Authenticity reigns supreme with this impressive red wine from De Stefani. A true family business from northern Italy, nestled in the beautiful Venetian countryside, wine has been produced here using traditional methods for four generations. The strength of De Stefani, named after its founder and the current generation at the helm, lies in combining age-old techniques with contemporary insights. This De Stefani Venezia embodies De Stefani's vision perfectly.
The Italian wines of De Stefani
De Stefani's vineyards are located in the Veneto wine region, a vast area in northeastern Italy. Here, inland from the tourist hotspot of Venice, the vineyards are ideally situated. The abundant Italian sun is something the grapes thrive on. The location, the rolling landscape combined with the towering Dolomites to the south, provides the rest.
De Stefani's vineyards are unique. They boast a wide variety of grape varieties, including local and somewhat unknown gems like Raboso, Glera, and Marzemino. But the vast majority of the vineyards are planted with powerful all-rounders like Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, and Sauvignon Blanc. In that respect, De Stefani is an odd duck. Yet, with these international divas, they still manage to create some of the most memorable Italian wines.
Impressions of De Stefani Venezia
The Stefani Venezia is the perfect example of classic wine blending with modern expertise. This expertise has been in the De Stefani family for four generations. However, by using contemporary grape varieties, you create a unique red wine. In this wine, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot are the key to its success. The unique Veneto climate lends them an aromatic character. Think lush notes of strawberries, red berries, ripe red fruit, and herbs. A special, unusual glass, yet one that delivers the De Stefani quality we've come to expect.