Colli Euganei

Wine from Colli Euganei comes out of Veneto, Italy, where it sits as a wine region.

Growers build the wines around Moscato Giallo, filling out the blend with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Raboso.

Vines root into volcanic.

The climate is mediterranean, running notable rainfall.

The vineyards themselves read as hills.

Red wine, white wine and sweet white wine, plus one more is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows rich, aromatic, dessert-like and orange blossom and honey, plus three more.

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

The named areas within are Colli Euganei Fior d’Arancio.

Pour them alongside seafood, spicy dishes, poultry and grilled vegetables.

decant before pouring.

Keeps for 3 to 10 years.

In the glass.

Sweet white: Rich, Aromatic, Dessert-like, Orange blossom and honey.

Red: Smooth tannins.

White: Crisp and fresh, Vibrant acidity and floral aromas.

Grapes planted here.

Classifications.

• DOC
• DOCG

Bottles to look for.

• Bacco E Arianna Colli Euganei Fior d'Arancio DOCG, Veneto, Italy
• Bottega 'Petalo Il Vino dell Amore Manzoni Moscato' Spumante Dolce Rose Colli Euganei, Veneto, Italy
• Bottega 'Petalo Il Vino dell Amore Moscato' Spumante Dolce Colli Euganei, Veneto, Italy
• Ca Lustra Selezioni Zanovello 'Girapoggio' Cabernet Colli Euganei, Veneto, Italy
• Ca Lustra Selezioni Zanovello 'Moro Polo' Colli Euganei Rosso, Veneto, Italy
• Ca Lustra Selezioni Zanovello 'Natio' Rosso Colli Euganei, Veneto, Italy
• Ca Lustra Selezioni Zanovello 'Olvetani' Bianco Colli Euganei, Veneto, Italy
• Ca Lustra Selezioni Zanovello 'Sassonero' Merlot Rosso Colli Euganei, Veneto, Italy

At the table.

• Seafood
• Spicy dishes
• Poultry
• Grilled vegetables
• Cheese platters

Serving and cellaring.

• decant before pouring.
• Keeps for 3 to 10 years.

Inside the region.

Nearby regions.

Colli Euganei: common questions

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