Casa Vinicola Canella Spa
A landmark Venetian winery established in 1947, Canella is celebrated for pioneering the Bellini cocktail and producing award-winning Prosecco and sparkling wines from the Veneto region.
At a glance
Casa Vinicola Canella Spa stands as one of northeastern Italy’s most prestigious wine producers. Located near Venice in the fertile Veneto region, the winery combines traditional craft with modern innovation to create wines of international renown.
History
Founded by Luciano Canella in 1947, the winery emerged during a formative period for Italian wine culture. The house became synonymous with the Bellini, the iconic cocktail created from Prosecco and white peach puree that would later become a signature drink served worldwide.
What you see
The winery comprises production facilities, vineyards across the Veneto landscape, and visitor spaces. Guests can tour the working winemaking areas to observe traditional and contemporary techniques, walk among the vine-covered slopes that define the region’s terroir, and taste wines in dedicated tasting rooms.
Cultural significance
Canella occupies a unique place in twentieth-century Italian wine history. Its invention of the Bellini transformed a simple pairing of local Prosecco and fruit into a globally recognized aperitif, while its consistent pursuit of quality has earned numerous international awards and established the house as a standard-bearer for Veneto wines.
Key facts
- Address: Via Fiume, 7, San Donà di Piave, Veneto
- Coordinates: 45.6404083, 12.5404055
- Founded: 1947
- Phone: 0421 52446
- Website: https://www.canellaspa.com
Practical information
The winery welcomes visitors for guided tours, vineyard walks, and wine tastings conducted by knowledgeable staff. An on-site restaurant pairs Canella’s wines with local cuisine. Hours and current visit arrangements should be confirmed via the official website or by telephone.
Getting there
San Donà di Piave lies in the flat Veneto plain between Venice and the Friuli-Venezia Giulia border, approximately 30 kilometers northeast of Venice. The location is accessible by car via regional roads and serves as a convenient stop for those exploring the Prosecco-producing regions of northern Italy.
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