{"id":823,"count":12,"description":"","link":"https:\/\/www.winalist.com\/blog\/italy\/veneto","name":"Veneto wine region","slug":"veneto","taxonomy":"category","parent":819,"meta":{"winalist_lat":"45.4384","winalist_lng":"10.9916"},"acf":{"short_region_name":"Veneto","region_id":32,"h1":"Visit the Veneto Wine Region: The Complete Guide","subtitle":"","term_author":18,"term_co_authors":[17],"term_published":"2025-11-28 18:29:29","term_last_updated":"2026-05-28 18:29:29","tldr_title":"The essentials for visiting the Veneto wine region","tldr_content":"<ul>\r\n \t<li><strong>Veneto in brief<\/strong>: <strong>northeastern Italy<\/strong>, from <strong>Lake Garda<\/strong> to <strong>Venice<\/strong> and the <strong>Adriatic<\/strong>, with the <strong>Alps<\/strong> to the north. Italy's largest <strong>wine<\/strong>-producing region by volume and one of its most varied.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Star appellations<\/strong>: <strong>Amarone della Valpolicella<\/strong> and <strong>Valpolicella<\/strong> (Verona's reds), <strong>Soave<\/strong> (the <strong>white wine<\/strong> of the eastern hills), <strong>Bardolino<\/strong> (Lake Garda), <strong>Prosecco<\/strong> of Conegliano-<strong>Valdobbiadene<\/strong> (sparkling), plus <strong>Lugana<\/strong> and the <strong>Colli Euganei<\/strong> near Padua.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Grapes<\/strong>: reds from <strong>Corvina<\/strong>, <strong>Rondinella<\/strong> and <strong>Molinara<\/strong> (the Valpolicella blend); whites from <strong>Garganega<\/strong> (Soave), <strong>Glera<\/strong> (Prosecco), <strong>Trebbiano di Soave<\/strong>, plus <strong>Pinot Grigio<\/strong>, <strong>Chardonnay<\/strong> and <strong>Merlot<\/strong>.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Wine styles<\/strong>: from light <strong>still wines<\/strong> and <strong>sparkling Prosecco<\/strong> to the powerful <strong>Amarone<\/strong> (<strong>made from semi-dried grapes<\/strong>) and the sweet <strong>Recioto<\/strong> dessert wine.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Must-sees<\/strong>: the Valpolicella hills, the Soave castle, the Prosecco Hills (UNESCO), Lake Garda, plus Verona, Venice, Vicenza and Padua.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Ideal stay<\/strong>: 4\u20136 days to combine a wine zone with the art cities.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Local table<\/strong>: risotto, polenta, <em>bigoli<\/em> pasta, Soppressa salami, Asiago cheese and Lake Garda fish \u2014 built for Veneto's range.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Access<\/strong>: fly to Venice or Verona; a car helps for the wine country.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Budget for two<\/strong>: $400\u2013$750 (\u20ac370\u2013700) for a comfortable few days.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>","link_to_wl_landing_page":"https:\/\/www.winalist.com\/regions\/veneto","override_cta_in_quick_access":"See the best Veneto wineries","intro":"The Veneto might be Italy's most complete wine region \u2014 and few people realise it, because they come for Venice and the art and leave without a glass. Yet this is the corner of north-east Italy that gives the world more <strong>wine<\/strong> than any other Italian region, and what wine: the velvety, dried-grape power of <strong>Amarone<\/strong>, the everyday charm of <strong>Valpolicella<\/strong>, the crisp <strong>Soave<\/strong> whites, the ros\u00e9-pink <strong>Bardolino<\/strong> of Lake Garda, and of course the <strong>sparkling Prosecco<\/strong> that has conquered the planet. It's the region where I send anyone who thinks Italian wine begins and ends in Tuscany.\r\n\r\nStretching from the <strong>shores of Lake Garda<\/strong> in the west to the <strong>foothills of the Alps<\/strong> and the <strong>Venetian lagoon<\/strong> in the east, the Veneto packs astonishing variety into one <strong>region of Italy<\/strong>. With the Winalist team, we work with growers from the <strong>Valpolicella<\/strong> hills above Verona to the <strong>Prosecco<\/strong> slopes of Conegliano and Valdobbiadene. In this guide, we've gathered everything you need to plan a trip: the appellations, the <strong>native grapes<\/strong>, the best wine towns, when to come and how to get around.","best_hosts_title":"The wineries and vineyards to visit in Veneto","best_hosts_content":"Veneto's wine scene runs from grand historic houses to small family <strong>winemaking<\/strong> estates, especially in the <strong>Valpolicella<\/strong> hills above Verona and the <strong>Prosecco<\/strong> slopes to the north. The variety is the draw: a single trip can take in a powerful <strong>Amarone della Valpolicella Classico<\/strong>, a juicy <strong>Valpolicella Ripasso<\/strong>, a crisp <strong>Soave<\/strong> from <strong>Garganega<\/strong>, and a glass of <strong>sparkling Prosecco<\/strong> from <strong>Glera<\/strong>. Many estates pair tastings with views of the vine-covered hills or <strong>Lake Garda<\/strong>, and a <strong>wine enthusiast<\/strong> could spend a week here without repeating a style. Most <strong>winery<\/strong> visits last 1\u20132 hours and end with a tasting; expect $15\u2013$45 (\u20ac14\u201340), often with the grower themselves.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.winalist.com\/regions\/veneto\">Book a wine tasting in Veneto<\/a>","things_to_do_content":"<h2>The best wine experiences in the Veneto wine region: our top 10<\/h2>\r\nHere's our pick of the must-do wine experiences across the Veneto \u2014 a mix of hillside vineyards, historic cellars and the <strong>native grapes<\/strong> that make this one of Italy's greatest <strong>wine<\/strong> regions.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3>1. Taste Amarone in the Valpolicella hills<\/h3>\r\nThe <strong>wines of Valpolicella<\/strong>, in the hills above Verona, are the Veneto's most famous: from <strong>basic Valpolicella<\/strong> up to the majestic <strong>Amarone della Valpolicella<\/strong>, a <strong>full-bodied red<\/strong> <strong>made from semi-dried grapes<\/strong> (the <em>appassimento<\/em> method). Tasting an Amarone Classico at the source is unforgettable.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3>2. Discover Valpolicella Ripasso and Recioto<\/h3>\r\nBeyond Amarone, the same hills make the lighter <strong>red Valpolicella<\/strong>, the richer <strong>Valpolicella Ripasso<\/strong> (re-passed over Amarone skins), and the sweet <strong>Recioto<\/strong> dessert wine. A single estate visit can walk you through the whole family.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3>3. Sip Soave in the eastern hills<\/h3>\r\nEast of Verona, the <strong>Soave<\/strong> zone makes one of Italy's classic <strong>dry white<\/strong> wines from the <strong>Garganega<\/strong> grape (with <strong>Trebbiano di Soave<\/strong>). Crisp, almond-scented and food-friendly \u2014 visit the hilltop <strong>Soave<\/strong> castle while you're there.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3>4. Explore the Prosecco Hills<\/h3>\r\nNorth of Treviso, the <strong>Prosecco<\/strong> slopes of <strong>Conegliano<\/strong> and <strong>Valdobbiadene<\/strong> \u2014 a UNESCO World Heritage landscape \u2014 produce the world's favourite <strong>sparkling<\/strong> wine from the <strong>Glera<\/strong> grape. The winding road through the <strong>prosecco hills<\/strong> is a highlight in itself.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<blockquote>\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Tip<\/strong>: to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.winalist.com\/regions\/veneto\">book a winery visit in Veneto<\/a> with tasting, browse Winalist's partner estates from Valpolicella to the Prosecco hills.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;<\/blockquote>\r\n<h3>5. Taste Bardolino on Lake Garda<\/h3>\r\nOn the <strong>shores of Lake Garda<\/strong>, the <strong>Bardolino<\/strong> appellation makes light, fresh reds and ros\u00e9s (Chiaretto) from the same Corvina-based blend as Valpolicella \u2014 perfect lakeside drinking in summer.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3>6. Discover Lugana by the lake<\/h3>\r\nStraddling the southern shore of Lake Garda, <strong>Lugana<\/strong> makes a distinctive, age-worthy white from the Turbiana grape \u2014 one of northern Italy's quiet stars, and an easy add to a Bardolino visit.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3>7. Visit the Colli Euganei near Padua<\/h3>\r\n<strong>Around Vicenza and Padua<\/strong>, the volcanic <strong>Colli Euganei<\/strong> hills make a range of reds and whites, including <strong>Cabernet<\/strong> and <strong>Merlot<\/strong> as well as local grapes \u2014 a lesser-known zone worth seeking out.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3>8. Base yourself in Verona<\/h3>\r\nRomantic <strong>Verona<\/strong>, the city of Romeo and Juliet, is the perfect base for the Valpolicella, Soave and Bardolino vineyards \u2014 all within a short drive \u2014 and a magnificent city in its own right.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3>9. Combine wine with Venice and the art cities<\/h3>\r\nThe Veneto's <strong>cities of Venice and Verona<\/strong>, plus Vicenza and Padua, mean you never have to choose between wine and culture. A morning in the vineyards and an afternoon among Palladian villas is the Veneto way.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3>10. Time your visit for the harvest<\/h3>\r\nThe Veneto <strong>vendemmia<\/strong> runs from the early Prosecco picking in late August to the late Amarone grapes left to dry into winter. Autumn is the most atmospheric time to taste, with the <em>appassimento<\/em> lofts filling up.","title_for_cities_in_the_wine_region":"The wine towns and cities to visit in Veneto","text_for_cities_in_the_wine_region":"Several cities anchor a Veneto wine trip: <strong>Verona<\/strong>, the gateway to Valpolicella, Soave and Bardolino; <strong>Venice<\/strong>, the unmissable lagoon capital; <strong>Treviso<\/strong>, the base for the Prosecco hills; <strong>Vicenza<\/strong> and <strong>Padua<\/strong> for the Colli Euganei; plus the wine towns of <strong>Valdobbiadene<\/strong> and <strong>Conegliano<\/strong> on the Prosecco road, <strong>Soave<\/strong> with its castle, and <strong>Bassano del Grappa<\/strong> on the Alpine foothills. Each deserves its own guide.","villages_content":"","title_itineraries":"Our itineraries for visiting the Veneto wine region","text_itineraries":"Depending on how much time you have, several itineraries work well: a <strong>weekend<\/strong> in <strong>Valpolicella<\/strong> and Soave from a base in Verona; a few days on the <strong>Prosecco road<\/strong> between Conegliano and Valdobbiadene from Treviso; a <strong>Lake Garda<\/strong> loop taking in Bardolino and Lugana; or a <strong>week-long<\/strong> trip combining the western vineyards, the Prosecco hills and the art cities of Venice, Vicenza and Padua. A car helps for the wine country, though the cities are well connected by train.","when_visit":"<strong>Spring (April\u2013June)<\/strong>\r\n\r\nA lovely time: mild weather, green hills and the vineyards coming to life, before the summer crowds on Lake Garda and in Venice. Ideal for combining wine and the art cities.\r\n\r\n<strong>Summer (July\u2013August)<\/strong>\r\n\r\nWarm and busy, especially around Lake Garda and Venice. The wine country is best in the morning; afternoons by the lake. Prosecco picking begins in late August.\r\n\r\n<strong>Harvest (late August\u2013November)<\/strong>\r\n\r\nA long season here: Prosecco comes in first, then Soave and Valpolicella, while the Amarone grapes are laid out to dry into late autumn. The most atmospheric time to visit the cellars.\r\n\r\n<strong>Autumn (October\u2013November)<\/strong>\r\n\r\nGolden hills, the <em>appassimento<\/em> lofts filling with drying grapes, and fewer tourists. A wonderful, relaxed time to tour the wineries.\r\n\r\n<strong>Winter (December\u2013March)<\/strong>\r\n\r\nQuiet and cool, with the Amarone still ageing. Some small estates reduce hours, but Verona, Venice and the larger wineries stay open year-round.","how_visit":"<strong>By plane<\/strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><strong>Venice (VCE)<\/strong> \u2014 the main gateway, for the east and the Prosecco hills<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Verona (VRN)<\/strong> \u2014 for Valpolicella, Soave, Bardolino and Lake Garda<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Treviso (TSF) is a handy low-cost airport for the Prosecco area<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<strong>By train<\/strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>High-speed trains link Milan, Venice, Verona, Vicenza and Padua<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Regional trains reach Conegliano (Prosecco) and the lake towns \u2014 but not the rural estates<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<strong>By car<\/strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Verona \u2192 Valpolicella: 20\u201330 min<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Verona \u2192 Soave: ~20 mi (30 km), 30 min<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Verona \u2192 Bardolino (Lake Garda): ~20 mi (30 km), 30 min<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Treviso \u2192 Valdobbiadene (Prosecco): ~30 mi (50 km), 50 min<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<strong>Getting around<\/strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><strong>Car<\/strong>: best for the wine country \u2014 the Valpolicella, Soave and Prosecco estates are spread across the hills.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Guided tours with driver<\/strong>: many Winalist partners run Valpolicella, Amarone and Prosecco wine tours from Verona, Venice and Treviso.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Train + base city<\/strong>: works well for the art cities (Verona, Venice, Padua), less so for the rural vineyards.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>","hotels_visit":"<strong>Charm and luxury<\/strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><strong>Byblos Art Hotel<\/strong> (Valpolicella): a design hotel among the Verona vineyards.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Villa Cordevigo<\/strong> (Bardolino): an elegant wine-estate hotel near Lake Garda.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Aman Venice<\/strong> and the grand palazzo hotels for the city side of a trip.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<strong>Wine-country estates and agriturismi<\/strong>\r\n\r\nAcross Valpolicella, Soave and the Prosecco hills, wine estates and <em>agriturismi<\/em> welcome guests, often with a tasting of their own Amarone, Soave or Prosecco. Expect $110\u2013$220 (\u20ac100\u2013200) per night \u2014 an atmospheric way to stay among the vines.\r\n\r\n<strong>For a different kind of Veneto experience<\/strong>\r\n\r\nLakeside hotels on Garda, Palladian villa stays in the countryside, and boutique hotels in Verona, Treviso or Venice. Plenty of options for trips with family or friends.","display_map":true,"map_title":"Map of the Veneto wine region","map_widget_link":"https:\/\/www.winalist.com\/affiliate\/widget?partner=14&type=map&lat=45.4414662&lng=12.3152595&location=Veneto,%20Italy","other_images_for_term":"","title_faq":"Good to know before visiting the Veneto wine region","text_before_faq":"","acf-repeater-faq":[{"faq_question":"Where is the Veneto wine region in Italy?","faq_answer":"The Veneto is in northeastern Italy, stretching from Lake Garda in the west to Venice and the Adriatic Sea in the east, with the foothills of the Alps to the north. The main wine zones are around Verona (Valpolicella, Soave, Bardolino), north of Treviso (Prosecco) and near Padua (Colli Euganei). Fly to Venice or Verona.\r\n"},{"faq_question":"What wine is Veneto known for?","faq_answer":"The Veneto is famous for Amarone della Valpolicella (a powerful red made from dried grapes), everyday Valpolicella and Valpolicella Ripasso, the white Soave, the ros\u00e9 and red Bardolino of Lake Garda, and above all Prosecco, the world's favourite sparkling wine, from the Conegliano-Valdobbiadene hills.\r\n"},{"faq_question":"What grapes are grown in Veneto?","faq_answer":"The main red grapes are Corvina, Rondinella and Molinara (the Valpolicella\/Bardolino blend). Whites come from Garganega (Soave), Glera (Prosecco) and Trebbiano di Soave, plus widely planted Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay and Merlot.\r\n"},{"faq_question":"What is Amarone and how is it made?","faq_answer":"Amarone della Valpolicella is a rich, full-bodied red from the Valpolicella hills, made from semi-dried grapes: the bunches are dried for months (appassimento) before pressing, concentrating the sugar and flavour. The result is a powerful, velvety wine \u2014 one of Italy's greatest reds.\r\n"},{"faq_question":"Is all Prosecco from Veneto?","faq_answer":"Most premium Prosecco comes from the Veneto, especially the Conegliano Valdobbiadene DOCG hills north of Treviso (a UNESCO site). The wider Prosecco DOC also extends into neighbouring Friuli, but the Veneto is its historic heart.\r\n"},{"faq_question":"When is the best time to visit Veneto for wine?","faq_answer":"Spring and autumn (April\u2013June, September\u2013November) are ideal \u2014 mild, scenic and less crowded than the summer lake-and-Venice season. Autumn is special, with the long harvest and the Amarone grapes drying in the lofts.\r\n"},{"faq_question":"How do you get around Veneto's wine regions?","faq_answer":"A car is best for the wine country \u2014 the Valpolicella, Soave and Prosecco estates are spread across the hills. The art cities (Verona, Venice, Vicenza, Padua) are well linked by train, so many visitors combine train travel between cities with a car or guided tour for the vineyards.\r\n"}]},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.winalist.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories\/823","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.winalist.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.winalist.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/taxonomies\/category"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.winalist.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories\/819"}],"acf:user":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.winalist.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/17"},{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.winalist.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/18"}],"wp:post_type":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.winalist.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts?categories=823"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}