new Valpolicella Classico DOC by Domìni Veneti, the result of a deep listening to the territory and its evolutions. Fresh, modern and with a low alcohol content, this red interprets tradition in a contemporary way, designed for a new generation of enthusiasts.

There comes a time when even the most ancient territories feel the need to breathe a different light, to interpret their essence with a lighter step, without losing depth or coherence. It is from this listening to the land, the climate, the consumers that the new challenge signed Domìni Veneti is born: an unprecedented Valpolicella Classico DOC that marks a stylistic and cultural turning point.

Fresher, more agile, more modern. A red that invites sharing, without sacrificing the typical complexity of the denomination.

“This Valpolicella represents an evolution of our territory: a fresher wine, with a lower alcohol content, designed for a consumer who is attentive to quality but also curious about new experiences. Our challenge is to combine tradition and innovation, offering an authentic expression of Valpolicella that adapts to more modern and versatile styles of consumption. It is a wine that tells our identity, respecting the character of the denomination but with a new character, perfect for those looking for elegance and freshness in the glass,” says General Manager Daniele Accordini.

The result of observation, selection and technical intuition, this new wine is the child of the hills of Valpolicella Classica, where the grapes ripen slowly and precisely, preserving acidity and fragrance. It is the result of a winemaking process designed to enhance freshness, fruit and drinkability, three key words that, today more than ever, tell the story of the desire of a new generation of enthusiasts . Previewed at Vinitaly 2025, accompanied by an evocative label, it suggests a simple but symbolic gesture: making red accessible even in summer, outdoors, in informal moments, paired with fresh, quick, everyday dishes. This new Valpolicella Classico will be available on the Horeca market starting in June .

“This product represents a new challenge for Domìni Veneti, a path that we are enthusiastically undertaking also in the face of new trends, the demands of young consumers and the input we receive from emerging markets. It is a slow, non-uniform change but one that we look at with great interest. Growing means innovating, without ever betraying our roots: we do not want to replace, but rather support the traditional profile of our identity, offering different interpretations capable of communicating with different audiences and contexts” says Alessia Ceschi, Vice President of Cantina Valpolicella Negrar

This new wine is the most recent manifestation of a broader path, which Domìni Veneti has been pursuing for years with technical rigor and strategic vision. The winery’s production philosophy evolves to embrace new styles without distorting its identity, maintaining the transparency of the supply chain and the artisanal precision that have made it a point of reference for high-altitude Valpolicella. The search for balance between innovation and territorial coherence materializes in every detail: from the choice of hillside vineyards to controlled fermentations, from the delicacy of extraction to alcohol containment, up to the fluidity of the sip.

ANALYTICAL DATA

Alcohol content 11.50% Vol.

Residual reducing sugars 2g/l

Total acidity 6.6 g/l

Net dry extract 23.00 g/l

pH 3.25

VINEYARD

Obtained from native grapes such as Corvina, Corvinone and Rondinella. Located in the Valpolicella Classica area at an altitude between 250 and 500 meters above sea level. Type of soil: calcareous, shallow and of medium fertility, originating from marine deposits. Fully irrigated grassy vineyard. Training system: double pergola. Age of vines in production: from 20 to 25 years. Load of buds per vine: 15. Planting density: 3,000 vines per hectare.

PRODUCTION

Harvest: First week of October with exclusively manual selection. Soft pressing with destemming of the grapes. Fermentation at a temperature of 20° to 22° C. Maceration for 5 days. Aging in steel tanks. Stabilization: natural.

TASTING NOTES

Color: light ruby red, with bright shades. Bouquet: lively fruity with combinations of flowers and red fruits, evident notes of cherry, raspberry and pepper. Taste: dry, slightly acidic, medium-bodied, with great flavor and a long aftertaste.

FOOD PAIRINGS

Perfect as an aperitif, it pairs well with meat-based starters and fresh pasta.

Serving temperature: 8°-10° C.

With Enantio Red Point and Pinot Grigio Rivoli, the Veronese company brings the identity of Terradeiforti to the British capital, promoting Italian wine culture abroad.

Telling the identity of Terradeiforti in London : Roeno represented a model of winemaking excellence during the celebrations for the Republic Day at the Italian Embassy . On the occasion of the event, which brought together institutional figures, entrepreneurs and members of the Italian community in the United Kingdom, the winery from Brentino Belluno (Verona) presented two of its most distinctive labels: the refined and territorial Pinot Grigio Rivoli and the Enantio Red Point , a native red that expresses all the authenticity of the Valdadige Terradeiforti.

“For Roeno – says Martina Centa , brand manager of the company – this participation has offered an important opportunity to create relationships with the protagonists of the Italian scene in London and a moment of great visibility for our wines in a high-profile international context. Being able to attend an authoritative event such as the celebration of the Festa della Repubblica confirms our commitment to promoting Italian wine culture abroad and to valorizing the excellence of the territory”.

Roeno has always focused on agronomic and oenological research to create quality productions . Pinot Grigio Rivoli , in fact, born from the zoning project started in 2000 to redeem a very widespread but often undervalued grape variety. Elegant, harmonious, with a great balance between acidity and minerality, the wine is the result of careful manual harvesting and aging first for 10 months in tonneau and then for 12 months in the bottle. Enantio Red Point , on the other hand, tells the story of the native variety of Terradeiforti, enhanced and rediscovered by Roeno. An identifying red that ages for about 10 months in tonneau and that stands out for its structure, for its complex aromatic profile, for its acidity and well-integrated tannins.

Japan and South Korea are increasingly confirming themselves as reference markets for Italian fine wines.

Over 800 people including press, trade and industry professionals attended the institutional event of the 18 IGM wine families.

The institutional appointments of Istituto Grandi Marchi in the world’s wine capitals continue. After the stops in New York and Toronto last October, the 18 wine families set off for Tokyo and Seoul, two of the reference metropolises for the Italian fine wines market. A double appointment that highlighted the growing interest of these two countries for quality Italian wine, a trend already outlined by the Nomisma Wine Monitor survey on the positioning and prospects of Italian fine wines in the Far East, presented in Rome in December 2023. Japan and South Korea, in line with the results of the survey, proved to be the two most strategic markets in the Far East, both in terms of consumption and perception, outlining even rosier prospects for the future.

“ We are back in Asia, in Tokyo and Seoul, with the most important institutional event of the year for IGM, in the presence of all the members of the Group’s families. A double event – said Piero Mastroberardino, President of IGM – which has allowed us to further consolidate the positioning of our wines in this area of the world, in synergy with the activities regularly carried out by our companies with their importers. Japan and South Korea have once again proven to be two key markets for fine wines, thanks to quality Italian catering and the notable level of consumers, attentive, curious and in tune with our production philosophy, who never miss an opportunity to visit our territories. We were pleased to have given continuity to this cultural and commercial commitment and to have contributed, once again, to the growth of excellent Italian wine through meetings with the trade, press, expert sommeliers and great professionals from the catering world”.

This mission is in fact part of a long-standing project. The initiatives of Istituto Grandi Marchi in the Far East began in 2005 in Tokyo, immediately after the birth of the Group, with the first institutional event, which was followed by the meeting in South Korea the following year. An ongoing commitment that has made IGM one of the first Italian wine companies to be a protagonist in these territories, organizing masterclasses and meetings with producers, dedicated to the enhancement and promotion of the culture of quality Italian wine.

The double Asian event opened on Monday 2 June, coinciding with the Festa della Repubblica, in the magnificent spaces of The Peninsula Hotel in Tokyo, which first hosted the masterclass led by Isao Miyajima, journalist and wine educator, followed by the Walk-around tasting to discover the Group’s great labels. A tasting journey of the highest level for an opportunity to delve into the territories, stories and high quality standards that make the Institute’s cellars one of the greatest examples of Italian winemaking excellence.

On Wednesday 4 June, it was Seoul’s turn with the masterclass led by wine educator In Soon Lee, at the JW Marriott Dongdaemun, followed by the traditional Walk-around tasting which also here, in South Korean territory, was met with great appreciation.

“ It is thanks to events like these – he concluded Piero Mastroberardino – that Istituto Grandi Marchi continues to promote and enhance the vines, the terroirs and the great people who every day write the excellence of Italian wine, through education in the correct culture of wine and awareness towards conscious consumption, messages of which the IGM families have always been spokesmen.”

In July, the Roncà company will propose a food and wine initiative to promote the Monti Lessini Spumante and the typical cuisine of the Veronese mountains.

The Giannitessari winery renews its commitment to promoting the area with Durello in Malga , a food and wine initiative aimed at strengthening the link between the native wine offering and mountain gastronomy .

The project was born from the involvement of refuges , mountain huts and restaurants in Lessinia that will offer dedicated tasting experiences in July 2025. Walkers and gourmets will be able to taste typical local dishes paired with two labels of Monti Lessini Metodo Classico from Durella grapes. from the Roncà company: the Brut , a more immediate and versatile version, and the Dosaggio Zero , designed for those seeking greater complexity and depth.

“Durello is a wine of great character, an authentic expression of the volcanic terroir from which it originates, which in the Metodo Classico version reaches its maximum elegance and aromatic richness – says Gianni Tessari , owner and winemaker of the company of the same name, newly elected President of the Consorzio di Tutela Vino Lessini Durello DOC –. With Durello in Malga our goal is to underline how fundamental it is to create and strengthen a territorial system that unites the world of wine and catering , united in the intent to certify Lessinia as an attractive destination for food and wine tourism”.

Several restaurants in Lessinia are taking part in the project: Lenci 3 in Bosco Chiesanuova, a historic restaurant open since 1973, renowned for its traditional cuisine and artisanal pizzas; Ristorante Al Caminetto in Malga San Giorgio, which offers zero-mile dishes and specialities of its own production; La Stua in Erbezzo, with a Trentino-Tyrolean influence, whose offer ranges from game to selections of cheeses and cured meats from Lessini; Parparo Vecchio in Rovere Veronese, a rustic restaurant that offers mountain cuisine, with dishes cooked in its large fireplace; Rifugio Primaneve on Monte Tomba, at 1766 meters, the highest in the Lessinia Natural Park, where you can taste genuine dishes prepared with quality ingredients; Osteria al Ritorno in Grezzana, whose menu reinterprets traditional Venetian dishes with a contemporary eye; finally Braceria Al Fenile Zoccante in Vestenanova, a restaurant in eastern Lessinia managed by the Dal Zovo family, famous for its home-made game-based cuisine.

For more information and periodic updates on the initiative, visit the social channels of the Giannitessari company.