Although Veneto is somewhat small compared to Italy's other major wine-producing regions, it produces a lot of wine.
Sicily and Puglia in the south had long been Italy's main wine producing regions, but in the late 20th century this balance began to shift towards Veneto in the north. It has become famous for its wines such as Valpolicella, Amarone, Soave, and Prosecco.
From fruity red Valpolicella to rich Amarone and sweet Recioto, Veneto has a strong red wine portfolio that rivals refreshing whites like Soave and sparkling Prosecco.
Many of the former vineyards that underpinned Veneto's wine production growth were of questionable viticultural quality, but today more than 25% of the region's wines have a DOC or DOCG designation of origin. It is produced in