Beyond the Usual Bottles is our introductory series on the wine regions that do not get the airtime they deserve. Each class focuses on a single county or region, walks through the grapes and styles worth knowing, and covers what makes the place distinct.
No background required. Come curious.
The Veneto stretches from the shores of Lake Garda to the Adriatic coast, taking in mountains, hills, and river plains along the way. It produces more wine than almost any other Italian region and covers nearly every style you can name, often from grapes you will not find growing anywhere else.
We taste across the region and cover what makes it tick. Expect a mix of familiar names and a few that will change how you shop for Italian wine. Along the way we unpack the geography, the native grapes worth remembering, and why the Veneto has always been one of Italy's most versatile corners.