Italian Grapes
Refosco
Refosco is a very old dark-skinned grape.
It is native to the Venetian zone, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Gavi, Trentino, Istria and Slovenia.
Refosco Flavors
On the palate, there are strong currant, wild berry and plum flavors, and after some years, it achieves a floral quality as well.
 Raspberry |
 Blueberry |
 Currant |
 Cherry |
 Plum |
 Herbs |
 Red Rose |
 Violet |
Region Veneto
The most famous white wines from the region are Soave and the sparkling Prosecco.
The most famous red wines are Amarone and Valpolicella from the Valpolicella Wine Region.
Black Grapes |
White Grapes |
11% Corvina (Amarone) |
27% Glera (Prosecco) |
Veneto is home to some incredible DOCG wine regions:
- Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG
- Asolo Prosecco DOCG
- Bagnoli Friularo DOCG
- Bardolino Superiore DOCG
- Colli di Conegliano DOCG
- Colli Euganei Fior d’Arancio
- Conegliano-Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG
- Lison DOCG
- Montello Rosso DOCG
- Piave Malanotte DOCG
- Recioto della Valpolicella DOCG
- Recioto di Gambellara DOCG
- Recioto di Soave DOCG
- Soave Superiore DOCG
Soil |
Climate |
Calcareous. |
Mild Continental |