Prosecco is a sparkling white wine from The Veneto region in North-Eastern Italy. It's an Italian DOC or DOCG white wine produced in a large area spanning nine provinces in the Veneto and Friuli Venezia Giulia regions, and named after the village of Prosecco which is in the province of Trieste, Italy.
Program :
8 hours to your accommodation
1 day sample tour
Day 1 - Morning
Private Premium Tasting at Col Vetoraz
Founded in 1993 by Francesco Miotto, Paolo De Bortoli and Loris Dall’Acqua, Col Vetoraz is in Conegliano-Valdobbiadene, the most traditional winemaking territory of DOCG Prosecco Superiore.
It is a corner in North-East Italy endowed with one of a kind sceneries: steep slopes; terraced vineyards and the characteristic ciglioni; a chequerboard landscape with rows of vines and slopes; hilly ridges planted with vines rising between forests and villages.
Since the 17th century, the area has been greatly shaped by man and up until today, it requires a lot of effort to be cultivated. All work and the harvest are done by hand out of necessity due to the steeply sloping hills, earning the name “heroic viticulture” due to the demanding nature of labour.
The best place to enjoy this sight is on top of Col Vetoraz, in Santo Stefano di Valdobbiadene. Col Vetoraz is located on Cartizze’s highest peak, at almost 400 metres. From here, you can look over the entire area, with the Alps and the vineyards climbing the steep slopes of the hill as the scenic backdrop.
Col Vetoraz has such a deep bond with the territory that it rebelled against a choice made in 2009, when “Prosecco” became an appellation extended to nine provinces between Veneto and Friuli.
The simple distinction between "Prosecco" (the wine produced in those territories created in 2009) and "Prosecco Superiore" (the wine produced on the historical hills of Valdobbiadene and Conegliano) has ceased to convey a specific original identity.
Starting from the 2017 vintage, Col Vetoraz has removed the term “Prosecco” from all of its labels and communication material, exclusively using the appellation "Valdobbiadene DOCG", considered as the most genuine expression of its roots.
Tastings are done in a dedicated spacious room – fully equipped with large windows – whose view of the surrounding hills allows the synaesthesia between taste and sight; while the ears revel in the story of the wines produced here, expressively narrated by the company’s staff.
Wine Tasting
- Valdobbiadene DOCG Dosaggio Zero
- Valdobbiadene DOCG Brut
- Valdobbiadene DOCG Extra Dry
- Valdobbiadene DOCG Millesimato Dry
- Valdobbiadene DOCG Superiore di Cartizze Dry
Day 1 - Lunch
After visiting the Col Vetoraz Winery you will be accompany to enjoy a great lunch at the cozy Trattoria la Cima or Salis Ristorante Enoteca. Both are located between the vineyards for an unparalleled dining experience.
- 3-course meal, dishes of choice: 1 starter, 1 first course or main course, 1 dessert
- Wine pairing not included, to be paid seperately to the restaurant
Day 1 - Afternoon
Private Guided Winery Tour at Bortolomiol
Founded in 1949 Bortolomiol winery is located in Valdobbiadene where the highest quality certification of Prosecco is made. Bortolomiol’s family principles have remained unaltered since its founding: to produce high-quality wines and support the promotion of their territory.
For the Bortolomiol sisters, this means greater territorial awareness and projects centred on sustainable agriculture. The tour will begin in a restored silk mill on the winery’s property with an overview of the history of the winery and the region. This will be followed by a walk through the winery’s park which features sculptures amongst the vineyards. You will then visit the production line inside the winery, learning how Prosecco is made.
The tour will end with a guided tasting of four Prosecco Superiore di Valdobbiadene DOCG.
Wine Tasting
- Prior Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG Brut Millesimato
- Bandarossa Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG Extra Dry Millesimato
- Ius Naturae Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG Brut Millesimato
- Maior Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG Dry Millesimato
Private transportation back to your accommodation in the afternoon.
What’s included:
Private chauffeured Mercedes
English-speaking driver
2 private Premium Winery Tours & Tastings
1 fine-dining lunch
What’s not included:
Gratuites
Beverages during lunches
What is not mentioned in “what’s included”
MC
