
    • Sub-Zones- Creari, Moni di Mezzo, Faldeo, San Marco, Selva, Taibane
  • TOPOGRAFIA- “Flat/ Hilly”
  • VITICULTURA- ? ha. Planted
    • Estate/ Produttore- La Biancara(Nat.Pro.), Ruggeri
  • VINICULTURA- Wine Must Be +80% Garganega to Be Labeled DOC.
  • RECIOTO Di GAMBELLARA DOCG.     @Gambellara
    • BIANCO= Garganega
    • VITICULTURA- ? ha. Planted
    • VINICULTURA- Recioto,  Vin Santo
      • Estate/ Produttore-

COLLI BERICI DOCG.     @

  • BIANCO= Friuliano, Garganega, Manzoni
    • –Internationale– Chardonnay, Pinot Bianco, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc
  • ROSSO= ?
    • –Internationale– Cabernet Sauvignon 17%, Cabernet Franc 10%, Garnacha AKA=Tai Rosso, Carmenere, Merlot, Pinot Nero
  • GEOGRAFIA- Italia, REGION-Veneto, PROVINCIA-Verona(Central)
    • South of Vicenza-City(   km.)
    • COMMUNES-Barbarano, Castegnero, Longare, Mossano, Nanto, Villaga
  • TOPOGRAFIA- “Hilly”, SLOPES/ Monte Berico, +Alt.?
    • Distintive Set of Hills That Raised In a Area In the Alluvial Po River Plains.
  • TERRE- “Metamorphic”, “Sedimentary”, Limestone, Red Clay, Ancient Seabed, Sand, Gravel
  • VINICULTURA- Rosso,  Bianco,  Rosato,  Spumante
    • Estate/ Produttore- Casa Defra, Cavazza, Inama, Marcato la Giareta
  • CULTURA- ASSOCIATIONS~ ~Consorzio Tutela Vini Colli Berici~

MONTI LESSINI DOC.      @Montebello

  • BIANCO= Durella AKA=Rabbiosa/Cagnina, Garganega
    • –Internationale– Chardonnay, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Girgio
  • ROSSO= ?
    • –Internationale– Pinot Nero
  • GEOGRAFIA- Italia, REGION-Veneto, PROVINCIA-Verona, Vicenza, In Garda DOC.(East)
    • CITIES-Arzignano, Cattignano, Chiampo, Montecchia di Crosara, Ronca, Tregnago, , Trissino
    • Sub-Zones- Barbarano
  • TOPOGRAFIA- “Rolling/ Hilly/ Mountainous/ Valley(Agno, Alpone, Chiampo, Illasi, Leogra, Trmigna)”
    • SLOPES/ Vicenza Pre-Alps(Lessini Hills), +Alt. 500 mt.
  • TERRE- “Metamorphic”, “Volcanic”, “Sedimentary”
    • Basalt, Tuffs
  • VITICULTURA- 20,000 ha./ 375 ha. Planted
    • Estate/ Produttore- Ca d’Or, Ca’Rugate, Fongaro, Gini Sarai
  • VINICULTURA- Still,  Sparkling(Tradtional/ Charmat)
  • LESSINI DURELLO DOC.      @
    • BIANCO= Durella AKA=Rabbiosa/Gagnina, Garganega
      • –Internationale– Chardonnay, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Girgio
    • VINICULTURA- Still, Sparkling(Tradtional/ Charmat), Passito
      • Wine Must Be +85% Durella to Be Labeled Lessini Durello DOC.
    • CULTURA- 2011- DOC. Officially Established.

BREGANZE DOC.     @Breganze

  • BIANCO= Vespaiolo
    • –Internationale– Chardonnay, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio
  • ROSSO= Gropello, Marzemino
    • –Internationale– Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Nero
  • GEOGRAFIA- Italia, REGION-Veneto, PROVINCIA-Vicenza
  • TOPOGRAFIA- “Flat/ Hilly”, On~Brenta~River~
  • VITICULTURA- ? ha. Planted
    • Estate/ Produttore- Maculan, Vignaioli
  • TORCOLATO BREGANZE DOC.     @Breganze
    • BIANCO= Vespaiolo
    • GEOGRAFIA- Italia, REIGON-Veneto, PROVINCIA-Vicenza
    • VITICULTURA- ? ha. Planted
    • VINICULTURA- Botrytis,  Passito(Winding Bunches Around Twine, Hang From Ceiling)
      • Estate/ Produttore-

VECENZA DOC.     @Vecenza

  • BIANCO= Garganega, Manzoni, Riesling Italico AKA=Welschriesling, Moscato
    • –Internationale– Chardonnay, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc
  • ROSSO= Raboso
    • –Internationale– Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Carmenere, Merlot
  • GEOGRAFIA- Italia, REGION-Veneto, PROVINCIA-Vicenza, MUNICIPALITIES-(85)-
  • TOPOGRAFIA- “Rolling/ Hilly/ Mountainous”, SLOPES/ Colli Berici Hills, On~Bacchiglione~River~
  • VITICULTURA- 340 ha. Planted
    • Estate/ Produttore- Dei Colli Vicentni Torre dei Vescovi, Cortenera, Dalle Ore, Masari San Martino, San Santo
  • VINICULTURA- Single Varietal(+85%), Bianco(-50% Garganega, +Others),  Rosato(-50% Merlot)
    • Rosso(-50% Melot),  Frizzante,  Spumante,  Passito
  • CULTURA- 2000- DOC. Officially Established.

MONTELLO-COLLI ASOLANI DOC.     @

  • BIANCO= Bianchetta Trevigiana, Manzoni, Glera Lunga
    • –Internationale– Chardonnay, Pinot Bianco
  • ROSSO= Recantina
    • –Internationale– Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenere, Malbec, Merlot
  • GEOGRAFIA- Italia, REGION-Veneto, PROVINCIA-Treviso
  • TOPOGRAFIA- “Rolling/ Hilly”, SLOPES/ Montello Hills, +Alt. ?
  • TERRE- “Metamorphic”, “Sedimentary”, Chalk, Iron Rich
  • VITICULTURA- 91 ha. Planted
    • Estate/ Produttore- Ida Agnoletti, Giusti’s Augusto, loredana Gasparini, Pat Del Colmel
  • CULTURA- 1977- DOC. Officially Established.
    • “Monks & Monasteries” ~Benefictine Abbey of Saint’Eustachio~

MONTELLO ROSSO DOCG.     @

  • ROSSO= ?
    • –Internationale– Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Carmenere, Merlot
  • GEOGRAFIA- Italia, REGION-Veneto, PROVINCIA-Treviso
    • VILLAGES-(19)- Asolo, Borso del Grappa, Caerano San Marco, Castelcucco, Cavaso del Tomba, Cornuda, Crespano del Grappa, Crocetta del Montello, Fonte, Giavera del Montello, Maser, Monfumo, Montebelluna, Nervesa della Battaglia, Paderno del Grappa, Pederobba, Possagno, San Zenone degli Ezzelini, Volpago del Montello, (14km. Long)
  • TOPOGRAFIA- “Rolling/ Hilly”, SLOPES/ Montello Hills, +Alt. 300mt.
    • BETWEEN-Transition-Zone: Venetian Plain & Dolomite Alps.
  • VITICULTURA- 12 ha. Planted
    • Estate/ Produttore- Montelvini
  • VINICULTURA- Rosso(40%-70% Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot/ +Aged/18 mo., +ABV. 11.5%)
    • Superiore(+Aged/24 mo., +ABV. 12.5%)
  • CULTURA- 2011- DOCG. Officially Established.

PROSECCO DOC.     @Veneto

  • BIANCO= Glera Lunga AKA=Prosecco, Glera Tonda, Bianchetta Trevigiana, Marzemina, Perera, Rabbiosa, Verdiso
    • –Internationale– Chardonnay, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio
  • ROSSO= ?
    • –International– Pinot Nero
  • GEOGRAFIA- Italia, REGION-Veneto, (Laps)Friuli, PROVINCIA-Treviso/ Venezia/ Vicenza/ Padua/  Belluno
    • Greater Prosecco Producing Area, “Multi-Appellation”
    • Sub-Zones- Asolo, Cartizze, Conegliano Valdobbiadene, Rive(43), Treviso, Trieste(Laps)Friuli
  • TOPOGRAFIA- “Flat/ Rolling/ Hilly/ Mountainous”, On~Piave~River~
  • CLIMA- “Continental”, With “Alpine” Influence
  • VITICULTURA- 25,709 ha. Planted,  Generally Machine Harvested.
    • Estate/ Produttore-(Production Not Located Within Demarcated Sub-Zone)- Gancia, Gina, Lunetta, La Marca, Soligo, Tiziano, Soligo, Valdo, Le Vigne di Alice
  • VINICULTURA- Still(Tranquillo), Frizzante(Semi-Sparkling)
    • SPARKLING…Method/ Charmat/ Marinotti/ Tank   |   Method/ Classico/ Sui Lieviti(On the Lees)
      • Wine Must Be +85% Glera to Be Labeled DOC.
      • After Harvest, Vinified as White Wine Before Put In Pressurized Autoclave Tank Where Second Fermentation & Filtering is Completed. Second Fermentation Can Take Place In Less Than 4 Weeks.
      • Still(Tranquillo) Produced From Only Local Grapes/ None International.  Frizzante,  Spumante
      • Superiore(Extra Brut– 0-6 Gram Sugar Per Liter,  Brut– 6-12 Grams Sugar Per Liter,  Extra Dry– 13-17 Gram Sugar Per Liter,  Dry– 18-32 Grams of Sugar Per Liter)
    • Prosecco Hierarchy- 1) Cartizze DOCG.,  2) Coneglione Valdobbiadene “Rive” DOCG.,  3) Coneglione Valdobbiadenne DOCG.,  4) Asolo DOCG.,  5) Prosecco Superiore DOC.,  6) Prosecco DOC.
    • Prosecco Can Be Produced As Fizzante or Spumante Depending On Amount of Pressure the Prosecco is Subjected to.
    • Prosecco Millesimato– Wine Produces From 100% of Superior Prosecco Valdobbiadene DOCG. Grapes.
    • **Refer to “WINE STYLE/ Sparkling”For Detailed Information On Charmat.
    • Col Fondo/ Sui Lieviti/ Rifermentato In Bottigia/ Wines With Sediment- Style Where Second/ Re-Fermentation is Achieved/ Finished In the Bottle, Not Auto-Claves. Wine Isn’t Disgorged, Causing a Cloudy Appearance.
      • The Colder Temperatures of Fall Chills the Cellars and Stops Fermentation In the Vats Before All of the Sugar In the Must Was Converted. When the Wine is Bottled In the Spring and the Temperatures Begin to Rise the Residual Sugar and Yeast In the bottle Reactivates Creating Natural Carbonation.  The Dead Yeast Settles at the Bottom “Fondo”of the Bottle Creating a Slightly Cloudy Wine That Become Known as “Col Fondo”.
  • CULTURA- 600’s- First Grapes Grown In the Area.
    • 1754- First Written Mention of the Name “Prosecco”.
    • 1930- Boundaries of the Production Area For Prosecco Are Dilimated.
    • 1963- First Sparkling Wine Festival Took Place In Valdobbiadene.
    • 1966- The Wine Route Strada del Prosecco Was Signed and Recognized.
    • 1969- DOC. Officially Established.
    • ~Spritz Cocktail~ Ice, Aperol(3 oz.), Prosecco(3 oz.), Club Soda(1 oz.), Slice of Orange
    • ~Etymology~ “Prosecco”… Slovanian Meaing “Proseka” Meaning a Path Through the Woods.
    • “Prosecco”…+Pronounced…“Pro Say-co”
    • ACADEMICS~ ~School of Viticulture and Oenology~  @Congliano
      • First Wine School In Italy, Opened In 1876.
    • ASSOCIATIONS~ ~Consorzio Tutela Prosecco DOC.~
      • Mission~ Private Body Created In the Public Interest and it Groups Togetheer All of the Categories of Producers: Vine-Growers, Wine Making Companies and Bottlers.

PROSECCO TREVISO DOC.     @Treviso

  • BIANCO= Glera Lunga, Glera Tonta, Manzoni
    • –Internationale– Chardonnay
  • ROSSO=         –Internationale– Pinot Nero
  • GEOGRAFIA- Italia, REGION-Veneto, PROVINCIA-Treviso(Greater)
  • TOPOGRAFIA- “Rolling/ Hilly/ Mountainous/ Terraced”
  • VITICULTURA-  ha. Planted
    • Estate/ Produttore- Domus-Picta
  • VINICULTURA- Hand Harvested, +11% ABV.
    • Wine Must Be +85% Glera Tonda/ Lunga to Be Labeled Treviso DOC.
    • Wine Must Be Produced From Grapes Grown Exclusivley Treviso.
    • Wine Produced In Treviso, Better Than Prosecco, But Not Meeting Conegliano Valdobbiadene DOCG. Standards.

CONEGLIANO VALDOBBIADENE DOCG.     @Valdobbiadene

  • BIANCO= Glera Lunga, Glera Tonda,  Bianchetta Trevigiana, Marzemina, Perera, Rabbiosa, Verdiso
    • –Internationale– Chardonnay, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio
  • ROSSO= Mostcato Rosa
    • –International– Pinot Nero
  • GEOGRAFIA- Italia, REGION-Veneto, PROVINCIA-Treviso
    • South of Dolomites(100km.), North of Venice(50km.), LATITUDE: 45.5° ‘N’
    • COMMUNES-(15)- Bigolino, Conegliano, Follo, Funer, Guia, Guietta, Pianezze, Ron, Sacco, San Giovanni, San Pietro di Barbozza, San Giovanni, Santo Stefano, San Vito Località, Soprapiana, Valdobbiandene, Villanova, Zeccchei
  • TOPOGRAFIA- “Rolling/ Hilly/ Mountainous/ Terrances/ Valleys/ Ridges”
    • SLOPES/ Monte Cesen, +Alt. 50mt.- 500mt., On~Piave~River~
    • ASPECT/ Series of South Facing Hills Running West to East.  Often Referred to as Hogback. (Narrow Ridges and Steep Slopes Interspersed With Small Parrellel Valleys.)
    • Ciglione(Distinctive Type of Terracing Technique Dating Back to the 1700’s, Comprised of Grass Covered Soil Instead of Stones.)
  • TERRE- “Metamorphic”, “Sedimentary”, Area/Vineyards Where Once an Ancient Sea Floor.
    • Calcareous, Limestone, Marl, Sandstone, Clay,
    • +Glacier Influenced(Morainic), Pockets of Glacial Deposits From Dolomites.
  • CLIMA- “Continental”, With “Alpine” Influence
  • VITICULTURA- 7,900 ha. Planted,  
      • Vine Growers- 3,400, Wine Producers- 178, Totally Hand Harvested. The Landscape is Said to Defined and Presenting a Mosaic Appearance.
      • VITICULTURA CHALLANGES– Flavescienza(Bacteria…Vector…Leafhopper)
    • Estate/ Produttore- Adami, Albino Armani, Andreola, L’Antica Quercia(21ha.), Astoria, Bellenda, Bisol 1542, Bianca Vigna, Bisol, Borgoluce, Bortolin, Bortolomiol*(6ha., *1949), Ca’dei Zago, Ca’Salina, Casa Coste Piane, Castello, Colesel, Col Vetoraz, Colesel, Collalto, Colvendra, Conca d’Oro, Conte Collalto, Domus-Picta, Drusian, Frozza, Garbara, Gregoletto, Ivan Agostinetto, Malibran, Marchiori, Maschio, Masottina, Merotto, Mionetto, Mongarda, Nino Franco*, Rebuli, Le Rughe, Ruggeri(*1950), PNC, Santi, Slvano Follador, Sommariva, Sorelle Bronca, Tanore, La Tordera, Torre Zecchei, Val d’Oca, Villa Sandi, Vincenzo Toffoli, Varaschin*, Zardetto, Zucchett
    • Vineyards- Arcol, Cartizze(108ha.), Bortolomiol”Estate”, Col del Vent, Colesel”Estate”, Giardino, Grave di Stecca, Marchiori, Masottina, Ogliano, Pontevecchio, Rinaldo, San Floriano, Santo Stefano, San Pietro Barbozza
    • Rive-(Steep Slopes Hills/ Vineyards That Are Characteristic of the Zone.)- 352 ha. Planted
      • Defined as Terroir-Expressive Wines Produced Exclusively With Hand-Harvested Grapes Sourced From a Single Village or Hamlet With a Distinct Soil Type and Microclimate. Sub-Zone Areas Based On Administrative Boundaries of the Communes and Hamlets Which Give Each Its Name Within Conegliano-Valdobbiadene.
        • On Label Mean Grapes Where Harvested by Hand From One of 43 Steep Hillsides Rive/Vineyard.
        • Must Be Produced From 100% Rive Site.
  • VINICULTURA- Prosecco,  +AGED/Drink Young(Within 3 Years)
    • SPARKLING...Method/ Marinotti AKA=Charmat   |   Method/Classico
    • *STYLES– Extra Brut–  -6 Grams/ Liter RS.   |    Brut– 6-12 Grams/ Liter RS.
      • Extra Dry– 12-17 Grams/ Liters RS.   |    Dry– 17-22 Grams/ Liter RS.
      • Rose– White Prosecco Grapes Blended With Pinot Noir. +85% Vinetage
    • Wine Must Be +85% Glera Tonda/ Lunga to Be Labeled Asolo Superiore DOCG.
    • 13,500 Kilograms per Hectare.
    • **Refer to “WINE STYLE/ Sparkling” For Detailed Information On Charmat.
  • HISTORY- 
    • 1969- DOC. Officially Established.
    • 2009- DOCG. Officially Established.
  • CULTURA-  FESTIVALS~ ~Conegliano Valdobbiandene Festival~ (May/ Veneto)
    • ASSOCIATIONS~ ~Consorzio Prosecco Superiore~
    • Conegliano is Generally the Cultural Center of the Region, Valobbiandene is Generally the Production Zone.
    • UNESCO. WORLD HERITAGE SIGHT~ ~Conegliano & Valdobbiadene~
      • Awarded For– Distinctive Landscape, Ciglioni(Smal Plots of Vines On Narrow Grassy Terraces, Small Villages and Farmlands.
    • WINE HOLIDAYS~ ~International Prosecco Day~ (June 16th.)
  • GOING THERE- WINE TRAILS~ ~Strada di Prosecco~
  • COMUNES & RIVE Of CONEGLIANO VALDOBBIANDENE
      • VINICULTURA- 15 Communes and 31 Sub-Communes(Frazioni) Can Append Rive +Sub/Commune Name On Label.
    • COMUNE Di CISON Di VAL’MARINO– Geografia- Conegliano Valdobbiadene(North)
      • Rive- Di Cison di Val’Marino, Di Rolle
    • COMUNE Di COLLE UMBERTO– Geografia- Conegliano Valdobbiadene(North-East)
      • Rive- Di Colle Umberto
    • COMUNE Di CONEGLIANO– Geografia- Conegliano Valdobbiadene(South-East)
      • Rive- Di Collabrigo-Costa, Di Ogliano, Di Scomigo
    • COMUNE Di FARRA Di SOLIGO– Geografia- Conegliano Valdobbiadene(West-Central)
      • Rive- Di Col San Martino, Di Farra di Sougo(Particella 232), Di Soligo
    • COMUNE Di FOLLINA– Geografia- Conegliano Valdobbiadene(North-Central)
      • Rive- Di Farro, Di Follina
    • COMUNE Di MIANE– Geografia- Conegliano Valdobbiadene(West-Central)
      • Rive- Di Campea, Di Combai, Di Maine, Di Premaor
    • COMUNE Di PIEVE Di SOLIGO– Geografia- Conegliano Valdobbiadene(Central-Interior)
      • Rive- Di Pieve di Soligo, Di Solighetto
    • COMUNE Di REFRONTOLO– Geografia- Conegliano Valdobbiadene(Central-Interior)
      • Rive- Di Refrontolo
    • COMUNE Di SAN PETRO Di FELETTO– Geografia- Conegliano Valdobbiadene(North-Interior)
      • Rive- Di Bagnolo, Di Rua, Di San Michele, Di San Pietro di Feletto, Di Santa Maria
    • COMUNE Di SAN VENDEMIANO– Geografia- Conegliano Valdobbiadene(East)
      • Rive- Di San Vendemiano
    • COMUNE Di SUSEGANA– Geografia- Conegliano Valdobbiadene(South)
      • Rive- Di Colfosco, Di Collalto, Di Susegana
    • COMUNE Di TARZO– Geografia- Conegliano Valdobbiadene(North)
      • Rive- Di Arfanta, Di Corbanese, Di Resera, Di Tarzo
    • COMUNE Di VALDOBBIANDENE– Geografia- Conegliano Valdobbiadene(West)
      • Rive- Di Bigolino, Di Guai, Di San Giovanni, Di San Pietro di Barbozza, Di San Vito, Di Santo Stefano
    • COMUNE Di VIDOR– Geografia- Conegliano Valdobbiadene(South-West)
      • Rive- Di Colbertaldo(Particella 68), Di Vidor
    • COMUNE Di VITTORIO VENETO– Geografia- Conegliano Valdobbiadene(North-East)
      • Rive- Di Carpesica, Di Cozzuolo, Di Formeniga, Di Manizana
  • SUPERIORE Di CARTIZZE DOCG.     @Conegliano
    • BIANCO= Glera Lunga, Glera Tonda, Manzoni
      • –Internationale– Chardonnay
    • ROSSO=         –Internationale– Pinot Nero
    • GEOGRAFIA- Italia, REGION-Veneto, PROVINCIA-Treviso
      • In Conegliano Valdobbiadene DOCG.(West-Interior), (1 Square Kilomenter)
      • COMMUNES-San Pietro di Barbozza, Seccol, Santo Stefano
      • “Golden Pentagon”…BETWEEN/ SOUTH OF: Hills of San Pietro di Barbozza, Santo Stefano and San Giovanni.
      • Cartizze is Considered to Be the “Grand Cru of Conegliano Valdobbiadene.
    • TOPOGRAFIA- “Rolling/ Hilly/ Mountainous/ Terraced”, SLOPES/ Cartizze Hills, +Alt. 200 mt.- 350 mt.
      • Cartizze Vineyards Are Generally a Fully Southern Exposed.
    • VITICULTURA- 108 ha. Planted, 140 Producers
      • Estate/ Produttore- Bisol, Bortolomiol, Cartizze PDC.*, Le Colture, Col Vetoraz, Merotto, Mionetto, Rebuli, Ruggeri, Val d’Oca, Villa Sandi, Sandrin, Zucchetto
    • VINICULTURA- Wine Production Must Take Place Within the Comune of Valdobbiandene.
      • Hand Harvested, +11.5% ABV., Can Only Produce Spumanti Wines.(No Still or Semi Sparking.)
      • Wine Must Be +85% Glera Tonda/ Lunga to Be Labeled Superiore di Cartizze DOCG.
      • 12,000 Kilograms per Hectare.
    • CULTURA-
      • 1969- Cartizze Was First Regulated.
      • Cartizze is Considered the 1 “Grand Cru” of the Coneglione Valdobbiadene Area.

ASOLO PROSECCO SUPERIORE DOCG.      @Asolani

  • BIANCO= Glera Lunga 40%, Glera Tonda, Bianchetta Trevigiana, Marzemina, Perera, Rabbiosa, Verdiso
    • –Internationale– Chardonnay, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio
  • ROSSO= ?
    • –International– Pinot Nero
  • GEOGRAFIA- Italia, REGION-Veneto, PROVINCIA-Treviso
    • CITIES-Asolo, Cornuda, (35km. Long North to East)
    • Sub-Zones- Colli Asolani(West), Montello Uplands(East)
  • TOPOGRAFIA- “Rolling/ Hilly/ Mountainous”
    • SLOPES/ Foothills of Venetian Alps(Colli Asolani(West), Montello Uplands(East), +Alt. 450mt.
  • TERRE- “Metamorphic”, “Sedimentary”, Ancient Sea Floor
    • Calcareous, Limestone, Marl, Sandstone, Clay, Pockets of Glacial Deposits From Dolomites.
  • CLIMA- Warmer Climate Than Conegliano Valdobbiadene.
  • VITICULTURA- 1,290 ha. Planted
    • Estate/ Produttore- Amadio, Andreola, Bedin, Bele Casel, Bresolin, Case Paolin, Cirotto, Giusti, Ida Angoletti, Loredan Gasparini, Martignago, Montelvini, Montelliana, Pat del Colmel, Sandrin, Vigna Rampante, Vigneti Mazzarolo, Villa Sandi
    • Vineyards- Collina 48
  • VINICULTURE- +11% ABV.,  Rosato,  Sui Lieveti(Vintage/Second Fermentation In Bottle.)
    • Wine Must Be +85% Glera Tonda/ Lunga to Be Labeled Asolo Superiore DOCG.
    • Only Full Spumante Wines Can Be Designated Superiore.
  • CULTURE- 2009- DOCG. Officially Established.  AKA=Colli Asolani(Historic Untill 2014)
    • ASSOCIATIONS~ ~Consorzio Vini Asolo Montello~
      • Mission~

COLLI Di CONEGLIANO DOCG.     @Conegliano

  • BIANCO= Biachetta Trevigiano, Glera Lunga, Glera Tonda,  Manzoni
    • –Internationale– Chardonnay, Riesling, Pinot Bianco, Sauvignon Blanc
  • ROSSO= Marzemino
    • –Internationale– Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
  • GEOGRAFIA- Italia, REGION-Veneto, PROVINCIA-Treviso
    • CITIES– Cappella Maggiore, Cison di Valmarino, Colle Umberto, Conegliano, Cordignano, Farra di Soligo, Follina, Fregona, Miane, Pieve di Soligo, Refrontolo, Revine Lago, San Fior, San Pietro di Feletto, Sarmede, San Vendemiano, Susegana, Tarzo, Vidor, Vittorio
  • TOPOGRAFIA- “Rolling/ Hilly/ Mountainous”
    • SLOPES/ Conegliano Hills, +Alt. +Alt. 200mt.- 300mt.
  • VITICULTURA- 49 ha. Planted
    • Estate/ Produttore- Bepin de Eto, Masottina, Maso di Villa Nasi Rossi, Sorelle Bronca, De Stefani
  • VINICULTURA- Bianco(Still),  Rosso(Still),  Passito
    • No Sparking Wine Produced In Valdobiadene-Conegliano Labeled as Colli di Conegliano DOCG.
  • CULTURA- 2012- DOC. Officially Established.
  • REFRONTOLO PASSITO DOCG.     @Refrontolo
    • ROSSO= Marzemino
    • GEOGRAFIA- Italia, REGION-Veneto, PROVINCIA-Treviso
      • CITIES-Refrontolo, Pieve di Soligo, San Peitro di Feletto
    • VITICULTURA- ? ha. Planted
    • VINICULTURA- Passito
      • Estate/ Produttore- Bernardi, De Stefani
  • TORCHIATO Di FREGONA DOCG.     @Fregona
    • BIANCO= Boschera, Glera Lunga, Glera Tonda, Verdiso
    • GEOGRAFIA- Italia, REGION-Veneto, PROVINCIA-Treviso
      • CITIES-Fregona
    • VITICULTURA- ? ha. Planted
    • VINICULTURA- Passito
      • Estate/ Produttore- Piera Dolza

COLLI EUGANEI DOC.     @

  • BIANCO= Bianchetta Trevigiano, Fior d’Arancio AKA=Orange Muscat, Moscato, Pinello
    • –Internationale– Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc
  • ROSSO= Barbera, Raboso
    • –Internationale– Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
  • GEOGRAFIA- Italia, REGION-Veneto, PROVINCIA-Padova, East of Padova-City(15km.)
    • (DOC. Laps)Serenissima DOC.
  • TOPOGRAFIA- “Rolling/ Hilly/ Mountainous”
    • SLOPES/ Euganie Hills(Area Above the Venetian Plain.), +Alt. ?
  • TERRE- “Metamorphic”, “Volcanic”
  • VITICULTURA- ? ha. Planted
    • Estate/ Produttore- Ca Lustra, Ca’Orologio, Conte Emo Capodilista, Vignalta
  • VINICULTURA- Bianco,  Rosso
  • CULTURA- 1969- DOC. Officially Established.
  • COLLI FIOR d’ARANCIO DOCG.    @
    • BIANCO= Foir d’Arancio AKA=Orange Muscat
    • GEOGRAFIA- Italia, REGION-Veneto, South-West of Padova-City(15km.)
    • TOPOGRAFIA- “Rolling/ Hilly”
      • SLOPES/ ?, (Area Above Venetian Plain.), +Alt. ?
    • TERRE- “Metamorphic”, “Volcanic”
    • VITICULTURA- ? ha. Planted
      • Estate/ Produttore- Bottega Petalo, Conte Emo, Lovo, Maeli, Terre Gaie, Turetta Ca, Vignalta
    • VINICULTURA- Spumante,  Passito
    • CULTURA- 2011- DOCG. Officially Established.

SERENISSIMA DOC.     @

  • BIANCO= ?   –Internationale– Chardonnay, Pinot Bianco
  • ROSSO= ?    –Internationale– Pinot Nero
  • GEOGRAFIA- Italia, REGION-Veneto, PROVINCIA-Padova, (DOC. Laps)Colli Euganei DOC.
    • East of Padova-City(     km.)
  • TOPOGRAFIA- “Rolling/ Hilly/ Mountainous”
    • SLOPES/ Euganie Hills(Area Above the Venetian Plain.), +Alt. ?
  • VITICULTURA- 3 ha. Planted
  • VINICULTURA- +Aged/ 12mo., On Lees,  Rosato,  Sparkling(Tradizionale),  Spumante
    • Millesimato(+Aged/ 24 mo.),  Riserva(+Aged/ 36 mo.)
    • Estate/ Produttore-
  • CULTURA- 2011- DOC. Officially Established.

BAGNOLI Di SOPRA DOC.      @Bagnoli

  • BIANCO= Friulano, Marzemina
    • –Internationale– Chardonnay, Sauvignon Bianco
  • ROSSO= Cavrara, Refosco, Raboso, Turchetta
    • –Internationale– Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon
  • GEOGRAFIA- Italia, REGION-Veneto, PROVINCIA-Padova, South of Padua-City(25km.)
  • TOPOGRAFIA- “Rolling”, On~Adige~River~
  • VITICULTURA- ? ha. Planted
  • VINICULTURA- Varietal,  Bianco,  Rosso,  Spumante,  Rosato
    • Estate/ Produttore- Il Dominio

FRIULARO Di BAGNOLI DOCG.     @Monselice

  • ROSSO= Raboso
  • GEOGRAFIA- Italia, REGION-Veneto, PROVINCIA-Padova, South of Padova-City(4km.)
  • VITICULTURA- 48 ha. Planted
  • VINICULTURA- Vendemmia Tardiva,  Passito
    • Estate/ Produttore-

CORTI BENEDETTINE Del PADOVANO DOC.     @Albignasego

  • BIANCO= Tai AKA=Friuliano
    • –Internationale– Chardonnay, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc
  • ROSSO= Raboso
    • –Internationale– Merlot, Carmenere
  • GEOGRAFIA- Italia, REGION-Veneto, PROVINCIA-Padova, South of Padova-City(4km.)
    • (Laps)Riviera del Brenta DOC., (Laps)Vigneti della Serenissima DOC.
  • VITICULTURA- ? ha. Planted
    • Estate/ Produttore- Conselve
  • VINICULTURE- Rosso(Merlot +60%)
  • CULTURA- 2004- DOC. Officially Estblished.

RIVIERA Del BRENTA DOC.     @Brenta

  • BIANCO= Tai AKA=Friuliano
    • –Internationale– Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio
  • ROSSO= Raboso, Refosco
    • –Internationale– Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
  • GEOGRAFIA- Italia, REGION-Veneto(East), PROVINCIA-Padova/Venezia, East of Padova-City(   km,)
    • (Laps)Corti Benediettine del Padovano DOC.
    • COMMUNES-(20)-Campagna Lupia, Campo San Martino Borgoricco, Dolo, Fiesso d’Artico, Loreggia, Mira, Tra
  • TOPOGRAFIA- “Flat/ Rolling”, SLOPES/ ?,  +Alt. 20mt., On~Brenta(Naviglio del Brenta)~River~
  • VITCULTURA- ? ha. Planted
    • Estate/ Produttore-
  • VINICULTURA- Varietal(+85%),  Bianco(+50% Tai),  Rosato(+50% Merlot),  Rosso(+50% Merlot),  Frizzante
  • CULTURA- 2004- DOC. Officially Estblished.

PIAVE DOC.     @Piave

  • BIANCO= Friulano, Manzoni, Verduzzo
  • ROSSO= Raboso
    • –Internationale– Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenere, Merlot
  • GEOGRAFIA- Italia, REGION-Veneto, PROVINCIA-Treviso/Venice
    • North-East of Venice-City(   km.)
  • TOPOGRAFIA- “Rolling”
  • VITICULTURA- 478 ha. Planted
  • VINICULTURA– Bianco,  Rosso,  Riserva
    • Estate/ Produttore- Astoria il Puro, Cescon Italo, Vini Tonon Camul

PIAVE MALANOTTE DOCG.     @San Dona di Piave

  • ROSSO= Raboso
  • GEOGRAFIA- Italia, REGION-Veneto, PROVINCIA-Treviso/Venice
    • North-East of Venice-City(    km.)
  • VITICULTURA- 18 ha. Planted
    • Estate/ Produttore- Bonotto delle Tezze, Cecchetto Giorgio, Ornella Molon, Pizzolato, Rechsteiner, De Stefani
  • VINICULTURA- Passito, +AGED/ 3 Years
    • Wine Must Be +70% Raboso to Be Labeled Piave Malanotte DOCG.

LISON-PRAMAGGIORE DOCG.      @Caorle

  • BIANCO= Friulano, Verduzzo, Pinot Grigio
    • –Internationale– Chardonnay, Pinot Bianco, Sauvignon Blanc
  • ROSSO= Refosco
    • –Internationale– Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenere, Malbec, Merlot, Pinot Nero
  • GEOGRAFIA- Italia, REGION-Veneto(South-East Coast)
    • PROVINCIA-Venice, East of Venice-City(  km.), (DOCG. Laps)Friuli-Venezia“Region”
  • VITICULTURA- 371 ha. Planted
    • Estate/ Produttore-

Indicazione Geografica Protetta of Veneto

  • BIANCO= Almost Any White Varieties Approved For Production In Veneto.
  • ROSSO= Almost Any Red  Varieties Approved For Production In Veneto.
  • VITICULTURA– Wine Produced In “VENETO” Non-Conforming to DOC. or DOCG. Standards.
    • Wines Not Meeting DOC., DOCG., or IGT. Standards Labeled as Vino de Tavolo.

VENETO IGP.      @Veneto

  • GEOGRAFIA- Italia, REGION-Veneto(Greater)

ROSSO VERONA IGP.      @Veneto

  • GEOGRAFIA- Italia, REGION-Veneto(Greater)
  • Estate/ Produttore- Marrano

VERONESE IGP.     @Verona

  • GEOGRAFIA- Italia, REGION-Veneto, PROVINCIA-Verona(Greater)
  • Estate/ Produttore-

ALTO LIVENZA IGP.      @

  • GEOGRAFIA- Italia, REGION-Veneto, PROVINCIA– ?

COLLI TREVIGIANI IGP.      @

  • GEOGRAFIA- Italia, REGION-Veneto, PROVINCIA– ?

CONSELVANO IGP.      @

  • GEOGRAFIA- Italia, REGION-Veneto, PROVINCIA– ?

MARCA TREVIGIANA IGP.      @

  • GEOGRAFIA- Italia, REGION-Veneto, PROVINCIA-Treviso(East)

VENETO ORIENTALE IGP.      @

  • GEOGRAFIA- Italia, REGION-Veneto, PROVINCIA– ?

TREVENEZIE IGT.     @

  • GEOGRAFIA- Italia, REGIONS-(Laps)Veneto/ Trentino(Not Alto Adige)/ Friuli-Venezia Giulia

VALLAGERINA IGT.     @

  • GEOGRAFIA- Italia,  REGION-Veneto, (Laps)Trentino, PROVINCIA– ?, COMMUNE-Vallagarina
  • TOPOGRAFIA- “Rolling/ Hilly/ Valley(Lagarina)”

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