THE LUGANA DOC

The Lugana is a small territory of the lower Garda. Its particular climatic and geological characteristics, is one of the fundamental elements behind the success of the Lugana.

Here the Lugana’s grape, called Turbiana, best develops its potential thanks to the soils that are quite dry, of clayey, siliceous and calcareous nature.

The Turbiana vine is a white grape, characterized by medium large bunches of an elongated pyramid shape. Lugana is the first PDO to be certified in Lombardy and one of the very first in Italy, testifying to the high historical and cultural value of this reality.

History as well as a strong bond with the territory is what makes the Lugana an absolutely unmistakable wine of strong personality, with a heritage to safeguard and at the same time to enhance.

The current production standards include five different types of Lugana wine: the "basic" version, Superior, Reserve, Vendemmia Tardiva (late harvest) and Spumante.

The Lugana is ideal served with the risottos typical of the region, such as the risotto with tench, with carp, with frogs, with sea bass and with vegetables. It is also excellent with shellfish and of course with all fish dishes of the Garda area tradition.

“you can reach us at Maslow6, Arclinea, Giovanni Rana Restaurant”

SOAVE DOC

The area of ​​production of Soave is located in the hills in the eastern part of the province of Verona. Here the Garganega, the main grape variety of the appellation, found over the centuries an ideal habitat.

The soil is generally basaltic of volcanic origin with markedly calcareous skeleton of coastal sedimentary origin.

The wine is straw yellow color, with greenish hues; rich and flowery nose with hints of acacia and wisteria; soft and harmonic palate with a persistent and smooth after-taste.

The different types are The Soave Doc,  Soave classico Doc, Soave spumante Doc, Soave superiore Docg and Recioto di Soave Docg.

The Soave is ideal served with hors d'oeuvres, pasta or soups, fish, and light cheese.

“you can reach us at Risotteria Melotti, Arclinea, Giovanni Rana Restaurant”

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PROSECCO DOC

The Prosecco DOC production area is located in northeast Italy, more precisely in the territories of 5 Veneto provinces (Treviso, Venice, Vicenza, Padua, Belluno) and 4 provinces in Friuli Venezia Giulia (Gorizia, Pordenone, Trieste and Udine), one of the most stunning areas in the Italian peninsula.

The grapes used to make Prosecco DOC are mainly Glera, a native variety from northeast Italy known since Roman times.

With its flowery, fruity bouquet and its fresh, light flavour full of verve, Prosecco DOC is the ultimate simple but sophisticated wine which personifies the unique Italian lifestyle.

Prosecco DOC can be Spumante (sparkling), Frizzante (semi-sparkling) and Tranquillo (still) depending on the perlage.

Prosecco DOC Spumante, the most famous and popular variety, has a fine long-lasting perlage.

Prosecco DOC Spumante can be Brut, extradry, dry or demi-sec depending on the sugar content.

Prosecco DOC Frizzante has a light, less lingering perlage.

Prosecco DOC Tranquillo is a still wine (with no perlage).

Prosecco is a wine which should be enjoyed young; it is light, aromatic and perfect for every occasion.

“you can reach us at Astor Center, Arclinea, Giovanni Rana Restaurant”

www.discoverproseccowine.it

CONEGLIANO VALDOBBIADENE PROSECCO SUPERIORE DOCG

Conegliano Valdobbiadene, which gained D.O.C.G. recognition in 2009, represents the top of the quality pyramid for Prosecco, a wine that is produced exclusively in North-Eastern Italy in the Veneto and Friuli Venezia Giulia Regions.

It is a fine, fresh, elegant ambassador for a unique region of steep hills covered in a dense coverlet of vineyards.

Conegliano-Valdobbiadene is immediately recognizable thanks to its lively elegance, its pale straw color, its restrained body and its distinctive fruity and floral nose.

Conegliano Valdobbiadene D.O.C.G. is produced in Sparkling, Semi-Sparkling and still versions.

The sparkling version is the iconic one for the denomination; appealing and versatile, it has created its own distinctive style of drink. The Sparkling Wine (“Spumante”) is produced in Brut, Extra Dry and Dry versions, depending on the residual sugar contained in the wine: “Brut” is the driest style, “Dry” the sweetest.

Superiore di Cartizze is the cru of the denomination and comprises a small area of 106 hectares of vines.

“you can reach us at Revel Restaurant, Arclinea, Giovanni Rana Restaurant”

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VALPOLICELLA DOC WINES

According to some reliable hypothesis the name Valpolicella originates from a contraction of the toponym “Valleys (vallis) – with many (polys) – cellars (cellae)”.

Hence a territory where history and tradition are not meaningless words, as a matter of facts they are the true social structure of a reality nowadays evolving but still well-rooted in the people, in the places they have been living in and in the land they have been working for centuries.

Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella, Molinara but also Cruina, Forselina, Negrara, Oseleta are the red-berried grapes of Valpolicella, a jewel box of ampelographic varieties.

The Wines are Recioto della Valpolicella DOCG, Amarone della Valpolicella DOGC, Valpolicella Ripasso DOC and Valpolicella and Valpolicella Superiore DOC.

“you can reach us at Urbani Truffles, Arclinea, Giovanni Rana Restaurant”

www.consorziovalpolicella.it

LESSINI DURELLO

Durella is the indigenous grape variety of the Lessini Mountains, an ancient and rustic vine that gives golden-hued grapes whose fundamental characteristics are a typical acidulous flavour and skins that are thick and rich in tannins: polyphenolic substances that normally contribute towards determining the full-bodied structure of red wines.

Lessini Durello D.O.C. is sparkling wine that is fresh, delicious and full of character, with an aroma that is reminiscent of Rennet apples and yellow citrus fruits, the great minerality that is typical of wines from a volcanic terroir, and characteristically appreciable tannins - a really unique feature for a white wine - which makes its perlage particularly attractive. 

The Lessini Durello Denomination was created specifically to protect our indigenous sparkling wines, which are the pride of our area and its ambassadors around the world.

Our valleys do, however, produce other wines, which belong to a different Denomination of Origin: Monti Lessini.

This includes Monti Lessini Durello D.O.C., Monti Lessini Durello Passito D.O.C., Monti Lessini Bianco D.O.C.  and Monti Lessini Pinot Nero D.O.C.

“you can reach us at Arclinea, Giovanni Rana Restaurant”

www.montilessini.com

MONTELLO-COLLI ASOLANI

The Montello e Colli Asolani area is situated  close to the river Piave and the beautiful Rocca di Asolo, mixing with beautiful vine-yards, cherry trees and typical venetian Villas.

The area of the DOCG Montello e Colli Asolani has always been suited for vine growing, both for the peculiar microclimate and for the soils gravel/clay composure.

The Consorzio Tutela Vini Montello e Colli Asolani controls the DOC Montello e Colli Asolani denomination, that include the following wines: Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Bianco, Manzoni Bianco, Merlot, Cabernet, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet franc, Armenère, Montello e Colli Asolani Rosso, Montello e Colli Asolani Bianco, Montello e Colli Asolani venegazzù.

This land, close to and appreciated by beautiful Venice, expresses an excellence that can be considered unique.

“you can reach us at Arclinea, Giovanni Rana Restaurant”

www.montelloasolo.it

UVIVE DOC WINES

U.Vi.Ve, the Association (Union) of Veneto DOC Wine Consortia, was established in January 1980 with the purpose to improve and support Veneto’s wine making tradition and especially their top-quality wines.

In December 2000 it was transformed into a Second Level Consortia. U.Vi.Ve performs an indispensable function by coordinating and overseeing the quality control of the production and marketing of Veneto DOC wines, therefore guaranteeing that the wine is produced in DOCG/DOC declared areas, with specific grapes, using the right proportions according to the traditional methods and it is correctly aged.

When it comes to wine matters, U.Vi.Ve also represents all the Consortia for the Safeguard of Veneto DOC wines and is authorized to maintain relationships with the various institutions at the Regional, National and European Union level. Moreover, through an agreement with the Veneto Region, U.Vi.Ve actively promotes Veneto DOCG and DOC wines both in Italy and abroad with a targeted and detailed information and communication campaign.

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