Veneto Wine Region of Italy La Farra Brut DOC VENETO (ITALY) Veneto is one of the foremost wine producing regions of Italy both in terms of quality and quantity. It Located in the commune of Farra di Soligo in the produces the largest quantity of DOC and DOCG heart of the Treviso province in the Veneto region, La wines in Italy. There are two different climates in Ferra is owned & operated by the Nardi family. They Veneto. It is mostly continental but has a strive for exceptional quality through gentle care of Mediterranean climate closer to the Adriatic Sea. the land & vines, along with meticulous wine making processes from start to finish. Veneto is the region known for producing Prosecco. In 2010, more restrictions came towards using this Grapes: . term for making in Italy in that only Viniculture: The grapes are hand-harvested in the wines produced in specific areas can be called fall, after the first fermentation the wines are racked & Prosecco. stored in thermo-conditioned stainless steel tanks where it matures for 3 months on its lees. Secondary Prosecco DOC is made primarily from the Glera fermentation occurs in large tanks after which the grape (must be at least 85%). It may be blended with wine is bottled under pressure in the traditional a variety of native grapes such as Verdiso, Perera, Charmat method. Bianchetta along with Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio, Alcohol: 11% vol. and others. Appearance: Pale yellow with fine persistent bubbles. Prosecco is also the backbone of fruity cocktails such Nose: Elegant with fresh light fruit scents. as the Bellini and can also be used to make delicious Palate: Crisp & tart with apple notes while lively Mimosas. gentle bubbles hold through to the dry finish. It is soft & elegant, delightful. Regional Credit Info: Society of Wine Educators, The Wine Bible, Wikipedia

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