The St. Gregory’s Fair in Valdobbiadene is an annual event that draws wine, craft and culture enthusiasts from all over the Veneto region and beyond. Traditionally held on the first weekend of March, more than 70000 people are expected to attend.
This event, held in the heart of the Valdobbiadene DOCG hills, celebrates the history, tradition and wine excellence of our town, offering the public the opportunity to discover not only the area’s best sparkling wines, but also to immerse themselves in an atmosphere of celebration and conviviality.
During the fair, winemakers and enthusiasts meet to share stories, taste and participate in meetings dedicated to winemaking techniques. For local wineries, including ours, it is an opportunity to be able to welcome the many visitors to our reality.
The event is also an opportunity to discover the scenic beauty of the area, made of vineyards as far as the eye can see and ancient villages, where time seems to have stopped to preserve tradition.
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Visiting Wineries in Valdobbiadene
Sparkling Millesimato Wine: let’s find out about it
Sparkling millesimato wine represents a category of excellence in the wine scene, characterized by the presence of a single vintage, which defines its uniqueness and quality. Unlike non-vintage sparkling wines, where the blending of grapes from different vintages is common, millesimato is produced using grapes harvested in a single vintage. This makes it possible to enhance the peculiarities of the terroir and climatic conditions that characterized that specific vintage, making each bottle a true “calling card” of the season.
The production of millesimato sparkling wine requires special attention and care at every stage of the production process. From the selection of grapes, which must strictly conform to high quality standards, to the refermentation in autoclaves, each step is designed to preserve intact the organoleptic characteristics that make the wine unique. The result is a sparkling wine with fine and persistent perlage, intense aromas and a perfect balance between acidity and sweetness. These wines, often intended for collectors and connoisseurs, represent the fruit of craftsmanship that combines tradition and innovation.
During the fair, numerous producers present their vintage labels, offering tastings and meetings that allow people to appreciate the complexity and elegance of these sparkling wines. Events dedicated to the presentation of sparkling millesimato wine are often accompanied by technical explanations and historical accounts, illustrating how climatic conditions and care in production affected the quality of the final product. In this context, the millesimato is not just a wine, but a true oenological narrative, capable of transporting those who taste it directly into the heart of a particular season, made of sun, rain and passion for work in the vineyards.
Our interpretation of millesimato
If it is true that the term millesimato officially has this meaning for us it takes on an even more special one in that it represents the union of the harvest of our oldest vineyards thus guaranteeing superior quality. In this way in our bottle we manage to harness both the essence of a particular vintage and the excellence that our territory can give. On our website we explain in detail our philosophy behind each bottle of Valdobbiadene DOCG that we produce
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What Vintage Wine Means
The term “vintage” means a wine whose character and quality are the exclusive result of a single vintage. This concept, derived from the word “vintage,” highlights the importance of time and environmental conditions in wine production. A vintage wine authentically expresses the characteristics of the vintage from which it comes: the climate, the quality of the grapes and the care in processing combine to create a product that cannot be replicated, making each vintage unique and unrepeatable.
In short words, for a wine to be called vintage, it is necessary for all the grapes used to come from the same harvest. The concept of vintage is particularly relevant in the world of high-end sparkling wines, where precision in production and attention to detail are key elements in ensuring a product of excellence. The choice to produce a vintage wine also represents a commitment to authenticity and transparency, as each bottle carries the story of a specific year. Consumers who opt for vintage wines are often looking for a complete sensory experience, in which each sip tells the stories of a well-defined territory and time.
The San Gregorio fair in Valdobbiadene and the presentation of sparkling millesimato wine offer an unmissable opportunity to discover the excellence and richness of the territory. Through tastings, meetings and moments of confrontation, participants can fully understand what it means to produce a vintage wine: an art that requires passion, dedication and a deep knowledge of nature, capable of transforming each vintage into a unique masterpiece.
