Colli Berici

Colli Berici is a wine region in Veneto, Italy.

The signature grape is Carmenere, backed by Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay and Garganega.

Vines root into gravel.

The climate is continental.

The vineyards themselves read as hills, plains and slopes.

Red wine, white wine and rosé wine, plus one more is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows rich, mineral complexity, produced with chardonnay and garganega and highlighting chardonnay and pinot.

Quality is codified by the DOC, which is worth reading off the label.

Producers worth knowing include Casa Defra, Dal Maso and Inama.

Pour them alongside beef, spicy tomato-based dishes, game and cheese plates.

Serve at 16 to 18°C.

Keeps for 3 to 10 years.

In the glass.

Red: Rich, Mineral complexity.

White: Produced with chardonnay and garganega.

Sparkling: Highlighting chardonnay and pinot.

Grapes planted here.

Classifications.

• DOC

Producers worth knowing.

Bottles to look for.

• Ca Oche 'Senza Pensieri', Colli Berici, Italy
• Casa Defra 'Barbarano' Riserva Colli Berici, Veneto, Italy
• Casa Defra 1404 Cabernet Sauvignon Colli Berici, Veneto, Italy
• Casa Defra 1404 Merlot Colli Berici, Veneto, Italy
• Casa Defra 1404 Sauvignon Colli Berici, Veneto, Italy
• Casa Defra Rosso Riserva Colli Berici, Veneto, Italy
• Cavazza 'Cicogna' Cabernet Colli Berici, Veneto, Italy
• Dal Maso 'Monte Mitorio' Tai Rosso Colli Berici, Veneto, Italy

At the table.

• Beef
• Spicy Tomato-based Dishes
• Game
• Cheese Plates

Serving and cellaring.

• Serve at 16 to 18°C.
• Keeps for 3 to 10 years.

Nearby regions.

Colli Berici: common questions

More from here: every wine region in Italy, or the wider Veneto guide.