The Venissa Estate Continues to Champion Sustainable Wine Tourism in 2026
The Venissa Estate, located on the island of Mazzorbo in the Venetian Lagoon, continues to strengthen its reputation as one of Italy’s most distinctive wine tourism destinations in 2026. The estate remains internationally recognized for its pioneering work in preserving the rare Dorona di Venezia grape variety and promoting sustainable hospitality.
At the heart of the estate, the Michelin-starred and Green Michelin Star-awarded Venissa Restaurant continues to develop its innovative “Cucina Ambientale” concept under chefs Chiara Pavan and Francesco Brutto, focusing on biodiversity, local ingredients, and environmental responsibility.
For the 2026 season, Venissa has expanded its guest experiences with special lagoon getaway packages, vineyard tours, wine tastings dedicated to the historic Dorona grape, and new wellness activities designed to immerse visitors in the unique ecosystem of Native Venice.
As a nominee in the 2025–2026 Wine Travel Awards, The Venissa Estate was recognized among the Top 5 winners of the public voting in the Must Visit category, highlighting its growing international appeal as a unique wine tourism destination. The estate continues to demonstrate how wine, gastronomy, sustainability, and cultural heritage can come together in one of the world’s most extraordinary wine destinations.
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Source: venissa.it
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