Vintners of Venezie

The three northeastern regions of Italy, known as the Venezie, set the pace in Italy in the crafting of modern wines. They began in the 1970’s by introducing new techniques for production of white wines, following up with more sophisticated methods for reds.

The determining quality factor in this region is the climate by the Alps, of which the Venezie are on the sunny side. Vineyard conditions range from cool at high altitudes to warm near the Adriatic Sea and along the valleys of the Po, Adige, Piave and Tagliamento rivers.

Growers work with an amazing assortment of native and imported vines to produce what are a majority of Italy’s fine white wines and a multitude of reds, ranging from the young and simplistic to the aged and complex.