The list of Veneto controlled designation of origin wines is enriched by the introduction of ‘Venice’ wines, which were granted the DOC label in 2010.
According to the production conditions regulation, wines of the following types can be provided with the quality label: Red, Merlot, Cabernet-Sauvignon, Cabernet franc, Chardonnay, Pinot grigio, Bianco spumante, Bianco frizzante, Rosato, Rosato spumante and Rosato frizzante. The ampelographic base includes grapes from the vineyards located in the provinces of Venice and Treviso in which the varieties of Merlot Cabernet-Sauvignon, Cabernet franc, Chardonnay and Pinot grigio correspond to at least 85%. With regard to the rosato or rosè wines (also in the spumante and frizzante version), production occurs with at least 70% of grapes originating from the Raboso Piave or Rabose veronese vines. At least 50% of the Venezia Red DOC comes from Merlot grapes, while for the Bianco frizzante and the Bianco spumante at least 50% of the composition is obtained from Friuli Verduzzo or Treviso Verduzzo or Glera.
Also with regards to the standards relating to cultivation and vinification techniques, the key word is ‘tradition’: only the local traditional practices are in fact allowed, with activities that ensure the characteristics of the grapes and wines remain unchanged.
