In Veneto, white grape varieties dominate, comprising over 70% of the total, surpassing black grape varieties. Nearly all production zones are characterized by significant biodiversity, with a high dispersion of minor varieties in terms of area. In the region’s vineyards, more advanced training systems, such as espalier, are used alongside more traditional pergola and tendone systems.

Despite being widely spread across the territory of Veneto, international grape varieties represent less than 30% of the total viticultural area of Veneto. The most widespread is Merlot, accounting for 12% of the total cultivated area. It is followed by Pinot Grigio, with 9%, and the two Cabernets, which together account for 7% of the total viticultural heritage. Chardonnay represents 3%, followed by Pinot Bianco with 1.5%. The list concludes with Sauvignon, at 0.7%, while others have negligible cultivated areas.

The distribution of native grape varieties reflects that of the main wine zones in Veneto. On the Hills of Garda and in Valpolicella, the most important grape varieties are Corvina, Rondinella, and Molinara, from which the wines of Bardolino and Valpolicella itself are obtained. Wedged between Lake Garda and the provinces of Verona and Mantova, the Lugana area sees its characteristic white wine produced with the Trebbiano di Soave grape, locally also known as Turbiana, or Trebbiano di Lugana. Between the provinces of Verona and Vicenza, we find the districts of Soave and Gambellara, whose white wines are produced from the Garganega grape variety. The Colli Berici are located immediately south of Vicenza. Here, red wines are produced based on international grape varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot, in addition to the native Tocai Rosso, a variety that has affinities with Cannonau, but especially with Grenache, cultivated in Provence. The foothill zone of Vicentino, located north of the city, in addition to reds, is known for the native grape variety Vespaiola and the sweet wine it produces, the famous Torcolato di Breganze. In Padova, on the Colli Euganei, mainly international black grape varieties are cultivated, but especially Yellow Muscat, from which Moscato Fior d’Arancio DOCG is produced. In the flat area south of the capital, the Friularo grape variety is cultivated, a local clone of Raboso Piave, which in turn is characteristic of the province of Treviso. In Treviso, on the Hills of Asolo and Valdobbiadene, is also located the original wine-producing area of Prosecco, produced with the grape variety today called Glera. Prosecco is now produced throughout Veneto, as well as in Friuli-Venezia Giulia, in a territory that now represents the most important Italian sparkling wine district, encompassing almost the entire Triveneto.