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Where to buy Valpolicella wines
A guide to buying Valpolicella wines
Valpolicella wines fall into two main categories: those made from fresh grapes, fermented immediately after harvesting, and those crafted using the traditional appassimento technique, where the grapes are left to dry out to concentrate their sugars and aromas before fermentation.
The first category includes Valpolicella Classico, Valpolicella Superiore, and red and white IGT wines. The second features Amarone, Recioto, and Ripasso, the latter created by re-fermenting the base wine on the leftover grape skins (vinacce) from Amarone production.
Understanding this distinction is the first step in navigating the labels and picking the right bottle for any occasion.
If you are looking for an approachable everyday bottle, a Valpolicella Classico or an IGT wine is an ideal choice: fresh, vibrant, and effortlessly paired with pasta dishes or a cheese and charcuterie board. For a formal dinner or a thoughtful gift, Amarone and Ripasso offer far greater structure, depth, and complexity.
When buying Valpolicella wines online, checking the origin of the grapes is a helpful quality indicator. Wines from Valpolicella Classica – the region’s historic heartland in the hills north-west of Verona – are distinguished by limestone soils and higher elevations. These conditions create marked day-to-night temperature variations (diurnal shifts), yielding wines of exceptional aromatic intensity and elegance.
Where to buy Venturini Valpolicella wines
There are two ways to purchase Venturini wines.
The first is by visiting our winery shop at Via Semonte 20, San Pietro in Cariano (Verona), in the heart of the Valpolicella Classica region. Here you can taste our wines before buying and, if you wish, combine your visit with one of our three wine tasting experiences, accompanied by locally produced cured meats and cheeses.
Alternatively, you can order directly through this website. Every bottle is dispatched from our winery near Verona with the same care and attention that goes into producing it. Whether you’re purchasing a single bottle of Valpolicella Classico or a mixed selection including Amarone, Ripasso and IGT wines, every order is shipped directly from our cellar.
The Venturini range includes around ten labels spanning red, white, sparkling and dessert wines, all made from native grape varieties including Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella and Molinara, grown across our 15 hectares of vineyards at an altitude of around 250 metres. Our family has been cultivating these hills since 1963, and today the winery is run by the fourth generation.
Where to buy Venturini Valpolicella wines
There are two ways to purchase Venturini wines.
The first is by visiting our winery shop at Via Semonte 20, San Pietro in Cariano (Verona), in the heart of the Valpolicella Classica region. Here you can taste our wines before buying and, if you wish, combine your visit with one of our three wine tasting experiences, accompanied by locally produced cured meats and cheeses.
Alternatively, you can order directly through this website. Every bottle is dispatched from our winery near Verona with the same care and attention that goes into producing it. Whether you’re purchasing a single bottle of Valpolicella Classico or a mixed selection including Amarone, Ripasso and IGT wines, every order is shipped directly from our cellar.
The Venturini range includes around ten labels spanning red, white, sparkling and dessert wines, all made from native grape varieties including Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella and Molinara, grown across our 15 hectares of vineyards at an altitude of around 250 metres. Our family has been cultivating these hills since 1963, and today the winery is run by the fourth generation.
IGT wines
Our IGT wines represent the most versatile part of our production, reflecting the character of the region while allowing greater freedom in grape selection, blending and winemaking techniques. This flexibility results in fresh, fruit-driven wines that pair beautifully with fish, pasta and a wide variety of starters. An excellent choice for those looking for an expressive, easy-drinking wine full of personality.
Classic wines
This collection brings together our red wines made from native grape varieties and vinified without the appassimento process, allowing the freshness and character of the fruit to shine through. Elegant, vibrant and wonderfully drinkable, they provide the perfect introduction to the wines of Valpolicella.
An ideal choice for anyone wishing to discover the region’s authentic winemaking heritage through balanced, approachable wines that are equally suited to everyday dining.
Amarone
Amarone is Valpolicella’s most celebrated wine, produced exclusively from carefully dried grapes using the traditional appassimento method. This process creates a wine of remarkable concentration and complexity, with impressive structure, silky texture and extraordinary aromatic depth that develops beautifully with age. Although dry, Amarone retains the richness typical of dried-grape wines, offering aromas of ripe fruit, sweet spices and balsamic notes. It is the perfect companion to richly flavoured dishes and premium cuts of meat, but is equally rewarding enjoyed on its own, allowing every layer of its character to unfold in the glass.
Recioto
Recioto is Valpolicella’s historic sweet wine, also made from carefully dried grapes. During fermentation, part of the grapes’ natural sugars remains unfermented, creating a wine with refined sweetness balanced by freshness and elegance. Traditionally enjoyed with desserts, particularly those featuring chocolate, it also pairs exceptionally well with blue cheeses and mature hard cheeses. Smooth, complex and intensely aromatic, Recioto is one of the oldest and most distinguished expressions of Valpolicella’s winemaking tradition.
IGT
Gli IGT sono etichette pensate per chi cerca freschezza, bevibilità e un profilo fruttato, ideale in accompagnamento a piatti quotidiani come antipasti, primi leggeri o portate a base di pesce. Rispetto ai grandi vini da appassimento, offrono un sorso più agile e diretto, perfetto anche per chi desidera avvicinarsi al territorio con semplicità, senza rinunciare alla cura artigianale e all’identità della Valpolicella.
Buy Valpolicella wines online: our complete collection
Venturini produces Valpolicella wines across two distinct collections.
Our traditional wines are made from freshly harvested grapes and include Valpolicella Classico DOC, Valpolicella Campomasua Classico Superiore DOC, Ripasso Semonte Alto Classico Superiore DOC, together with our IGT wines, including Rosso Veronese “Massimino”, E…lisa Brut Sparkling Wine and Bianco Veronese.
Our appassimento collection includes Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG, Recioto della Valpolicella Classico DOCG and IGT wines made from dried grapes, including the white dessert wine “Il Castelliere”.
All wines are available to purchase online, with direct shipping from our winery.
For information about orders, bottle sizes and availability, please contact our Sales Manager, Alessandro, on +39 346 1683094 or email info@viniventurini.com.
