Naturally, given their region of origin, Veneto IGT wines are most often based on such varieties as Pinot Grigio, Garganega and Corvina – the traditional and most widely used grape varieties of the Veneto region. The relatively liberal rules that govern the production of IGT wines mean that a number of non-native grapes are also permitted, most notably the Bordeaux varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Carménère and Merlot.

In terms of geography, culture and wine styles, Veneto represents a transition between the alpine, Germano-Slavic end of Italy and the warmer, drier, more Roman lands to the south. Although slightly smaller than Italy’s other main wine-producing regions (Piedmont, Tuscany, Lombardy, Puglia and Sicily), it produces more wine each vintage than any of these.