Itinerary in the land of Prosecco Superiore, we are in Conegliano Valdobbiadene, in Veneto and these are the low cost tips to experience a territory full of surprises and flavors.
I have been to Conegliano for a weekend, but it certainly wasn't enough for me to discover all the beauties of this land.
I recently went to Australia and some of my Japanese travel companions who were there with me told me: "You in Italy love wine, right?". How to lie. We in Italy love wine and luckily I discovered this incredible area during my trip to Veneto.
The territory
First of all, where are we? We are in Veneto, just 50 km from Venice in an area difficult to cultivate but definitely fascinating. Here there are about 6.000 hectares of vineyards that grow on high hills with steep slopes, where it is mandatory hand-picked of grapes. Of these 6 thousand hectares, just over 100 are located in Cartizze, in the municipality of Valdobbiadene, a fortunate area from which some of the best wines in Italy come from.
The Conegliano Valdobbiadene was recognized DOCG in 2009.
Conegliano Valdobbiadene is not only vineyards and grapes, although it might seem, but there are many beauties and villages that develop in this territory. One of these is undoubtedly the Molinetto della Croda, whose photo you see above, one of the few still functioning water mills.
If you wish it is also possible to access the mill at a cost of 2 € to person complete with a guided tour. Admission is free for children up to 14 years. The mill is beautiful at any time of the year, I imagine its beauty under the snow, and to find out the opening hours you can go to the official website of the Association.
Accomodation
During my trip to the land of Prosecco Superiore, I slept in two beautiful farmhouses which are located one in Vittorio Veneto and the other in Susegana.
Althea farmhouse di Vittorio Veneto - I arrived at this farmhouse when it was night and in the evening I did not notice the splendid panorama that can be seen from the rooms. In the morning, however, I was able to recover after a great breakfast. Each room has its own color, mine was lilac as well as being very spacious and well furnished. There were two gnomes on each front door, which put me in a good mood.
Borgoluce di Susegana - more than a farmhouse, BorgoLuce is an incredible estate with farmhouse, apartments, estate with nature and wellness itineraries. BorgoLuce is a very interesting company and I recommend its agriturismo to those who want to spend a romantic stay, outside the cities. I will then dedicate another post to this little place because there is a lot to tell.
The wines
Don't call it prosecchino, so they told us in Conegliano, and he is right. If there is one thing that stuck with me about this three-day outing, it is the passion that the people who work here put into everything they do, but not just their presence. The presence of heads and not just physical, they want to be here and love what they do and it shows.
Among the companies of the Prosecco Superiore Conegliano Valdobbiadene Consortium that I liked the most, I cannot fail to mention Bortolomiol e Borgoluce. Both were for me, not only because I knew little and not too well Prosecco Superiore, but also and above all for the love and dedication of the people who introduced me to the company and the wines.
Where to eat
Trattoria Stella di Conegliano - in the city center, right in the main square of Conegliano, is the Trattoria Stella. Typical traditional dishes for those who want to fully savor this territory. The sardines in saor are the dish that I recommend, in addition to the desserts which are all delicious.
Tullio Arfanta di Conegliano - from outside the place doesn't make a great impression, need to admit. But it must also be said that the cuisine inside is incredible. Go immediately and look for the big fire where the meat skewer is cooked and if it's a nice day ask for a table overlooking the large covered terrace, with a view.
For Perenzin Cheese Bar - impossible to leave Conegliano without having tasted and passed by Per Perenzin, the photo of the ham sandwich above, among other things, I took in there. A shop of good products first and a small restaurant then to try the cheeses and local products of this part of Italy. If you don't want to eat, you will surely find something to buy and take home, listen to me, pass by!
