The Veneto, in northeast Italy around Verona and Venice, is one of the country's most productive and varied regions. It is the home of Prosecco, Soave, Valpolicella and the mighty Amarone, spanning fresh sparkling wine, mineral whites, light cherryish reds and concentrated dried-grape powerhouses. From everyday quaffers to serious, ageworthy bottlings, the Veneto offers something for every taste and table.
Structure
| Body | The Veneto's range is unmatched: Glera for Prosecco, Garganega for Soave, and Corvina for the Valpolicella family including appassimento-dried Amarone and sweet Recioto. Lake Garda's breezes, alpine foothills and the Adige valley give diverse terroirs and styles across a huge output. |
|---|---|
| Acidity | Medium to high across styles. |
| Tannin | Low to medium; riper in Amarone. |
| Finish | From frothy and fruity (Prosecco) to long and raisined (Amarone). |
| Aroma | Apple, pear (Prosecco); peach, almond (Soave); sour cherry, fig, chocolate (Amarone). |
Serving: 6–8°C sparkling; 9–12°C whites; 16–18°C reds. · Decanting: 1 hour for Amarone; none for the lighter wines.
Veneto drinking window
| Tier | Drinking window |
|---|---|
| Prosecco / Soave / Valpolicella | Drink within 1–4 years. |
| Ripasso / Soave Classico | Best 3–8 years. |
| Amarone | 8–25 years. |
| Vintage | Drinking window |
|---|---|
| 2015 | Amarone drinking well now. |
| 2017 | Hold Amarone to 2032. |
| 2023 | Drink Prosecco/Soave now. |
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Veneto — questions answered
What wines come from the Veneto?
Prosecco, Soave, Valpolicella, Ripasso, the powerful Amarone and sweet Recioto — one of Italy's most varied portfolios.
Is the Veneto a big wine region?
Yes — it is among Italy's most productive, anchored by huge Prosecco output alongside quality Soave and Valpolicella.
What is the Veneto's most prestigious wine?
Amarone della Valpolicella, the concentrated dried-grape red, is its grandest and most age-worthy bottling.
What food pairs with Veneto wines?
Prosecco with antipasti, Soave with seafood, Valpolicella with pasta and Amarone with braised beef and aged cheese.