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day in the Province of Padua
Padua is the oldest wine producing region in the Veneto dating
back to the Romans. The primary varietals from this area are
Friularo (known as Raboso in other areas) from the Bagnoli D.O.C.,
Fior d'Arancia D.O.C.G. (made from Moscato Giallo) from Colli
Euganei and Raboso from Corti Benedettine del Padovano D.O.C.
Wineries:
Domino Di Bagnoli (www.ildominiodibagnoli.it)
Wine production at Bagnoli began over 1000 years ago and it
one of the oldest wine producing properties in Europe. Purchased
by Lorenzo Borletti in 1990, all wines are made exclusive from
grapes grown on the estate. In addition to the local varietal
Friularo and other international varietals, Domino di Bagnoli
also produces distilled liquors, grape-seed oil and vinegar,
as well as honey, biscuits, grains and chocolates.
Azienda
Sansovino Vigneti e Cantine (www.sansovino.info)
Sansovino is a cooperative that began in 1950. In addition to
producing international varietals, such as Merlot, Cabernet
and Chardonnay, Sansovino makes wines, such as Prosecco, Marzemino,
Refosco and Friularo, from indigenous varietals. The Silvanum
(a blend of Chardonnay and Raboso) and Artenos (a blend of Merlot
and Raboso) are now available at Trader Joes.
Cantina Colli Euganei (www.cantinacollieuganei.it)
Cantina Colli Euganei began in 1949 by a group of wine growers
who formed the association in order to promote the region under
one label. Located in the Euganean Hills between Padua and Venice,
the soil is influenced by the volcanic origins of the hills.
Cantina Vignalta (www.vignalta.it)
Nestled in the Colli Euganei hills, Cantina Vignalta's vines
are grown in the soil of the hills that were created more than
30 million years ago by volcanic eruptions. Vignalta began in
1980 and today focuses on the uniqueness of each vineyard, with
the most important grapes coming from the vines from Monte Gemola,
which produces Gemmola or "little jewel."
Hotel:
Hotel Astoria (www.hotel-astoria.com)
