wine: northeast

 

The three northeastern regions, known collectively as the Tre Venezie or simply the Venezie, set the pace in Italy in the crafting of modern wines from a great range of varieties both native and international. Together Veneto, Friuli-Venezia Giulia and Trentino-Alto Adige produce less than a fifth of Italy's total volume of wine but account for about a third of the DOC. Veneto leads the way, due in great part to the Verona trio of Soave, Valpolicella and Bardolino.  Although the culture of the Venezie, like the name, was determined by the ancient Venetian Republic, strong influences can be felt from Austria and the Balkans. One result is a cosmopolitan mix of vine varieties. Growers here work with an amazing assortment of native and imported vines to produce what are indisputably a majority of Italy's fine white wines and a multitude of reds, ranging from the young and simplistic to the aged and complex.

BIANCO

Chardonnay, 2009, Colterenzio Chardonnay. Alto Adige 32.

Sauvignon, 2008, Cantina Tramin Sauvignon, Alto Adige 48.

Sauvignon Blanc, 2009, Terlano Sauvignon Winkl, Alto Adige 48.

Pinot Grigio, 2009, Cantina Tramin Pinot Grigio, Alto Adige 33.

Pinot Grigio, 2008, Terlano Pinot Grigio, Alto Adige 40.

Pinot Bianco, 2007, J Hofstatter Pinot Bianco, Alto Adige 45.

Gewurztraminer, 2006, Cantina Tramin Gewurztraminer, Alto Adige 45.

Muller Thurgau, 2008, Pojer E Sandri Palai, Trentino 40.

Prosecco, N/V, Nino Franco Rustico Prosecco, Veneto 45.

Rose, N/V, Nino Franco Fiave Rose, Veneto 47.

Garg/Trebbiano Di Soave, 2009, Suavia Soave Classico, Veneto 36.

Garganega, 2004/2005, Anselmi Capitel Croce “Soave’, Veneto 42.

ROSSO

Pinot Nero, 2008, Colterenzio Pinot Nero, Alto Adige 33.

Pinot Nero, 2008, J Hofstatter Pinot Nero “Meczan” , Alto Adige 50.

Lambrusco, 2008, Tenuta Pederzana Grasparossa, Verona 32.

Corv/Rond/Sang, 2008, Ca’la Bionda Valpolicella, Verona 35.

Corv/Rond/Sang, 2007, Zenato Valpolicella Superiore, Veneto 40.

Corv/Rond/Molin, 2006, Masi Campofiorin “Ripasso”, Veneto 36.

Corv/Rond/Sang, 2006, Allegrini Palazzo Del Torre, Verona 50.

Cab/Merlot/Syrah, 2003, Allegrini Villa Giona, Verona 130.

Corv/Rond/Molin, 2006, Remo Farina Amarone Classico, Veneto 105.