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Veneto (Venice), a wine region belonging to the leading producers of wine, particularly white wines.

Its area is 18 364 km2 and largely is a plain. Historically, the Veneto produces the most wine as much as 20% of national production.

In the twentieth century, phylloxera (vine disease) ravaged almost all vineyards, therefore were introduced the grape varieties of French origin such as Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon or Cabernet Franc. Fortunately, survived some indigenous grape types that today are dominating. The most famous of these is the Prosecco from which is made the wine called with the same name, though the proper name of the grape variety is glera. The best production area of Prosecco is situated in the environs of Treviso, precisely in the Conegliano - Valdobbiadene zone including the Cartizze and Colli Asolani subzones. Sparkling wines are very popular in Italy alone but also among the international clientele, while Prosecco is one of the most recognizable among sparkling types of wine.

White wines, matching best with regional cuisine based on fish and seafood fished in the Adriatic Sea, are characterized by tenderness, freshness and lightness. This type of wine is obtained from indigenous grape varieties like Fiulano Tokai (now fiulano) or Garganega (a famous wine from the Soave zone called with the same name) and many other international grapes well naturalized in the prevailing climate here: Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio.

The typical red wines of the region are Valpolicella and Bardolino. Both varieties are made from the same native grapes: Corvina, Molinara and Rondinella. The grapes are cultivated in the Classical zone near Verona and in the Superiore version are distinguished by a fruity bouquet and good structure. The flagship wine of the region undoubtedly is Amarone della Valpolicella , whose popularity in recent years has greatly increased. This unique wine is made from grapes subjected to the drying process (so-called appassimento). After harvesting grapes are placed on special racks and left for several months to concentrate a higher sugar content. Then they undergo the process of vinification and long aging, first in oak barrels and then in bottle. The name of the Amarone wine derives from the Italian word amaro and means bitter. Due to the unique winemaking process this wine has indeed a rich, almost pomegranate color, rich texture and structure and is characterized by a slightly bitter but soft and pleasant note. It is worth mentioning that the method of obtaining this noble drink has not changed over the centuries. According to the existing historical records its origins date back to the fourth century after Christ.

Veneto does not only mean wine but also excellent olive oil. Its favorable mild climate provides the suitable conditions for the growth of olive trees here. The production area, particularly known for the quality of extravergine olive oil is situated in the coast of Lake Garda. The olive oil produced here belongs to the category DOP - Denominazione di Origine Protetta-Protected Designation of Origin.

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Cabernet Franc
Producer:
Azienda Vitivinicola Ornella Bellia
Region:
Veneto
Grape:
Cabernet Franc
Classification:
DOCG
Vintage:
2016
Capacity:
0.75 l
Dry red wine with Cabernet Franc. This French grape variety is popular in the whole region of Veneto, also Ornelia has grown her vineayards in the surroundings of Pramaggiore with it. Vinified only in stainless steel tanks, the wine is light and gently fruity, goes well with every dish, best with meats.
- Details
Color: vivid red with violet hues.
Aroma: intense, notes of red fruits.
Flavor: dry, pleasing.
Food Matching: with dishes based on meats, roasted meats, poultry.
Serving temperature: 14%.
Alcohol content: 13%.
Cabernet Franc
Azienda Vitivinicola Ornella Bellia - Veneto
Cabernet Franc
DOCG - 2016 - 0.75 l

Ca Vegar Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore
Producer:
Cantina Castelnuovo del Garda
Region:
Veneto
Grape:
Corvina Veronese, Corvinone, Rondinella
Classification:
DOC
Vintage:
2016
Capacity:
0.75 l
Dry red wine of the indigenous Venetian grapes, Corvina Veronese, Rondinella and Corvinone. This is the kind of a Valpolicella Classico Superiore called Ripasso. The Italian term means a special vinification technique, involving the fermentation on Valpolicella grapes, which were used in the production of Amarone, the most precious wines of Valpolicella belonging to the species. This process continues for about 15 days, after which the wine is subjected to aging in wooden casks for over a year. Ripasso wine is strongly built and elegant.
- Details
Color: burgundy, shimmering.
Aroma: complex, notes of ripe cherries and spices.
Flavor: warm, velvety.
Food matching: dishes based on meat, roast meats, with seasoned cheese.
Serving temperature: 18°C.
Alcohol content: 13,5%
Ca Vegar Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore
Cantina Castelnuovo del Garda - Veneto
Corvina Veronese, Corvinone, Rondinella
DOC - 2016 - 0.75 l

Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso
Producer:
Azienda Vitivinicola Ornella Bellia
Region:
Veneto
Grape:
Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso
Classification:
IGT Veneto
Vintage:
2018
Capacity:
0.75 l
A dry red wine of the autochthonous Refosco dal Peduncolo grape variety of Veneto. The name of the grape literally means a bunch of grapes in dark red color. The grape has been widely known since the Roman times and is inseparably linked with the territory of so called Three Venetos. Refosco is a wine that has a beautiful and intensive color. It is not aged in wood, because its value is freshness and vivacity. The Refosco from Ornella comes from the trimmed and sunny vineyards of the Lison Pramaggiore zone.
- Details
Color: vivid red with violet reflections.
Aroma: intensive, ripe raspberry and wild blackberry notes.
Flavor: rounded, full bodied, slightly tannic.
Food matching: best with boiled meats, grilled beef with rucola.
Serving temperature: 18°C.
Alcohol content: 11,5%.
Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso
Azienda Vitivinicola Ornella Bellia - Veneto
Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso
IGT Veneto - 2018 - 0.75 l

Ca Vegar Amarone della Valpolicella Classico
Producer:
Cantina Castelnuovo del Garda
Region:
Veneto
Grape:
Corvina Veronese, Corvinone, Rondinella
Classification:
DOCG
Vintage:
2016
Capacity:
0.75 l
Dry red wine from the native Venetian grapes, Corvina Veronese, Rondinella and Corvinone. It is a kind of Valpolicella Classico Superiore called Amarone. The name of the famous great Venetian wine refers to the adjective amaro, the Italian for bitter - the taste which in no way relates to the wine. The name assigned only to distinguish it from Recioto wine, a version of sweet Valpolicella. The production technique of Amarone involves drying of carefully selected ripe grapes, which after the harvest are kept in air-conditioned rooms for about 120 days. These grapes are placed on special nets and after such a long time the sugar content they accumulated reaches its maximum. Then follows the phase of wine fermentation and aging in wood for over two years. Amarone is a wonderful, long-lived wine. It should be saved for special occasions and enjoyed as a wine for meditation.
- Details
Color: intense dark garnet.
Aroma: intense, aromatic, notes of fruit in alcohol, sweet spices.
Flavor: warm, velvety.
Food matching: dishes based on meat, roast meat, game, seasoned cheeses.
Serving temperature: 20°C. The bottle should be opened at least one hour before serving.
Alcohol content: 15,5%.
Ca Vegar Amarone della Valpolicella Classico
Cantina Castelnuovo del Garda - Veneto
Corvina Veronese, Corvinone, Rondinella
DOCG - 2016 - 0.75 l

Amarone della Valpolicella
Producer:
Cantina Castelnuovo del Garda
Region:
Veneto
Grape:
Corvina Veronese, Corvinone, Rondinella
Classification:
DOCG
Vintage:
2013
Capacity:
0.75 l
Dry red wine of the autochthonous grapes of Veneto, Corvina Veronese, Corvinone i Rondinella. Amarone is a noble variety of Valpolicella, the most famous wine of the region. The strength and aromas of Amarone result from a special production technique of this wine. Ripe grapes are subjected to the process of drying in special air-conditioned rooms. In January or February following the harvest they undergo the process of fermentation and ageing in wood for over a year. This is a demanding wine, which goes well with rich-texture dishes based on meat and sauces.
- Details
Color: deep garnet, shimmering.
Aroma: intense, complex, ethereal, notes of cherry in alcohol and sweet spices.
Flavor: warm, velvety, harmonious.
Food matching: ideal for meat-based dishes, mainly beef, roast and braised meats, also in its own gravy, with game.
Serving temperature: 20°C.
The bottle should be opened a few hours before serving.
Alcohol content: 14,5%
Amarone della Valpolicella
Cantina Castelnuovo del Garda - Veneto
Corvina Veronese, Corvinone, Rondinella
DOCG - 2013 - 0.75 l

G1928 Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso
Producer:
Azienda Vitivinicola Ornella Bellia
Region:
Veneto
Grape:
100% Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso
Classification:
DOC Lison Pramaggiore
Vintage:
2017
Capacity:
0.75 l
A dry red wine made from a mix of the Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. This is so called blend that is a composition of two batches of red grapes subjected to the separate process of vinification, next combined in the whole to age in wood. The name Gio’1928 is dedicated to the father of the winery owner - Giovanni born in 1928.
- Details
Color: ruby red, intensive.
Aroma: delicate, forest fruit and vanilla notes.
Flavor: pleasant, full bodied, harmonious.
Food matching: best with grilled and roast meats, seasoned cheeses.
Serving temperature: 18°C.
Alcohol content: 13%.
G1928 Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso
Azienda Vitivinicola Ornella Bellia - Veneto
100% Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso
DOC Lison Pramaggiore - 2017 - 0.75 l

Featured Italian Wines

Fratelli Bortolin

Cartizze Dry Prosecco Superiore

A dry white sparkling wine made from native Veneto grape Glera. The Conegliano-Valdobbiadene appellation has 5 000 ha altogether, but only 106 ha belongs to the Cartizze subzone. Thanks to the unique microclima and morenic-clayey soil with sandy layers this excellent subzone yields a unique Prosecco, mild, aromatic and exquisite. To highlight its rich aromas and flavors it’s made in the Dry style, with the sugar content up to 22 gr./l.

Color: straw yellow, shimmering.

Perlage: fine, numerous.

Aroma: fruity notes, apple, pink grapefruit, acacia blossom, wisteria, rose.

Flavor: fresh, harmonious, mild, long lingering aftertaste.

Food matching: perfect as an aperitif, and also as an elegant accompaniment with dessert or fruit cakes.

Serving temperature: 8°/10°C

Alcohol content: 11%.

Montenidoli di Maria Elisabetta Fagiuoli

Montenidoli Chianti Colli Senesi

A dry red wine from the native Tuscan grapes Sangiovese and Canaiolo. An excellent Chianti from the Colli Senesi sub-zone, aged for a few months in small French oak barrels, barriques. Like each wine from Montenidoli is unique, well-structured, reminding of cherry and delighting by the harmony of traditional wine from around Siena.

Color: ruby red.

Aroma: complex, notes of cherry, violet, hyacinth, a hint of wood.

Flavor: dry, rich, harmonious.

Food matching: ideal for grilled meats, lamb, rosemary duck, guineafowl with Italian lard, pheasant.

Serving temperature: 18°C.

Alcohol content: 14%.

Vigne Sannite

Greco

Dry white wine of Campanian native Greco grape. It comes from the vineyards located in the surroundings of Monte Taburno, the Taburno Mount, in the province of Benevento, in the north-eastern part of the region. As its name suggests, the wine was brought along by the Greeks to ancient Italy. Thus, this grape variety was already known in ancient times, Virgil and Pliny wrote about its merits. The Sannio zone, with many areas rich in minerals, is suitable for growing of these noble white grapes, collected in autumn in October. This is a wine with rich and elegant structure, unusually original.

Color: straw yellow, shimmering.
Aroma: complex, notes of citrus, apricot and peach.
Flavor: soft, mineral, elegant.
Food matching: perfect with white meat- and fish-based aromatic dishes and sauces, cream and thick vegetable dishes, boiled vegetables.
Serving temperature: 12°C.
Alcohol content: 13,5%.

Montenidoli di Maria Elisabetta Fagiuoli

Fiore Vernaccia

Dry white wine from the indigenous Vernaccia di San Gimignano grape. Fiore means flower in Italian and reffers to the aroma and flavor bouquet of this exeptional wine . This version of Vernaccia is a natural juice squeezed from ripe grapes, which is then aged in steel tanks. The Contact of the grapes with the grape skins makes the wine is very elegant and velvety.

Color: straw yellow.
Aroma: notes of mountain flowers, almonds.
Flavor: velvety, delicate
Food matching: very good for dishes with white sauces, fish-type sole, trout, with white meats like chicken, turkey, veal.
Serving temperature: 12°C.
Alcohol content: 13%

Vinchio Vaglio Serra

Pancratium

Aromatized sweet wine. The special character of the wine results from the method of its production. To the grape must, obtained from Barbera grape, is added an appropriate amount of sugar and spices, including quinine, rhubarb, herbs. The name Pancratium refers to the name of the valley located between the towns of Vinchio and Vaglio, called San Pancratium - The Holy Pancrazio, who is the patron saint of winemakers associated in the cooperative. A distinctive wine, with an excellent flavor and depth, note of sweetness balances a winey bouquet typical of Barbera.

Color: intense burgundy.
Aroma: aromatic herb.
Flavor: vinous, smooth, pleasantly herbal.
Food matching: perfect as digestivo (digestive alcohol) to drink after a meal or with desserts, delicious with chocolate desserts.
Serving temperature: 18°C.
Alcohol content: 16%.

Azienda Agricola Cencig Nicola & Mauro

Friulano

Dry white wine from the native Venetian grape Friulano. Tokai of Friuli, known colloquially as Friulano to not raise associations with the famous Hungarian wine, is an example of wine strongly linked to its territory. It occurs throughout the region, but depending on the area of origin change its characteristics. Friulano of the vineyard called Ronc de Schene has an interesting scent note, the wine is soft and very pleasant despite the relatively high alcohol content. It is perfect as an addition to an aperitif and light meals.

Color: straw yellow with greenish hues.
Aroma: delicate, aromatic notes of wild flowers and almonds.
Flavor: dry, crisp.
Connecting with food: perfect for an aperitif, appetizers and dishes based on fish and white meats.
Serving temperature: 10°/12°C.
Alcohol content: 13%.

Vigne Sannite

Essentia Benventano Rosso

ry red wine of Campanian native grapes, Aglianico and Piedirosso with an addition of the local Barbera. Comes from vineyards located in the hill areas in the surroundings of Castelvenere, in the province of Benevento, in the north-eastern part of the region. The ambition of our producer was to create a wine expressing the essential characteristics of the territory. A successful combination of red grape varieties and their careful fermentation with six months’ period of ageing in wood resulted in the wine that is interesting and well-structured.

Color: burgundy.
Aroma: complex, notes of ripe red fruit and jam.
Flavor: dry, warm, velvety.
Food matching: dishes of Mediterranean cuisine based on meats.
Serving temperature: 18°C. The bottle should be open one hour before serving.
Alcohol content: 13,5% .

Vigne Sannite

Barbera del Sannio

Dry red wine of Campanian native grape called Barbera del Sannio. It comes from vineyards located in the hill areas in the surroundings of Castelvenere, in the province of Benevento in the north-eastern part of the region. Usually associated with Piedmont, Barbera, cultivated here since two centuries, is, however, a different wine with other character than its cousin from the north. The local winegrowers proudly claim that their Barbera is much better. Indeed, is worth tasting to appreciate this pleasant wine scenting of fruit.

Color: intense ruby red.
Aroma: floral and fruity, notes of cherry and dried rose petals.
Flavor: dry, warm, velvety.
Food matching: perfect throughout the meal, dishes based on highly flavored white meats.
Serving temperature: 18°C.
Alcohol content: 13,5%.

Aldo Rainoldi

Crespino Valtellina Superiore

Dry red wine, Nebbiolo grape. Another version of the wine of Valtellina Superiore denomination called Crespino. The name means that the maturation period of Rosehip coincides with the set of Nebbiolo grapes. This wine has been aged for 15 months in small French oak barrels and then for several months in the bottle. Depending on the quality of the vintage the producer decides to make Crespino, a powerful wine with a great structure.

Color: ruby red .
Aroma: fruity, spicy, notes of licorice, resin.
Flavor: velvety, harmonious.
Food matching: dishes based on meat, game, seasoned cheeses.
Serving temperature: 16°/18°C.
Serve in large glasses.
Alcohol content: 13.5%.

Azienda Vitivinicola Ornella Bellia

Chardonnay Frizzante

A dry white wine of the Chardonnay grape variety. This wine is a Frizzante version that is delicately sparkling. Thanks to the natural process of fermentation of wine in the stainless steel tanks of the autoclave type for several months created is a very fresh and light Chardonnay wine. It is matching best with aperitifs and is pleasant to drink during heat wave.

Color: light straw yellow.
Perlage: delicate persistent.
Aroma: delicate, notes of wild flowers.
Flavor: light, crisp, mineral.
Food matching: best with aperitifs, hors d’oeuvres, dishes on the basis of fish and delicate cheeses.
Serving temperature: 6°/8°C.
Alcohol content: 11,5%.

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Cabernet Franc

Ca Vegar Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore

Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso

Ca Vegar Amarone della Valpolicella Classico

Amarone della Valpolicella

G1928 Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso