As Venus, the goddess of beauty and love, emerges from the sea, so does Villa Venere, a historic villa built in the 19th century, arising in all its stunning beauty from the hills of Parma, a city in Emilia Romagna worldwide known for some of the best Italian culinary traditions, such as its famous and delicious ham. The greatest part of Villa Venere estate is cultivated with Barbera grapes, giving birth to wines that represent the best expression of this variety.