Gambellara
Gambellara | |
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Comune | |
Comune di Gambellara | |
Church of St. Peter the Apostle. | |
Gambellara Location of Gambellara in Italy | |
Coordinates: 45°28′N 11°20′E / 45.467°N 11.333°E | |
Country | Italy |
Region | Veneto |
Province / Metropolitan city | Vicenza (VI) |
Frazioni | Sarmazza, Sorio, Torri di Confine |
Government | |
• Mayor | Michela Doro |
Area | |
• Total | 12 km2 (5 sq mi) |
Elevation | 70 m (230 ft) |
Population (31 December 2014)[1] | |
• Total | 3,419 |
• Density | 280/km2 (740/sq mi) |
Demonym(s) | Gambellaresi |
Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
• Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
Postal code | 36053 |
Dialing code | 0444 |
Patron saint | San Marco |
Website | Official website |
Gambellara is a town and comune in the province of Vicenza, Veneto, Italy. It is northwest of European route E70.
Gambellara is a small town known for its wine production. The area has one DOC classified wine, Gambellara classico and Recioto de Gambellara which was in 2009 upgraded from DOC-level to the highest Italian appellation DOCG. The Recioto is also often made in a sparkling, vat-fermented, version,.
The vineyards are dominated by Garganega grapes trained in the traditional "Veronese pergola" system, though a few producers have recently changed to more modern training systems. Most wineyards are cultivated on steep hills with terraces.
The largest producer in Gambellara is the family-owned Zonin.
Twin towns
Gambellara is twinned with:
- Butera, Italy