(May 25) – Quality pays and the first-rate of wineries from Italy’s Veneto is clear. Italian wines dominated the Decanter World Wine Awards 2012, winning 31 awards assigned by the English magazine, and the Veneto region stood out with 9 prizes, showing a unique combination of tradition, innovation and research. “We got unanimous consent on the basis of our positive experience,” said Franco Manzato, commissioner of Agriculture Veneto. The “gold medals” of the Veneto Region went to Cantina Colli del Soligo Solicum Cuvée Prosecco di Conegliano Valdobbiadene Superiore; Cantina Valpantena Torre del Falasco 2008 Amarone della Valpolicella; Corte Rugolin Monte Danieli 2007 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico; La Collina dei Ciliegi L’amarone 2008 Amarone della Valpolicella; Masi Campolongo di Torbe 2006 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico; Palazzo Maffei 2009 Amarone della Valpolicella; Palazzo Maffei Conte di Valle 2006 Amarone della Valpolicella; Taler Media 2010 Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso; Villa Annaberta 2009 Amarone della Valpolicella. (red)
