What grows here
Cavarzere
14 protected denominations overlap in this municipality.
Cavarzere, a municipality in Veneto, distinguishes itself within the larger Metropolitan City of Venice, its agricultural identity shaped by the flat plains bordering the Adriatic. This unique environment fosters an impressive 14 protected denominations. Foremost is the Radicchio di Chioggia IGP, a vibrant chicory cultivated across just 10 municipalities, including Cavarzere. Complementing this is the Corti Benedettine del Padovano DOC, one of 31 municipalities producing its distinctive wines. The fertile soils and specific microclimate of this Veneto plain are instrumental in imparting the radicchio's characteristic crunch and slight bitterness, alongside shaping the unique expressions of the Benedictine Court wines.