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Venetian culinary traditions

Wine food tasting in Veneto region, a culinary traditions that mean a symphony for the palate! Due to the significant differences of the environment and the territory of this region, we have a diversified food tradition thanks to a long list of all kind of products. Located in the northern Adriatic sea, the Veneto region spreads gradually from the sea to the Dolomite mountains with its lagoons, flat lands and hills. In conclusion, a place where the products represent perfectly the area where we use them. An obvious solution which justifies this remarkable diversity in a minimum distance.

The primary products of wine food tasting

Thanks to this post, we will understand the richness of the food traditions of this region discovering the primary products recognized as excellences. Below, it is reported a list of 36 PDO and PGI products with the addition of the Slow Food Presidia. Furthermore, it will follow a list of 52 DOCG, DOC and IGT wines.

Meat products

PGI: Modena lean pig’s trotter, Bologna mortadella, Cremona Salami, and Modena stuffed pig’s trotter.
DOP: Veneto Berico Euganeo ham, Italian little salamis, and Soprèssa of Vicenza.
Slow Food Presidia: Alpagota Lamb, Paduan Hen, Goose in Onto and Veronese Stortina.

PDO meat products

Veneto Berico Euganeo ham

Italian little salamis

Sopressa of Vicenza

PGI meat products

Modena lean pig’s trotter

Bologna mortadella

Cremona Salami

Modena stuffed pig’s trotter

Slow Food Presidia

Veronese Stortina small salami

Goose in onto preserve

Paduan Hen chicken breed

Alpagota lamb

Cheeses

DOP: Asiago, Casatella Treviso, Grana Padano, Montasio, Monte Veronese, Piave, Provolone, and Taleggio.
Slow Food Presidia: Aged Asiago, Malga Monte Veronese, Grappa Mountain Morlacco.

PDO cheeses

Taleggio

Provolone Valpadana

Monte Veronese

Montasio

Grana Padano

Piave

Casatella trevigiana DOP

Asiago

Slow Food Presidia cheese

Morlacco del Grappa

Monte Veronese di Malga

Asiago stravecchio

Other products of animal origin

DOP: Honey Belluno Dolomites.

PDO other products animal origin

Honey Belluno Dolomites

Oil and fats

DOP: Garda extra virgin olive oil, Veneto Valpolicella, Veneto Euganei Berici, and Veneto del Grappa extra virgin olive oil.

PDO oil and fats

Extra virgin olive oil Veneto

Garda extra virgin olive oil

 

Fruit, vegetables, and cereals, fresh or processed

DOP: White garlic Polesano, White Asparagus of Bassano, and chestnut of St Zeno.
PGI: White Asparagus of Cimadolmo, Asparagus Badoere, Marostica cherry, Lamon bean of the Valley Belluno, salad of Lusia, chestnut of Combai, chestnut of Monfenera, peach of Verona, chicory of Chioggia, chicory of Verona, red chicory of Treviso, Variegated Castelfranco chicory, Rice Po Delta, and Rice Vialone Nano from Verona.
Slow Food Presidia: Ancient Bellun Valleys Barley, Biancoperla Corn, Grumolo delle Abbadesse Rice, Belfiore Decio Apple, Lessinia Pear Misso, Belluna Valley Giàlet Bean, and Sant’Erasmo Violet Artichoke.

 

PDO fruit, vegetables, cereals

Chestnut of San Zeno

White Asparagus of Bassano

White garlic Polesano

PGI fruit, vegetables, cereals

Verona rice Vialone Nano

Po Delta rice

Variegated Castelfranco chicory

Treviso red chicory

Verona chicory

Chioggia chicory

Verona peach

Monfenera chestnut

Combai chestnut

Lusia salad

Belluno valley Lamon bean

Marostica cherry

Cimadolmo white asparagus

Asparagus Badoere

Slow Food Presidia

Grumolo delle Abbadesse Rice

Lessinia pear Misso

Ancient Bellun valleys barley

Belfiore Decio apple

Biancoperla Corn

Belluna Valley Giàlet Bean

Sant’Erasmo violet artichoke

Fish, clams, fresh seafood and derivative

DOP: Scardovari mussel.

PDO fish and clams

Scardovari mussel

DOCG (14), DOC (28) and IGT (10) wines
Controlled and Guaranteed Designation of Origin (DOCG)

Amarone della Valpolicella, Friularo di Bagnoli, Bardolino Superiore, Prosecco dei Colli Asolani, Colli di Conegliano, Fior d’Arancio Colli Euganei, Prosecco Conegliano Valdobbiadene, Lison, Montello rosso, Malanotte del Piave, Recioto della Valpolicella, Recioto di Gambellara, Recioto di Soave, and Soave Superiore.

Controlled Designation of Origin (DOC)

Arcole, Bagnoli di Sopra, Bardolino, Bianco di Custoza, Breganze, Colli Berici, Colli Euganei, Corti Benedettine del Padovano, Gambellara, Garda, Lessini Durello, Lison-Pramaggiore, Lugana, Merlara, Montello Colli Asolani, Monti Lessini, Piave, Prosecco, Riviera del Brenta, San Martino della Battaglia, Soave, Valdadige, Valdadige Terradeiforti, Valpolicella, Valpolicella Ripasso, Venezia, Vicenza, and Vigneti della Serenissima.

Typical Geographical Indication (IGT)

Alto Livenza, Colli Trevigiani, Conselvano, Delle Venezie, Marca Trevigiana, Vallagarina, Veneto, Veneto Orientale, Veronese, and Dolomite wines.

The main wine areas

Euganean Hills wines
Euganean hill wine route volcanic origin, is a succession of vineyards, villages and medieval castles. Like also the patrician villas that date back to the Renaissance. About the wine, one type of yellow Muscat has led to the recognition of DOCG Colli Euganei Fior d’Arancio.

Euganean hill wine route volcanic origin

The Euganean Hills rise up from a flat earth. Hence they are the result of volcanic eruptions millions of years ago. The landscape is in fact, a succession of vineyards, villages and medieval castles. Like also the patrician villas that date back to the Renaissance. And we can see churches, hermitages and monasteries that still inhabited. As a result, some of them by the Benedictines and some others by the Camaldoleses. Therefore, along to the wine food tasting road of the Euganean hills, it is possible to see the favorite places of famous people. In the detail, like Petrarch and Goethe. As well as Foscolo, Byron and Shelley. Furthermore, this is the area of the Thermal Baths that are the most famous spa center in Europe. Therefore you can have fun with golf, horse riding, cycling, hiking, bird-watching and much more.

The wine of the hills

In addition, in 1969 the Euganean Hills wines have got the appellation of “DOC Colli Euganei”. But most of all, one type of yellow Muscat has led to the recognition of DOCG Colli Euganei Fior d’Arancio.

Soave landscape
Along the Soave wine route Veneto region, this wine is the most significant name in the panorama of wines with denomination of origin of the Veneto.

Along the Soave wine route Veneto region

The DOC Soave is a white wine and its production is in the province of Verona. Most of all, this wine is the most significant name in the panorama of wines with denomination of origin of the Veneto. In fact, the Soave represents by itself, with its 500,000 hl, the 40% of the DOC production in the province of Verona. In the detail, in this area, there is the 14% of the Italian DOC production and the 60% of the Veneto DOC production. The Soave is an elegant, harmonious and supple wine. And also Garganega is the name of the principal grape variety.

A long wine tradition

In climatic terms, the whole area enjoys a mild and temperate climate. As a result, the winters are not severe and the summers are not too hot. Furthermore, this is an area rich in history and traditions. In fact, castles, churches, bell towers and luxurious aristocratic villas demonstrate it. That are all over this immense Soave area. In conclusion, this famous wine has accompanied man through centuries. Well, it is the perfect solution for a wine food tasting.

Valpolicella - Amarone land
Valpolicella amarone wine route Verona, where three indigenous red wine grape varieties are the base of the Valpolicella blend. And these are the Corvina, as well as the Rondinella and the Molinara.

Valpolicella Amarone wine route Verona

The Valpolicella in an area founded in the province of Verona. In the detail, in the extreme western side of the Veneto region. Hence bounded on the south and west respectively by the Mincio valley and the Lake of Garda. While to the north by the Lessini mountains and the Baldo mountain. As a result, the wines are of high quality and variety. Therefore, the pride of place belongs to the red of the Valpolicella. Most of all, in the variety of the Recioto that is sweet, and the Recioto Amarone that is dry.

The three local grapes of the Valpolicella

Hence, three indigenous red wine grape varieties are the base of the Valpolicella blend. And these are the Corvina, as well as the Rondinella and the Molinara. As a result, they are the trio primarily involved. Although also the production method is the most important part to have this great wine. The three varieties of the semi-dried grapes are most of all to make the Amarone that is their most famous incarnation. And also, with the Valpolicella blend, they make a dry table wine. As well as the sweet, the semi-sweet, and the sparkling wines. Today they propose pleasant wine food tasting.

Durello of Lessinia area
Durello Gambellara Lessinia wine route, between the provinces of Verona and Vicenza. Hence an area that rises from the plains to the Alps, with a volcanic origin soil

Durello Gambellara Lessinia wine route

We are between the provinces of Verona and Vicenza. Hence an area that rises from the plains to the Alps. And here we find a fertile wine territory that has a volcanic origin soil. In the detail, it is the region of the Durello which represents a defined geographic area. In particular the Lessini mountains. Here we have the production of an ancient vine, the Durella, known since the Middle Ages. The Durella is a white grape with thick skin, important acidity, and indomitable harshness. Hence, thanks to these features and the modern enology, the Durello can rest in the cellar for years. And also it can become an excellent base for sparkling wine with classic method. As a result, this wine is a DOC since 1987, and the most representative of the Monti Lessini.

The Spumante wine of the Lessini mountain

Furthermore, it is now a Spumante wine. Most of all, In 1997 they create the Consorzio del Vino Lessini Durello, grouping the producers of this wine. Because the focus was to promote the association of the road of the Lessini Durello wine. Discover this area during a wine food tasting.

Piave wines route
Piave wines route veneto region, along the river that flows through this vast plain from the north to the south. As a result, this river presents a composition of the surrounding soil, ideal for growing magnificent vines.

Piave wines route veneto region

The territory of the Piave DOC wines extends within a vast plain. Hence it borders with the Adriatic sea to the south and with the hills of Conegliano and Montello to the northwest. While on the north-east it borders with the Friuli region. And also the river Piave flows through this vast plain from the north to the south. As a result, this river presents a composition of the surrounding soil, ideal for growing magnificent vines. In the past, the Venetians have introduced into the territory great ideas and knowledge. In fact, now we find beautiful villas and barchesse that belonged to the nobles of the Serenissima. And where around they prosper hectares of vineyards.

The white and the red wines of the Piave region

Therefore the DOC “Piave Wines” includes different kinds of products. As a result, we find the Cabernet, the Cabernet Sauvignon and the Merlot. As well as the Chardonnay, the Pinot (Black, White and Grey), the Raboso, the Tocai, and the Verduzzo. But most of all, the flag of viticulture and enology in this land is the Raboso. In fact, this is a native vine whose first traces of cultivation date back to the seventeenth century. As a result, this is an area to discover during a wine food tasting.

Prosecco of Valdobbiadene
Prosecco docg wine route conegliano valdobbiadene, along the foothills of the prealps, in the province of Treviso. A white wine made by the Glera grape, to taste during a day excursion with a professional Driver.

Prosecco docg wine route conegliano valdobbiadene

We are on the hills of the province of Treviso. Hence the area of the production is between two towns that are Conegliano and Valdobbiadene. And most of all, the wine made in this area has now the appellation of Prosecco DOCG. As a result, the town of Conegliano is the culture center of the Prosecco DOC Conegliano and Valdobbiadene. Most of all for the school of enology. While the town of Valdobbiadene is the productive heart of this wine. And also, in this town, each year they organize the Exhibition of Sparkling Wines. In conclusion, this is a wine for almost any occasion.

The Glera grape

About the production, the name of the grape to make the wine is Glera, also known as the Prosecco grape. Perfect for so many occasions and with wine food tasting, Prosecco is a wonderful aperitif, first course, or dessert wine. It is also the best solution for rich and salty foods like the charcuterie. Therefore, for the steep slopes of the hills, the vineyards are almost always in the hands of small growers.

Torcolato Breganze wines
Torcolato Breganze wines route Vicenza, the benchmark of the viticulture and the enology of the Prealps foothills. Since the 1969 boasts the DOC, first of the area of Vicenza.

Torcolato Breganze wines route Vicenza

Breganze has always been the benchmark of the viticulture and the enology of the Prealps foothills. Hence since the 1969 boasts the DOC, first of the area of Vicenza. Therefore, it’s just since the eighties that we assist an increasing resonance of the wine of this area offering wine food tasting solution. And for sure, at the national and international level, due for the nature of the Torcolato wine. In fact, this is a product that represents the wine-making tradition of this site. The route of the Torcolato Breganze Wine spreads over the foothills of the area of Vicenza. Between the valleys of the rivers Brenta and Astico.

The Vespaiolo grape

In the detail, the grape of the Breganze Torcolato is Vespaiolo that is a sweet white wine. This grape is perhaps the most obvious example of a suited variety to the sweet wine production. Seems like the name Vespaiolo comes from the Italian word for wasp. A reference to the insects that buzz around the grapes on early autumn.

Lison Pramaggiore doc wines
Lison Pramaggiore wine route, also called the Wine Road of the Doges with the characteristic sign of the Lion of Saint Mark. Hence with a bunch of grapes stylized and a grape leaf.

Lison Pramaggiore wine route

The location of this region is in the extreme eastern province of Venice. And in a limited site of the neighboring provinces of Treviso and Pordenone. Since the 1986, within the production area, we find the Wine Road of Lison and Pramaggiore. Also called the Wine Road of the Doges with the characteristic sign of the Lion of Saint Mark. Hence with a bunch of grapes stylized and a grape leaf. Most of all, the Lison and Pramaggiore DOC area is a leading national organic production district.

The observance of the regulations

In fact, since the 1974 there is an Association that ensures the observance of the DOC regulations for the Lison and Pramaggiore wines. And the focus is to promote the three DOC wines officially recognized at the time. In the details, these are the Tocai of Lison, as well as the Merlot and the Cabernet of Pramaggiore. Hence to enforce the respect of the regulations for their production. The Association has its offices in Pramaggiore, in the building that houses the National Wine Show. A wine food tasting is a perfect way to discover this historic landscape.

Bardolino Classico
Bardolino wine route Garda lake Veneto region, a wine tasting with professional driver. A red wine with the DOC appellation since 1968. And also controlled and guaranteed in the case of the Bardolino Superiore. An area with a gentle climate in the southeastern side of lake Garda.

Bardolino wine route Garda lake Veneto region

This is a site of an ancient origin to discover during a wine food tasting. And the production area of the Bardolino Doc includes, in whole or in part, the territory of 16 municipalities. Hence in the Veneto side of the lake Garda and its hinterland. As a result, the Bardolino is a red wine with the DOC appellation since 1968. And also controlled and guaranteed in the case of the Bardolino Superiore. For sure, there is a gentle climate in the southeastern side of lake Garda. That means with mild winters and temperate summers, which determines the character of the grapes and the resulting wine. Of vital importance is the soil almost exclusively of morainic origin and partly fluvioglacial. In the detail the Bardolino wine takes its name from the place of production.

The blend of grapes

And it comes from a blend of grapes of different vines. A wine with a light ruby red color, which turns into garnet with the aging process. As well as a pink color in the Chiaretto. In conclusion, the taste is dry and slightly bitter, with light tips of fizzy.

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