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Veneto
Nowhere in Italy is
the difference between wine styles more accentuated than in the
Veneto. At one end of the spectrum the DOC of
Conegliano-Valdobbiadene produces one of the country's best known
sparkling wines. In the foothills of the Dolomites the cool climate
ensures the Prosecco grapes to retain high acid and rich fruit
characters, turned into crisp and vibrant sparkling wines by the
use of the metodo charmat. At the opposite end
dramatically rich and concentrated Amarone della Valpolicella is
made from selected Corvina, Rondinella and Molinara grapes that
have dried for 60 to 100 days. The same grapes are used to make
standard Valpolicella and Valpolicella Superiore, sometimes by
adding a little amount of Amarone (governo alla Toscana
method) or through contact with the lees from Amarone
(appassimento method).
Soave is Veneto's - and maybe also Italy's - most famous white wine. It is classically made from the native grape varieties Garganega and Trebbiano di Soave, although new DOC regulations allow using small amounts of Chardonnay and Pinot Bianco in the blend.