Veneto wine region
Valdobbiadene, heartland of Prosecco in Veneto.
Prosecco wine region
The Veneto is a large wine-producing region in the north east of Italy, making everything from Valpolicella, Soave and Prosecco, to simple but often delicious IGT Pinot Grigio.
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Latest articles on Veneto wine:
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Prosecco quiz: Test your knowledge
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Hopes are high for Prosecco harvest
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Masi Agricola valued at 150m euros after listing
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My perfect day in Prosecco
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Prosecco & Venice: where to stay, eat and shop
Fiona Sims shares her address book of top hotels, restaurants and shops in Prosecco & Venice.
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Top Prosecco: 12 to try
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Valpolicella needs an image change
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Prosecco: Expert's Choice
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Prosecco shortage concerns downplayed by trade
Speculation that sparkling wine drinkers could be deprived of their Prosecco in the next few months has been dampened by the trade, but some merchants have reported higher prices.
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Three wise men: Italy's winemakers
No one has a better grasp of Italy’s current wine scene than the professional winemakers who work the length and breadth of the country. For an insider’s view, Carla Capalbo spoke to three of the best...
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Think you know Pinot Grigio?
Drink again. As Stephen Brook found on a recent trip to Friuli, there is a nucleus of winemakers crafting Pinot Grigios on the slopes of Friuli with more poise and persistence than its bland alter-ego ever had
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Prosecco producers angered by 'illegal' serving in UK bars
Italy's Prosecco winemakers have complained that UK pubs and bars are damaging their image by falsely labelling sparkling wine that is served on tap.
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Italy's winemaking giants: Big can be beautiful
In the world of wine, smaller is often regarded as better, with boutique estates and cult micro-cuvées taking the top spots. But, as Ian D'Agata discovers, large companies with their diverse portfolios and huge volumes of wine, can offer big surprises...
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DWWA 2014: Veneto judging panel
Find out about our Decanter World Wine Awards 2014 Veneto judging panel with biographies of the Regional Chair Richard Baudains plus Alex Hunt MW, Andrea Briccarello, Ben Robson, Chris Murphy, Daniele Cernilli, Emilio Del Fante, Emily O’Hare, Igor Ryjenkov MW, Michael Garner, Rebecca Palmer, Rémi Cousin, Sebastian Payne MW and Sergio De Luca.
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DWWA 2014 Regional Trophy: Sparkling Veneto over £15
This year's Decanter World Wine Awards Regional Trophy for Sparkling Veneto over £15 went to Vigne Matte, Extra Dry, Prosecco di Conegliano Valdobbiadene Superiore 2013 (11%)
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Russian winemaker pays EUR8m for Prosecco producer Contarini
Sparkling wine producer Igristy Vina has joined a growing number of Russian drinks firms buying foreign wine labels, after closing a deal for Italy’s Contarini.
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UK retailers report strong Christmas for Prosecco, Bordeaux, Bucks Fizz
Magnums of Prosecco and Champagne surged in popularity over Christmas, according to UK supermarket Sainsbury's, with several retailers including Majestic and Tesco reporting higher festive wine sales versus 2012.
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Majestic sees no end to UK Prosecco trend
UK wine retailer Majestic expects strong sales momentum for Prosecco to continue, after drinkers' thirst for the Italian sparkling wine proved a highlight of its financial half-year.
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Fruit fly pest threatens Veneto vineyards
Vines in Italy's Veneto region are under threat from a new pest, Japanese spotted wing fruit flies, as the 2013 harvest gets underway.
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Amarone experts: Cantina Valpolicella Negrar
Cantina Valpolicella Negrar manages 600 hectares of vineyards, situated mainly on the hillsides of Valpolicella Classico.
