Veneto

Few wine regions in Italy carry the range that Veneto does. From the Prosecco hills of Conegliano and Valdobbiadene, where Glera vines climb steep terraced slopes above the Piave River valley, to the volcanic soils of the Euganean Hills and the ancient lakeside vineyards along Lake Garda, this is a region that rewards the curious traveler willing to look beyond the obvious. Yes, Prosecco is the calling card, and it earns that status, but Veneto also produces serious Pinot Grigio, elegant Chardonnay, and cooler-climate expressions of Pinot Nero that often surprise even seasoned wine drinkers. Winery visits here run the full spectrum — intimate family estates tucked along unpaved country roads, sleek tasting rooms with panoramic views across UNESCO-listed hills, and historic cellars that have been operating since before Italy was a unified country. The food culture surrounding the wine is equally compelling: cicchetti bars in Venice, polenta-heavy agriturismos, and markets overflowing with radicchio and fresh seafood all shape how these wines are meant to be experienced. The 27 wineries featured below represent the best of what Veneto has to offer visitors in 2026.