What to see in the Prosecco Hills: A 3-day itinerary among villages and heroic vineyards

Don't just call them “hills.” The quadrilateral between Conegliano, Valdobbiadene, Vittorio Veneto and Pieve di Soligo it is a labyrinth of “ciglioni” (narrow terraces) where viticulture is an act of heroism: here are born the Prosecco Hills UNESCO. If you are looking for the true soul of this Heritage site, forget the main roads and follow this 3-day technical and emotional itinerary through the UNESCO Prosecco Hills.

Day 1: The Eastern Shores and the Silence of Follina

Start from Maine, a land of chestnut trees and vertical vineyards. Here, the “Rive” (steeply sloped vineyards) produce wines of extreme minerality.

  • Technical Stop Visit the’Abbey of Santa Maria di Follina. Observe the cloister: the rhythm of the columns reflects the precision of the external rows.
  • The Secret Village Move aside Role. It is the first village protected by the FAI in Italy. From here, the view of the “comb lines” of the vineyards is the purest in all of Veneto.

Day 2: The Heart of Valdobbiadene and the Cartizze Temple

Head towards the “Golden Pentagon”.

  • Geography of Taste: Cross Saint Stephen's e San Pietro di Barbozza. Here the soil changes, becoming sandstone and ancient clay.
  • The Experience Stop at the’Osteria without a host, but not for the usual photo. Look south: you will see the hill of Cartizze, 107 hectares where every centimetre of land is worth as much as a flat in central Milan. This is the ultimate expression of Prosecco Superiore DOCG.

Day 3: The Prosecco Road and the Landmarks of the UNESCO Prosecco Hills

Conclude with the Prosecco Road and Hills Wine Route, the oldest in Italy (1966).

  • Viewpoints Are you looking for the Big Bench #181 Go to Combai for a dizzying perspective.
  • Insider Tip Your HOST suggests a stop at Refrontolo to admire The Molinetto della Croda. “Here the water has carved the rock as time has shaped the character of our winemakers,” explains Roberto, emphasizing the link between geology and flavor.

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To learn more about the Cartizze hill and the “Golden Pentagon”, read our article as well. trekking in the Golden Pentagon of Cartizze.

Frequently asked questions

How many days are needed to visit the UNESCO Prosecco Hills?

Just 3 days are enough for a complete itinerary: the eastern banks and Follina on the first day, the heart of Valdobbiadene and the Cartizze on the second, the Prosecco Road and Refrontolo on the third.

What is Cartizze?

The Cartizze hill, in the heart of the “Golden Pentagon” in San Pietro di Barbozza, 107 hectares that represent the highest expression of Prosecco Superiore DOCG.

What to see in Refrontolo along the itinerary?

The Molinetto della Croda, an ancient water mill embedded in the rock, a recommended stop on the last day along the Prosecco and Colli Wine Road.

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