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San Pietro in Cariano

21 protected denominations overlap in this municipality.

In the transitional foothills of Valpolicella, where the Veronese plains rise between 75 and 250 meters, San Pietro in Cariano provides the ideal low-altitude slopes for drying appassimento grapes. This specific topography fuels the production of Recioto della Valpolicella DOCG, a historic sweet red born from these well-drained soils. As a vital hub of the valley, the municipality hosts 47 verified producers, with 30 open for visits, allowing travelers to taste local heritage directly. Here, the unique temperature shifts between the plain and the northern hills shape the grapes destined for the region's iconic Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG.

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Producers in town 47