Born from the initiative of some friends who joyfully frequented people leaving the church offering a good glass of wine, the longest-running of the exhibitions linked to the Primavera del Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco every year proposes with the same spirit more than a hundred labels of the producers of Valdobbiadene DOCG. The Exhibition of Conegliano Valdobbiadene in Miane offers a vast selection of wines from the UNESCO World Heritage area, from Valdobbiadene DOCG and Cartizze, to Verdiso IGT. In our program, tastings, scenes with typical products, live music and excursions to get to know our splendid territory. The 53rd Cartizze and Valdobbiadene DOCG Exhibition in San Pietro di Barbozza is a journey through wine excellence and authentic flavors. Tastings of Prosecco Superiore, gourmet dinners and walks through the UNESCO World Heritage hills make the event an unmissable experience. A unique opportunity to experience the magic of a territory that knows how to conquer with taste and tradition! Traditional exhibition to promote the wines of the Rive di Colbertaldo and Vidor, immersed in the wonderful setting of the Sanctuary of Madonna delle Grazie in Colbertaldo. An amphitheater of vineyards overlooking the ancient structures where the Pro Loco of Colbertaldo and the Comitato Mostra Vini organize tastings, guided tours, walks and obviously they will let you taste the traditional dishes among which the Spiedo della Marca and the Risotto Primavera alle verdure stand out. The Exhibition, in its tenth edition, was created with the aim of making the wines of the Conegliano area known, with particular attention to the Ogliano area, not strictly in a tasting form but also in terms of an image relating to a characteristic product, simultaneously enhancing the scenic beauty and the production peculiarities of our country. This year too, the hamlet of Guia is pleased to host visitors to the 55th Exhibition of Valdobbiadene DOCG. The star of the show will be the Valdobbiadene DOCG, to which a large room is dedicated so you can taste it in all its nuances. There will be the opportunity to participate in traditional lunches, including the spit. It will also be possible to experience guided walks through the vineyards, to discover the territory. The Exhibition of Cartizze and Valdobbiadene DOCG of San Giovanni, guarantees in each of its editions a welcome and refined quality in the products and services offered. Cison comes alive for the new edition of the Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG Exhibition with the aim of promoting the wine culture of the area and enhancing “The Hills of Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG” recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since July 2019. The exhibition will be animated by a rich program of collateral events. At the Barchessa of the seventeenth-century Villa Battaglia-Spada in Refrontolo, the Pro Loco organizes the Wine Exhibition. The splendid location is the backdrop to the event, a prestigious and refined exhibition characterized by the presence of the Refrontolo Passito DOCG, the Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG and the typical local wines. Exhibition dedicated to the promotion of the native Verdiso IGT wine, which you can find in the still, sparkling, col fondo, spumante and passito types. The product is enhanced with tastings and pairings with traditional dishes; a stand of typical local products of cured meats and cheeses will be present during the event. Promotion of the territory with food and wine and nature walks, with direct meetings in the vineyard with the producers. The Exhibition promotes the wines that belong to the DOCG Colli di Conegliano: fine reds, whites and passitos, including the extraordinary Torchiato di Fregona, as well as a selection of genuine local wines. The exhibition is framed by some events ranging from tastings to walks, alternating with cultural and convivial moments. The 54th Exhibition of Superior Wine of the Colli di Corbanese, located in the heart of Conegliano Valdobbiadene, an area declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is an event that celebrates the excellence of the territory. The exhibition offers a unique showcase for local producers, highlighting the Prosecco Superiore, a symbol of quality and tradition. During the event, visitors can discover not only wine, but also local culinary specialties, immersing themselves in the culture and gastronomic traditions of the area. A sensory experience that combines history, nature and flavors. As part of the Vittoria stage of the Primavera del Prosecco, cultural, artistic and tourist initiatives will be promoted, with particular attention to local gastronomy, art and cultural and naturalistic walks through our hills. From this year, the exhibition will have the collaboration of the Hotel Institute for the preparation of some hot dishes. In 2024, 66 wines participated in the Prosecco Superiore DOCG competition, which were evaluated by a commission made up of experts from Assoenologi, Onav and Fisar. The Show was created with the aim of promoting and enhancing the wines of Feletto and the surrounding areas, in an extra-district field, not strictly in the form of tasting but also of an image relating to a genuine and characteristic product of its production area. It will therefore be everyone’s commitment to elevate the Show to a tool for disseminating the denomination of quality and taste of our territory, especially today with the recognition of a product with Controlled and Guaranteed Designation of Origin. With an adequate presentation, as well as with an accurate display of the product, in welcoming environments for a quiet tasting, the wines produced in the relative areas and the Show itself, can acquire the notoriety that they undoubtedly deserve. Ceramics workshop with Sara Dall’Antonia An afternoon of Marcadoc – The hills of Venice deals with tourist, cultural and food and wine information of the Marca Trevigiana and the Veneto. Subscribe to receive email updates from IWSC Necessary cookies are required for this website to operate correctly The only way to disable these is to update your browser settings These cookies help us gain an insight into how people use our website This information is used to improve the websites performance and features we offer We use social plugins to help you share content and interact with your friends These plugins can set cookies on your machine to track how many times a page has been shared We embed videos from 3rd party services such as Youtube These services may set cookies on your computer once you click on the player We use marketing cookies to make sure we are giving you relevant content Sign up to our newsletter to be the first to read our latest features and reviews get exclusive offers and learn about upcoming events The Industry's Leading Publication for Wineries and Growers 2025) -- Paris celebrates Italian winemaking excellence and who was awarded the Master Winemaker 100 Awards 2025 of The Drinks Business for his Dirupo Valdobbiadene DOCG Brut 2023 presented at Wine Paris & Vinexpo Paris highlights the excellence of sparkling wine craftsmanship and the superior quality of Valdobbiadene The Master Winemaker 100 selection annually honors the world's best winemakers chosen through a rigorous blind tasting conducted by Masters of Wine and industry experts a symbol of Andreola's winemaking identity has established itself as one of the finest expressions of Italian sparkling wines reaffirming the central role of Cartizze and Valdobbiadene DOCG in the international wine scene "Receiving this award is an immense honor I consider it a victory for our entire region" - says Mirco Balliana "Valdobbiadene needs to be recognized as one of the world's top wine regions: behind every bottle there is the work of generations of winemakers the dedication of those who cultivate these heroic hills and the desire to bring to the world a Prosecco that is a true expression of our extraordinary terroir." Andreola further strengthens its role as an ambassador of Valdobbiadene DOCG excellence carrying forward a commitment driven by passion Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker Prosecco’s huge global popularity may centre on its easy-drinking DOC wines but producers are also becoming known for their seriousness and complexity PROSECCO SEEMS to be a bubble that is constantly rising The trade figures for 2024 demonstrate the luminosity of the Italian fizz: 660 million bottles sold and a staggering market value of €3.6 billion What the judges in the Prosecco Masters found this year is that this sparkling wine has diversity beyond its simpler style More serious Prosecco Treviso DOC wines turn up in the middle tier of the Prosecco pyramid These wines lead onto Superiore DOCG wines from Conegliano Valdobbiadene and then to the ultimate in vini di terroir inexpensive (£10–£15) Prosecco Veneto DOC wines are so quaffable and the relatively low alcohol makes the wines appealing Bright orchard fruit and white flowers meld with moderate sweetness and velvet bubble texture while crisp acidity adds structure and freshness Most of these young drinking wines are produced in an extra dry style with around 12-17g/l residual sugar The wines are delicious for drinking in the spring season whether at a garden party or as an aperitif pre-dinner Bocelli 1831 and La Gioiosa are three wines to look for The wines in the £15–£20 bracket seem to have hit the sweet spot this year There are excellent DOC wines and a few DOCGs at this price point which have more depth and interest and are well worth the extra cost Ca’ Bolani’s Prosecco Spumante DOC and Mionetto’s Valdobbiadene DOCG Luxury Collection Brut are all wines that showed particularly well Giusti and high-quality co-operative Cantina Montelliana e dei Colli Asolani from Asolo DOCG are worth seeking out too A number of our Gold medals came from this price bracket but the aristocratic wines we tasted at those prices show that there are extra benefits in concentration Bottega Gold Cru Prosecco DOC 2023 is velvety and perfumed with racy acidity and toasty notes giving exceptional balance Giusti Asolo Prosecco Superiore Oro and Bisol 1542 Cartizze Superiore Dry The wines have exceptional fruit definition but are different in style: Giusti slightly drier more linear and delicate; Bisol rounder and a little silkier in texture Bisol edged it to take the Grand Master title Both wines will certainly make their way into our cellars Rosé Prosecco is a fairly recent phenomenon authorised by the Consorzio di Tutela Prosecco only in 2020 and labelled ‘rosé’ because that fits the international term for pink wines and so makes the wines easier to market and sell Pinot Nero’s vibrant red berry fruit is an excellent foil for Glera’s gently grapey With lovely colours ranging from pale baby pink through to peach and salmon these wines have subtle red fruits accenting the rounder apple and white orchard fruit flavours of Glera Pinot Nero adds more texture to the mousse The awarded wines are delightful and well worth drinking Some of our favourite examples come from the likes of Foss Marai Valdobbiadene Conegliano DOCG and Cartizze DOCG also showed very well there is a continuing trend towards higher quality The wines are an affordable luxury at price points to suit almost every wine consumer Prosecco embodies the spirit of Italy in every glass We are using cookies to give you the best experience on our website You can find out more about which cookies we are using or switch them off in settings This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful Strictly Necessary Cookie should be enabled at all times so that we can save your preferences for cookie settings we will not be able to save your preferences This means that every time you visit this website you will need to enable or disable cookies again 21 and 42 km races among cellars and vineyardsThe Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Running Festival is underway: tomorrow the “quarter stage” opens in VidorSaturday November 30th at 7:30 the start of the 51 km Ultra Trail on the Cammino delle Colline with arrival in Vittorio Veneto Everything is ready for the Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Running Festival the event will officially start and until Sunday December 1st it will involve almost 4,300 runners taking them into the cellars (51 will be crossed) and into the vineyards of the Prosecco Hills There will be 1312 foreigners (31%) coming from 41 countries including other continents such as Australia The multifunctional centre in Piazza Capitello in Vidor will start to come to life starting tomorrow when the race office and expo will open at 3:00 pm music and traditional local dances are planned for Friday and Saturday evenings while on Saturday and Sunday there will also be traditional wooden games.Four races are scheduled that will cross Revine Lago and Vittorio Veneto.Saturday 30 November the start of the first edition of the 1st Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Ultra Trail which after 51 km with a positive difference in altitude of 2,265 meters along the Cammino delle Colline del Prosecco di Conegliano e Valdobbiadene the Ultra Trail will develop along the crest of the hills passing through Colbertaldo the area of ​​Cison with Zuel di Qua e di Là joining portions of some of the 39 individual Prosecco itineraries For the participants there will also be particularly challenging sections such as the very steep Monte Moncader (470 meters) the final part of Monte Comun (490 meters) and Monte Baldo (597 meters) tunnels and military posts (visible on the hills) with departures from the La Tordera winery not far from the multipurpose center in Piazza Capitello: at 8:30 the start of the 2nd Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Marathon of 42 km at 10:00 the start of the 14th Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Run of 21 km and at 10:20 the 9th Conegliano Valdobbiadene Bollicina of 10 km As for the numbers: 48% of the Italians registered Emilia Romagna (298) and Trentino – Alto Adige (247) those with the most registered are Hungary (148) The largest groups are Run Different (65 – Modena) Padova) and Atletica Elpidiense Avis Aido (29 A real “Festival” centered on running and outdoor sports activities but also perfect for spending a few days of relaxation and vacation in the UNESCO heritage hills in many cases decided to return again this year who in 2023 had been to Vidor with other friends running the half marathon and was enthusiastic about the experience a “nice mix of sport and the opportunity to enjoy the area with a wonderful atmosphere so much so that it convinced us to return again this year in about ten” “When I learned that there would also be the Ultra Trail I decided to run the trail on Saturday and the half marathon on Sunday – Jessen said – probably in the half marathon it will be a little slower than in 2023 to taste some Prosecco Conegliano Valdobbiadene Docg and local food” there will also be the women of FemiRun&Walk a group of women (and some men) from all over Norway born about ten years ago with the participation in the Rome Marathon The aim is to motivate and encourage women to run and walk regardless of age and their state of fitness The first to set an example and be an extraordinary source of inspiration who after undergoing an operation for a brain tumor after only 6 days was already on the street running 20 km THE CELLARS CROSSEDThe routes of the 9th Conegliano Valdobbiadene Bollicina 10 km the 14th Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Run and the Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Marathon will cross 51 cellars farms and agritourisms: La Tordera (starting point of all three routes) Cantina Andreola – Eroico in Valdobbiadene Villa Cedri (headquarters of the Association for the heritage of the Prosecco Hills of Conegliano and Valdobbiadene) THE VOLUNTEERSA real army: that of the 350 volunteers (directly linked to Tri Veneto Run but also to many local associations of the municipalities involved) for the Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Running Festival also “racing” to ensure the success of the event from the logistics of the start to the banners from the motorcyclist to the people in charge along the route from those who will take care of refreshments to those who will prepare and deliver the race packs from those who will take care of the inflatables to those who will position the mileage signs directed in collaboration with Maratona di Treviso Scrl with the Patronage and contribution of the Municipality of Vidor of the Veneto Region and under the aegis of US Acli Association for the Heritage of the Prosecco Hills of Conegliano and Valdobbiadene Consortium for the Protection of Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG Radio Company and the technical partners Karpos and Scarpa FRIDAY 29 NOVEMBER 20243:00 PM Race Office and Expo opening7:00 PM Race Office and Expo closing7:00 PM “Muset & Calici” typical “musét” dinner (reservation required)9:00 PM Toast offered by the Colbertaldo and Vidor Wine Exhibition (only for those who have booked for the dinner)9:00 PM The Fireplaces: Folk and Rock’n’Roll music10:30 PM Closing SATURDAY 30 NOVEMBER 20246:00 AM Race Office and Expo opening Ultra Trail bag storage6:00 AM Ultra Trail shuttle bus departure from Vittorio Veneto in Piazza del Popolo (reservation required)6:45 AM Ultra Trail shuttle bus arrival in Vidor in via Palladio7:30 AM Start of the 1st Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Ultra Trail (Vidor)10.00 am Tana dei Tarli: traditional wooden games2.00 pm Awards ceremony for the 1st Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Ultra Trail (Piazza del Popolo Vittorio Veneto)5.00 pm I Mercanti Dogali: traditional dances & songs7.30 pm “Spiedo Party” dinner based on Treviso spit (reservation required)8.00 pm Race Office and Expo closing8.30 pm Toast offered by the Colbertaldo and Vidor Wine Exhibition (only for those who have booked for the dinner)10.30 pm Closing SUNDAY 1 DECEMBER 20247.00 am Race Office and Expo opening9.15 am Race Office closing7.00 am Baggage storage opening8.00 pm 08.30 Start 2nd Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Marathon10.00 Start 14th Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Run10.20 Start 9th Conegliano Valdobbiadene Bollicina12.00 Opening Pasta PartyFrom 12.30 Awards ceremony (to follow based on arrivals)17.00 Bag drop off closes18.00 Event closes The 28th edition of the Corsa Internazionale Oderzo Marcadoc – The hills of Venice deals with tourist cultural and food and wine information of the Marca Trevigiana and the Veneto Americans have quite a fondness for prosecco with statistics from a leading beverage industry data firm showing that 42% of U.S consumers had drunk the sparkling wine in 2023 But American tourists by and large aren’t heading to Conegliano or Valdobbiadene So of course those towns were on the itinerary a few months ago when two of my best friends from Wisconsin visited me in Vicenza Conegliano and Valdobbiadene form one of the most beautiful wine regions in the world On the roughly 90-minute drive from Vicenza the pretty scenery starts about an hour into the journey For this day trip you’ll want a designated driver or the “Prosecco Road,” passes ridged hills lined with vineyards and dotted with castles and medieval villages create a checkerboard pattern on the hills Our first stop was at the Garbara winery in Cartizze the most important region in the wider prosecco area Owner Liliana Garbara said her business sees very few Americans The designated zone known as the prosecco Superiore DOCG Cartizze is only about 260 acres nothing like the often sweet prosecco found in much of the world The initials DOCG refer to Denominazione di Origine Controllata Garantita the stricter of two wine specifications used by the Italian government The other is Denominazione di Origine Controllata Glera grapes must make up 85% of all prosecco The larger prosecco DOC is where most of the product sold in the U.S while prosecco Conegliano Valdobbiadene Superiore DOCG covers less area and has higher-quality grapes and generally drier wines bracing Cartizze that was like no prosecco I’d ever had before The Garbara family was the first to make prosecco in the classical method and then asked what we were doing for lunch We were planning to find somewhere in town to eat She got out her phone and in short order booked us a table at Ristorante Bar Mocambo with a modern tasting room and huge terrace that hosts DJs and parties in the summer the Americans!” the host said as we walked in leading us past tables of large families out for Sunday lunch and a giant wood-fired oven loaded with meats of all kinds roast quail with polenta and heaping bowls of tiramisu No visit to Valdobbiadene is complete without a swing by the hilltop vending machines selling prosecco along with souvenir wine glasses or disposable cups and the wooden benches tucked into the terraces offer some of the best views in the area We sipped our vending machine prosecco — the worst of the trip by far and also the most expensive — and talked about all the people we wanted to bring back We were surrounded by young Italians on dates groups of friends and a few German tourists Despite being only an hour’s drive from Venice the whole region lacks the tour buses and huge crowds so prevalent elsewhere in Italy the past few years I’m a little glad Conegliano and Valdobbiadene haven’t caught on as major tourist destinations My mom is visiting next month and I can’t wait to blow her mind with prosecco that’s so different from what she buys at home Conegliano is a little over an hour’s drive on the A31 Hours: The Conegliano and Valdobbiadene tourist office is open daily from 10 a.m Winery hours vary and typically include a break during lunchtime Cost: Prosecco from the vending machines is 20 euros Luciano Fregonese is taking brisk walks with local people after winning an election in June An Italian mayor who says that years in the job have made him overweight is taking weekly brisk walks with the town’s people in an effort to shed the kilos. Luciano Fregonese, 47, won a third mandate as mayor of Valdobbiadene, a town in the northern Veneto region, in June, on a promise to take better care of his physical health and try to get back to the 90kg (14st 2lb) he weighed when elected for the first time a decade ago. blamed the weight gain on the job’s “convivial obligations” and long hours it was a question of laziness and a sedentary lifestyle too but being mayor meant I no longer did any sport or physical activity,” Fregonese said “The other problem is that I enjoy eating and drinking also because you eat and drink well here and so it’s not easy to follow a diet.” is in the heart of Veneto’s hilly prosecco-making region which is lower in calories compared with an average glass of white wine ‘I enjoy eating’: Luciano Fregonese said irregular eating hours was the reason for his weight gain.“I enjoy an occasional glass of prosecco when in company but it was more the food and the irregular eating hours,” he said It wasn’t an aesthetic problem: I began to not feel so great I am 47 – an age when you have to pay attention to your body Friends joked that he should focus on his weight loss in his re-election campaign a choice that appeared to galvanise supporters as he beat rivals by a wide margin with 67% of the vote He was then propelled to start walking once a week after someone wrote panzone A photo of the scrawl did the rounds on social media Valdobbiadene Photograph: Francesco Riccardo Iacomino/Getty Images“I wasn’t bothered by it,” said Fregonese A friend suggested walking together on Thursday evenings which is when I have meetings with residents “The week after we got 113 and last week it was 215 … and 12 dogs.” He added: “People come to support me in my goal and I would say about 10% use the opportunity to ask me questions,” he said It is very motivating as I wouldn’t do it alone – it would be too boring and I am too lazy.” Italy) — A new prestigious recognition for Dirupo Valdobbiadene DOCG Brut 2023 by Andreola which has been awarded the title of “Best of Show Prosecco” at the Mundus Vini Spring Tasting 2025 one of the most renowned international wine competitions Organized in Germany by Meininger Verlag GmbH, Mundus Vini honors the finest wines from around the world each year selecting winners through meticulous blind tastings conducted by a panel of expert judges The “Best of Show” title is exclusively awarded to the wine that receives the highest score in its respective category recognizing its outstanding quality and distinctiveness “Being acknowledged in such a prestigious competition is not just an achievement but a strong motivation to continue on this path with even greater determination,” says Stefano Pola “This award,” adds Mirco Balliana the winery’s oenologist, “is an important confirmation of the value of Valdobbiadene DOCG and our unwavering dedication Prosecco Superiore Valdobbiadene DOCG is the result of meticulous work in both the vineyard and the cellar where every decision is guided by respect for the land and the pursuit of the highest quality expression.” a true embodiment of the elegance and finesse that define Prosecco Superiore Valdobbiadene DOCG further solidifies its position as one of Andreola’s flagship wines reaffirming the winery’s ability to fully showcase the excellence of its terroir The official awards ceremony will take place during ProWein 2025 on Sunday at the Meininger Verlag booth (Hall 4 / A52), where the recognition will be officially presented Andreola continues to uphold its vision of Valdobbiadene DOCG as a true expression of its terroir—where tradition and an unwavering pursuit of excellence come together Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value" © 2007 - 2025 | Wine Industry Network LLC. All Rights Reserved. the results speak volumes: 3% received gold This strong showing underlines the consistently high quality across the denomination and reflects the creative energy and terroir expression that make this region one of Italy’s most distinctive A Region of Heroic BeautySet in the dramatic Conegliano Valdobbiadene is more than picturesque and hand-crafted terraces that define agricoltura eroica “You really understand how difficult it is to produce wine in this part of the world,” said Vincenzo Arnese “They call it heroic winemaking for a reason.” That deep connection between landscape and labour is part of what gives the wines their depth. Sarah Abbott MW described it as “real agriculture as creative culture,” capturing the intentionality and artistry behind every bottle Standout StylesWhile the judges expected quality they were struck by just how diverse and exciting the wines were There was greater variety of styles and aroma profiles than anticipated fruit-forward to lees-aged and terroir-expressive Several judges noted a refreshing openness and creativity in the winemaking One trend that emerged was the performance of Extra Dry versus Brut wines Extra Dry styles showed more consistency across the board while the Brut category presented more dramatic highs and lows, perhaps reflecting its newer and still-evolving nature Judges described the best examples as "incredibly pure with the primary fruit of the Glera grape shining through But where lees work or extended aging dominated the grape’s natural charm sometimes got lost A few judges suggested that if producers want to explore these more complex styles they might consider integrating historic varietals to retain balance and identity Three stand out Bruts were the gold medal winning Valdo Cuvée Di Boj Brut NV (96 points) Vincenzo Toffoli Brut 2024 (95 points) and Dal Din Brut NV (95 points) Wines with CharacterAmong the most memorable wines were several Sui Lieviti (on the lees) bottlings A particular highlight was the Guia Incipit Sui Lieviti Brut Nature 2022 (95 points) Meanwhile, the Rive cru wines continued to impress. Helena Nicklin highlighted these single-vineyard expressions as “not a blanket category… that’s where the excitement is.” Two gold medal winning Rive wines were Andreola Marna Del Bacio Rive Di San Pietro Di Barbozza Extra Brut 2024 (95 points) and Bortolomiol 70th Anniversary Rive Di Col San Martino Extra Brut 2022 (96 points.) Helena also noted the aging potential of sweeter styles saying: “The use of sugar was very well done I really loved those older vintages.” These wines challenged preconceptions and added further nuance to the region’s already broad stylistic range Non-vintage and vintage wines were evenly matched in quality pointing to the consistency of craftsmanship throughout the denomination the Sophistication of SuperioreWhat truly sets Conegliano Valdobbiadene apart is its ability to balance elegance with ease “It’s top-end, but it’s relaxed with it,” said importer Megan Clarke talk together… high-class but not pretentious.” and joyous Italian spirit that defines the best of Prosecco Superiore Final ConclusionsConegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG is Prosecco It’s time this remarkable region claimed its space in the spotlight.  With room to grow awareness and continue refining style diversity The IWSC judges were Sarah Abbott MW, IWSC Wine Judging Committee Member, with Megan Clarke, Vincenzo Arnese MS, Melania Battisson, Helena Nicklin. Jason Millar and Cat Lomax READ THE FULL RESULTSIWSC 2025 wine judging in Conegliano Valdobbiadene: Gold medal winners the hamlet of Guia is pleased to host visitors to the 55th Valdobbiadene DOCG Exhibition The star of the exhibition will be Valdobbiadene DOCG to which a large room is dedicated so you can taste it in all its nuances There will be the opportunity to participate in traditional lunches It will also be possible to experience guided walks through the vineyards which decorate the hills that host it like a small embroidery: this is Guia the culture of wine is very deep-rooted and ancient: it seems that even the Romans praised the wine produced here built in 1520 but completely renovated in the 19th century following the damage of the First World War the Oratory of Saints Rocco and Sebastiano erected as an ex-voto for the healing from the plague by the rector Alessio of Albania and the Monument to the fallen of the First World War Hours:weekdays 17:30-23:00,Saturdays 15:30-23:00,Holidays 11:00-23:00 This week we’ve been in Italy for our third Global Judging event of the 2025 Awards, held in partnership with the Consorzio Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG. Six judges, overseen by Judging Committee Member Sarah Abbott MW, visited the region to assess its wines the judges have shared their thoughts on the highlights and trends they observed The judges were delighted to find consistently high quality across the board The vast majority of wines tasted were awarded a medal They noted a greater variety of styles and aroma profiles than they had perhaps expected and were excited to see both creativity and openness in winemaking Extra Dry styles showed more consistency overall than Brut While good quality was found in both categories the Brut wines presented more highs and lows The judges speculated that this may be due to Extra Dry being a more established category whereas Brut is still developing stylistically The best Brut wines were described as incredibly pure and charming—showcasing the highly enjoyable primary fruit of the Glera grape lees work or extended ageing masked the grape’s natural charm If producers wish to explore these more experimental styles judges suggested it could be worth considering blends that include some of the ancient Other highlights included several Sui Lieviti (on the lees) wines which stood out for their complexity and balance noting some fascinating examples that expressed distinct terroir characteristics they were pleased to find that non-vintage and vintage wines were quite evenly matched in quality Check back here on 31 March to read the full results. Sign up to our newsletter to be the first to read our latest features and reviews, get exclusive offers and learn about upcoming events. The IWSC is delighted to return to Conegliano Valdobbiadene, one of Italy’s most prestigious sparkling wine regions, for its third Global Judging event of 2025. Perched in the picturesque hills of Conegliano-Valdobbiadene – a UNESCO World Heritage Site – lies Masottina a family-run winery that now spans 220 hectares of vineyards The winery takes its name from an old stone inscription Masottina winery was developed by second-generation winemaker Adriano Dal Bianco – now company CEO and head winemaker are the family’s third generation involved group CEO and head winemaker at Masottina (centre) a hilly subzone in the southeast of the DOCG is where the Dal Bianco family’s most prized vines are grown Rising from 60 to 170 metres above sea level lower-than-average rainfall and rich morainic soils result in high-quality Glera grapes Levante Prosecco Conegliano-Valdobbiadene Superiore DOCG Extra Dry This vintage wine sourced from 60-year-old east-facing vines in Rive di Ogliano is known for its strong fruity aroma enhanced by 13g/l residual sugar and extended lees contact Awarded a Gold medal (95 points) at the Decanter World Wine Awards 2024 the 2023 vintage of Levante was praised for its ‘exquisite purity of white pear mango and a sparkle of mint which broadens out on the palate Persistent and frothy with a lasting flinty finish.’ Ponente Prosecco Conegliano-Valdobbiadene Superiore DOCG Brut from a southwest-facing vineyard in Ogliano offers notes of thyme and verbena with a chalky core has a zesty finish and works impressively well as an aperitif Named after the historic centre of Conegliano Masottina’s ContradaGranda collection uses grapes from across the DOCG ContradaGranda Prosecco Conegliano-Valdobbiadene Superiore DOCG Extra Dry NV ContradaGranda Extra Dry is a softer expression with an elegant and delicate character of apricots ContradaGranda Prosecco Conegliano-Valdobbiadene Superiore DOCG Brut NV it has a fresh and savoury aftertaste with lees complexity The 2024 harvest season for Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco has concluded closing out a year marked by unpredictable weather that led to a slight decline in yields compared to 2023 which began in mid-September and finished in early October was about a week later than the usual schedule 2023 followed a more typical harvest timeline with activities generally completed by late September 3.7 million ‘Rive,’ and 1.1 million Superiore di Cartizze The 2024 season was further complicated by a sudden surge in heat in mid-July with temperatures peaking above 35°C and warm nights around 20°C This made it challenging to maintain ideal acidity levels in the grapes the cool nights and light rain in September helped balance the sugar and acidity ensuring the grapes developed an ideal aromatic profile while slightly reduced (down between 3% and 5% from the previous year) supporting high production volumes without the impact of such weather extremes is believed to be linked to climate change and poses significant challenges to viticulture in the region This is affecting all aspects of grape production with one major concern being the risk of micro-landslides particularly on the steep slopes of the Rive the Consorzio has introduced initiatives to identify high-risk areas and implement natural solutions to protect the ciglioni (small grassy terraces) where no specific climate change initiatives were highlighted reflecting a growing need for adaptive measures as weather patterns become less predictable The addition of early warning systems in vineyards further illustrates the proactive stance being taken this year The potential of the 2024 harvest will be assessed tomorrow (25 October) during a tasting of the base wines professor of oenology at the University of Naples Federico II and former president of the OIV The Consorzio will also participate in the Vite in Campo Eroica event on 26 October where discussions will focus on innovation and policies to preserve the heritage of Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG AWL announces creation of new global win... 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Vergelegen – continuity and change on the Schapenberg Talking innovation and opening doors with LWC Koshu brings flavour of Japan to London Reh Kendermann: Sales Manager UK In the unspoilt landscape of Valdobbiadene Valdo has been producing exceptional sparkling wines since the 1920s Founded in 1926 as the Society Anonima Vini Superiori and purchased by Sergio Bolla in 1938 the family-owned company has developed an impressive knack for making Proseccos of real individuality and style: fruit-driven without being cloying; structured without being austere; and refreshing to the core – that’s quite a knack a 19th-century farmhouse nestled close to the famed Cartizze area of Valdobbiadene Yet Valdo is far more than simply a reliable source of high-quality bubbly One of Valdobbiadene’s foremost innovators and pioneers Valdo released its first traditional-method label in late 2005 a game-changer in the world of Italian sparkling wine: Valdo Numero 10 Metodo Classico Valdobbiadene DOCG While the vast majority of Prosecco is made via the tank method Numero 10 instead undergoes a secondary fermentation in bottle and is matured in Valdo’s cellars for at least six months after disgorgement The result is a wine of tremendous purity and elegance The secret to its exceptional depth and character generations of expertise and all the benefits of the labour-intensive traditional method play their part grown in the calcareous soils of Valdobbiadene; the vineyards sit on southeast-facing slopes 250 metres above sea level These exceptional raw materials are then transformed into Valdo Numero 10 as the wine ages on its lees and autolysis slowly works its magic For Valdo’s first traditional-method label Valdo Numero 10 Metodo Classico Valdobbiadene DOCG grown in the calcareous soils of Valdobbiadene the family set out to create a second traditional-method label: Vigna Pradase Metodo Classico Valdobbiadene DOCG Yet the project would take many years to come to fruition; it began with the restoration of Casa Valdo The villa stands among 1.5ha of 40-50-year-old vines including various Glera clones as well as the treasured indigenous varieties Bianchetta undulating terrain offers excellent drainage and mineral-rich making it the perfect place to craft site-specific Single-vineyard Vigna Pradase blend uses at least 85% Glera Tonda and Glera Lunga the single-vineyard Vigna Pradase blend was born: at least 85% Glera Tonda and Glera Lunga According to Valdo’s oenologist Gianfranco Zanon this trio of traditional Prosecco varieties – little-used today – add structure and freshness to the cuvée This traditional technique allowed winemakers of the past to adapt to the different conditions of each vintage Vigna Pradase pairs this tradition with the benefits of modern technology such as a cool fermentation in stainless steel to extract maximum freshness and flavour from the grapes before the wine’s secondary fermentation in bottle The wine is then aged on its lees for at least 24 months before disgorgement The Vigna Pradase style is understated and refined – a wine that expresses its single-vineyard origins with razor-sharp precision: impeccably fresh The bouquet is open and complex: aromas of white peach almonds and jasmine rise gracefully out of the glass ripe acidity and a complex palate with notes of brioche make Vigna Pradase perfectly suited to food pairing – although it can also make a very decadent sundowner Casa Valdo has six exquisitely furnished rooms that can be reserved by guests Now, the Bolla family has decided to welcome oenophiles to Casa Valdo Expertly restored to its original grandeur the villa offers an unforgettable experience in the heart of Veneto Six exquisitely furnished rooms can be reserved at the property each named after one of Valdo’s renowned wines Amid some of the region’s most picturesque countryside Casa Valdo is a paradise for lovers of the great outdoors and the perfect place to come back to after hiking or cycling through the hills of Valdobbiadene Casa Valdo is a destination which combines two great Italian passions Fregonese’s goal is to walk daily to reduce his weight from 140 kilograms to 90 after years of long hours and “convivial obligations” added to his waistline but being mayor meant I no longer did any sport or physical activity,” Fregonese told the outlet also because you eat and drink well here and so it’s not easy to follow a diet.” Fregonese oversees the town with 10,000 residents which is known for its prosecco manufacturing “I enjoy an occasional glass of prosecco when in company but it was more the food and the irregular eating hours,” he revealed it was an effort to walk and breathe and my knee and back were hurting I am otherwise healthy.” His friends joked that he should focus on his weight loss during his re-election campaign which worked in his favor as Fregonese defeated his political opponents with 67% of the vote via GIPHY When someone scrawled the word panzone (Italian for “tubby”) on a town wall Fregonese saw it as a sign to get back in shape but then I decided to combine the two,” the mayor said and this included a 250-meter uphill hike for which 45 residents initially joined him “The week after we got 113 and last week it was 215 and 12 dogs," the mayor continued "People come to support me in my goal and I would say about 10% use the opportunity to ask me questions But the majority come to walk too and chat with others." "It is very motivating as I wouldn’t do it alone – it would be too boring and I am too lazy," Fregonese added. “Maybe in the future, but for now it’s just walking.” Fregonese wrote in one of his Instagram posts 5.2 km and 250 meters of overall elevation travelled in 1 hour and 5 minutes with a 10 minute stop in San Floriano to listen to the Jazz Trio: Rob Daz on trumpet Max Ravanello on susaphone and Jacopo Zanette on render and percussion," he added in the caption referring to a jazz band that joined him and the residents in one fo the walks Representative Image: Science has taken strides toward bolstering mental strength Representative Image: Anxiety can manifest in many different ways. Canva Olivia Remes is a PhD Candidate at the University of Cambridge This article first appeared on The Conversation. You can read it here. This article originally appeared four years ago doctors were wondering why she was still on crutches after over a year King’s health was deteriorating, with muscles tearing and joints weakening, including her spine. After ten years and over 20 surgeries, she was officially diagnosed with hypermobile Ehler's-Danlos syndrome (hEDS) a genetic disorder that weakens connective tissues between the joints when a doctor tried to remove the protective Halo brace from her head her skull nearly fully detached from her body internally her head was nearly decapitated from the inside “I flew my chair back to keep gravity from decapitating me My neurosurgeon had to hold my skull in place with his hands My right side was shaking uncontrollably,” she told reporters She had emergency surgery to fuse her skull back to her spine after additional years of physical therapy King is now fully able to stop worrying about spinal connection issues “I’m literally a human statue,” she said But that doesn’t mean I’ve stopped living.” surgeons had to permanently fuse King’s entire spine from the base of her skull down to her pelvis She cannot even move her head in any direction But that’s not stopping her from enjoying and experiencing life My friends screamed and clapped and cheered like wild They were celebrating everything I’ve survived,” King recalled “I’m still learning what my new body can do And I’m always surprised by what I can still accomplish.” One can admire King’s determination to not let her medical issues get in the way of trying to live her life to the fullest. It’s not easy. There are studies that link lack of mobility to an increase of clinical depression King didn’t just have to battle her body to live Heres some shit that i had to figure out for myself that really helps my #ehlersdanlossyndrome #hypermobility #hypermobileehlersdanlossyndrome #ehlersdanlossyndromecheck #elhersdanloswarrior It took a lot of time and work for Megan King to bowl again But while she had more gutter balls than most people have in their lives that didn’t stop her from knowing she had more frames to roll Sydney Stoner's lie to her physician got her the treatment she needed the doctors struggled to complete it as they found a five millimeter tumor blocking the pathway to her colon she was diagnosed with Stage 4 bowel cancer The average woman doesn’t get regular colon cancer screenings until age 45 Had Stoner not lied to her primary care physician "Doctors said I was too young but I probably would have died before I made it to the screening age of 45,” she told The Daily Mail According to University of California Davis and other sources colorectal cancer is the number one cause of cancer death for men under 50 and number two for women in the same age range people born between 1981 and 1996 for some reason have twice the risk of developing colorectal cancer than people born in 1950 Doctors and scientists haven’t found out exactly why there is an uptick in colorectal cancer diagnoses within younger people but the fact that it’s become more common is true and troubling Stoner is one of the luckier younger people that got her diagnosis early enough that it wasn’t a death sentence She was able to get the tumors growing in her colon and her liver surgically removed and is considered stable after 23 rounds of chemotherapy however much of her recovery and healing would’ve been less intense had her doctors originally listened and she got treated correctly right away Stoner has since encouraged others to argue and fight for their health Stoner's torso after a successful surgery.Photo credit: @sydneystonershelton “I know it's difficult but keep advocating for yourself because no one else is going to get that done for you,” she said Find someone to listen to you because I know people that were diagnosed at 18 years old The screening age needs to be lower or there shouldn't be one at all.” If you don’t feel you’re being heard by your doctor, there are some ways to help further advocate for yourself and get the treatment you need Bring a family member or partner with you to the doctor to help act as your “lawyer” to advocate for help and as a witness to your pain Prepare yourself for each appointment with questions ready to ask and be prepared to be vulnerable with your doctor to really drive home what you’ve been experiencing If you don’t agree with what your doctor is diagnosing and you feel like your concerns aren’t being heard tell them that directly and ask for further clarification if you have further questions If you’re not making progress after two to three visits you could consider finding a new physician Bringing a family member to your doctor's appointment could help you ensure that your needs are met.Photo credit: Canva While it’s recommended to follow your doctor’s advice it’s also important to speak out for yourself and advocate for proper care if something still doesn’t feel right A new gum can drastically reduce the spread of flu but can also prevent the spread of oral herpes simplex This is considered a huge breakthrough in that seasonal influenza epidemics cause economic losses exceeding $11.2 billion each year in just the United States alone over two-thirds of the global population is infected with HSV-1 (herpes) as it is highly contagious Henry Daniell and his team at the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Dental Medicine created the chewing gum with an Australian pea plant Lablab purpureus This plant naturally contains an antiviral trap protein called FRIL that can neutralize certain viral loads that are present in our mouths and saliva when we are infected Daniell had been working on a gum to prevent viral spread of diseases since the COVID-19 pandemic with the reasoning that most people catch viral disease through oral contact of some kind rather than from the nasal cavity After testing alongside their Finnish colleagues the researchers found that 40 milligrams of the pea plant bean powder within a two-gram gum tablet could reduce the spread of viral loads of two herpes simplex viruses (HSV-1 and HSV-2) and two influenza A strains (H1N1 and H3N2) by 95% This means that if you are infected with these virus strains chewing this gum has a 95% chance of preventing you from infecting someone else that you are talking to Daniell is also working on another gum for humans and a possible feed for birds that contain the bean powder to curb the spread of bird flu You cannot be too careful when trying to prevent the spread of the flu.Photo credit: Canva While this gum isn’t on the market yet, there are ways to help significantly prevent the spread of flu during the peak seasons of infection. Some of these may be common sense, but a review is never a bad thing If you or someone in your house has the flu be sure to regularly wash your hands with hot water to kill germs before you handle anything Cough or sneeze into a tissue or in the crook of your elbow to prevent droplets of saliva and mucus from hitting other people or objects Do your best to limit contact with other people face-to-face and wear a mask if you do - YouTubeyoutu.be until this gum is further proven effective and placed into the market the best way to prevent the spread is to make it harder for the virus to infect you in the first place The best way to do that is to get an annual flu vaccination at your local pharmacy or physician’s office Contacting your doctor or pharmacist can help direct you to the best option near you Lifting weights can strengthen your body and your mind a study done in January 2025 is showing something that helps your body can help keep your brain healthier The results of research at State University of Campinas (UNICAMP) in São Paulo Brazil found that weight training and resistance exercise not only strengthens and builds up muscles in the body but prevents parts of the brain from atrophying The scientists gathered 44 participants with mild cognitive impairment a condition that indicates a higher risk of developing dementia and is a sign of possible Alzheimer’s disease in the future After six months of weight training twice per week the participants not only showed improvement in their memories and recall but also showed protection against atrophy in the hippocampus and precuneus the parts of the brain associated with Alzheimer’s disease “We already knew that there would be a physical improvement but we wanted to see the effect of weight training on the brains of older people with mild cognitive impairment,” said Isadora Ribeiro weight training is a strong ally against dementia even for people who are already at high risk of developing it.” the participants in the study were given MRI tests to see if their brains showed any physical changes The participants that were given the twice-weekly weight training regiment saw their hippocampuses remain the same size or even grow along with showing significant neuron growth The control participants that didn’t train with weights had worse brain parameters than when the experiment started six months prior This confirmed the researchers’ hypothesis: weight training stimulates the production of neurons and reduces inflammation in the body Big Brain GIF by Jay SprogellGiphy whether weight training or aerobic activity is known to increase levels of a chemical involved in brain cell growth It can also mobilize anti-inflammatory T-cells the more pro-inflammatory protein that is released in the body the greater the chance of developing dementia accelerating the neurodegenerative process and forming dysfunctional proteins that eventually kill neurons.” The result of this study shows a possible inexpensive treatment plan for older adults that have mild cognitive decline compared to other options the new anti-amyloid drugs approved in the United States indicated for the treatment of dementia and for people with mild cognitive impairment as we’ve shown is the case with weight training not only in preventing dementia but also in improving mild cognitive impairment.” Weight lifting not only provides a brain boost but is highly recommended for people to commit to as they age Resistance training helps keep muscles from atrophying as we get older It could be the key for some older people to continue to live independently So it appears that weight training is not just good for your body But there are some people who either cannot afford a membership to their local gym or cannot make the time to dedicate to making a trip there there are plenty of options to get decent resistance training at home There are plenty of exercises a person can do at home or during breaks at the office while standing in place or seated in a chair with dumbbells or resistance bands that you can find on YouTube If you cannot find or afford proper weights or resistance bands many of these exercises can be done with soup cans - YouTubeyoutu.be So the next time you struggle to get out of bed to workout but with many still struggling and dealing with it looking and not finding the thing that can properly kick it to the curb the trauma might not just be trapped in your brain The solution might not be an oral medication or a brain exercise The key to unlocking this modern problem could come from a doctor in the 1970s If you’re going through trauma and talk therapy isn’t cutting it A post on X has been going viral discussing Dr. Peter Levine and somatic therapy Levine was studying wild animals and asked: How do wild animals process their trauma one can wonder why no one had looked into this before and by modern day standards wild creatures tend to experience more threats and trauma than we do most of us don’t go through day to day risking your life for food or becoming food for some other animal So how do these animals process a near death experience Levine noticed that after surviving a traumatic event then a period of deep breathing before getting up and going about their day These animals saw their trauma as a physical problem rather than just a mental one They processed trauma as a part of the mind and the body The vagus nerve plays a crucial role in the theory and practice of Somatic Experiencing Try this one simple exercise with Peter and Deepak to calm yourself and start healing from the past #BreathWork #SomaticExperiencing #TraumaRecovery #VagusNerve #MindBodySpirit #HealingJourney #PeterLevine #DeepakChopra #MentalHealthAwareness #SelfHealing #TraumaTherapy #EmotionalWellness #HolisticHealth #MindfulnessPractice #CalmYourMind #StressRelief #HealFromThePast #TherapeuticBreathing #MentalHealthMatters #InnerPeace Current somatic experiencing (SE) practices typically involve a practitioner helping a patient allow their body to tremble to let the pent up stress and energy go when recalling a traumatic event Many people who commit to this practice allows people to address their past trauma and literally “shake it off” then recenter themselves to the safe This holistic approach has been used to aid people suffering from trauma - YouTubeyoutu.be If you don’t believe talk therapy is working ask your treatment team to see if somatic experiencing could help you but if your trauma has become a recurring stumbling block in your life it might be worth exploring options to attack the issue through mind and spirit to achieve relief and move forward Shake It Off Wet Dog GIF by BuzzFeedGiphy Listening to music really does make workouts go by faster (or at least feel like it) A study is showing the people who do intense workouts without headphones or other distractions actually experience time much slower during their exercise than people who incorporate entertainment or competition in with their workout session 33 physically active people went on three different cycling trials on an exercise bike The first trial was a solo biking session without distractions the second trial was with a virtual avatar on the bike’s screen and the third session was a game in which they needed to race a virtual opponent they were asked to estimate a 30 second time period The results showed across all three trials that the participants didn’t showcase any differences in perception of time before and after the exercise but showed disparity during the cycling workouts All three trials had the participants experience slowness in their perceptions of time and didn’t show much of a difference regarding whether there was a virtual element or not The warped perception was credited not to cycling itself but to how focused the individuals were on the task at hand along with the discomfort that comes with strenuous training creating a heightened awareness of each moment,” said Andrew Edwards first author of the study and a professor of psychology at Canterbury Christ Church University “That makes time feel like it’s dragging.” You know the old phrase “time flies when you’re having fun” it’s perceiving each moment much longer than in reality & it feels glorious 🌞🌞🌞☘️ #runtok #running #runningmotivation #runcommunity Edwards even followed this study up with an additional one studying professional soccer players and their training habits the results found that the players enjoyed the workouts that involved them playing soccer and drills with their teammates finding those activities much shorter and quicker than watching game film for analysis or cardio training “If time feels slower, workouts may feel longer and less enjoyable. Making exercise more engaging could help people stick with it,” Edwards said to The Guardian “Repetitive or unenjoyable exercise might enhance this time-slowing effect while distractions or enjoyment might reduce it.” what can you do when your workout just drags and drags music through some headphones or watching a show on a tablet can help make cardio workouts on the treadmill or elliptical go by much faster and easier but doing it with a friend will not only give you a spot for heavier lifts Just make sure you’re still aware of your surroundings and don't get too distracted if you’re running on the streets outside or are in a crowded gym Working out with friends also makes exercise more enjoyable (and feel quicker).Photo credit: Canva When it comes to chores like sweeping and washing dishes, listening to music or podcasts can help pass the time. Folding laundry and other menial tasks like that can be done while the TV plays in the background, too. If you’re doing an elaborate project, invite your friends over for a “chore hang” to keep you company while you commit to your task or errand this is my new favorite song to listen to while doing house chores 😂 #homemaker #homemakertiktok #goodhousekeeping #christianwife #householdchores Just know that exercise and many other parts of life can feel like a boring eternity but there are plenty of opportunities and people out there to help make the time fly by It's hard to cope when you feel like an imposter Ever had the feeling that you can't quite live up to the expectations on which you've sold yourself As described in the 2019 article, "Impostor Phenomenon Measurement Scales: A Systematic Review," "The impostor phenomenon is a pervasive psychological experience of perceived intellectual and professional fraudulence." Some of the key points in the article reiterate fear of being exposed as "frauds—with a perceived inability to replicate their success This fear exists despite evidence of ongoing success." their mind tells them they simply got lucky and tricked the world (Interestingly, it's the opposite of a phenomenon called the Dunning-Kruger effect where a person with average expertise and abilities will OVER-estimate and represent themselves In this modern age, where many people are prone to scrolling Instagram and TikTok at an alarming rate, some might feel insecure as they compare their real lives to online curated "highlight reels." It's common, actually, and can result not only in FOMO but also in the fear that if people knew the "real" you—the one behind the Insta story—they might think you're not all you're cracked up to be In the Psychology Today article "Imposter Syndrome Revisited" by clinical psychologist Sauer-Zavala makes sure to note what Imposter Syndrome isn't: "Despite what social media might suggest imposter syndrome isn’t just feeling nervous before a big moment It’s a deep-seated belief that you don’t truly deserve your achievements—and that sooner or later Sauer-Zavala explains how the syndrome might present itself Some inflicted by it are such perfectionists that they feel they can't make mistakes This might cause them to work constantly—never breaking for a social life or even a meal Others experience "avoidance," which might cause them to "hold back from opportunities because failure would 'confirm' you don’t belong." And some simply can't hear praise being bestowed onto them The good news is that these feelings can be conquered And it’s one that thrives in isolation and self-doubt—but shrinks in the face of evidence and action," says Sauer-Zavala Emotion Feeling GIF by QuiltGiphy If one can grasp that this feeling is common in "high-achievers," this could give them comfort that they're in good company "Imposter syndrome often hits hardest when you’re growing or stepping into new territory—which means it’s actually a sign of progress." Sauer-Zavala describes this as "a place where you store praise Retrain your mind to realize that the fear you're FEELING is a normal part of trying something new try: I’m in the process of growing into this role." She stresses the importance of sharing the self-doubts with others me too,' which helps dissolve the illusion that you’re alone in this." it was just luck,' try: 'Thank you—I worked really hard on that.'" A potentially compelling thing to note is that therapists themselves often feel this way, especially with the extra stress of helping others feel better. On a subreddit r/therapists, someone begins the discussion "You (Probably) Don't Have Imposter Syndrome." "If you have less than 5 years of full-time experience providing therapy and you feel insecure Imposter syndrome is when you feel insecurity that is disproportionate to your experience and skill level Your brain has correctly identified that this is a very hard job that even people with 30 years of experience have not mastered You need to do more therapy to become more confident Psychologist - Free of Charge Creative Commons Notepad 1 imagewww.thebluediamondgallery.com The comment section was filled with people expressing gratitude, as they too were experiencing these feelings. One writes, "Appreciate you normalizing that experience!" OP's words could apply to most people, not just therapists. Bottom line: no matter what your profession, try to give yourself a break or even an occasional pat on the back. Feelings aren't facts, and it's important to remember that. The Independent's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn commission. Why trust us? From celebrity brands and budget bubbles to luxury labels these are the proseccos to stock up on for Christmas it offers crisp orchard fruit and vivacious bubbles that bring mountain-fresh vibes from the Venetian hills with a touch of lime and apricot on the finish vibrant and refreshing all come to mind while enjoying the lively mousse it’s difficult to argue against that sentiment Tesco’s prosecco features notes of white peach This elegant sparkler is a standout find from the premium vineyards of the Valdobbiadene hills with just the right balance of fruit and acidity The approachable alcohol percentage with the dry profile makes it easy-going but with enough complexity to intrigue with each sip from some of the best vineyards in the Prosecco Superiore DOCG vibrant bubbles and aromas of apple and pear as well as lively floral and citrus notes it is everything you could want from a prosecco crisp finish makes each sip as refreshing as the last and it pairs perfectly with mature cheeses and cured meats crafted through natural fermentation from a fourth-generation family winery This extra-dry sparkler showcases fragrant notes of jasmine alongside a creamy mousse and a subtle mineral touch It consistently outperforms more-expensive competitors being awarded a host of competition medals The Bresolin brothers are pursuing the admirable craft of organic wine and their silvery prosecco shines with straw-yellow highlights and fine bubbles – it really is intriguing in the glass Expect a fragrant nose of fresh apple and acacia blossom it finishes with a unique touch of salty minerality a subtle earthy quality throughout and refreshing salinity to the aftertaste you’d be a fool not to enjoy this alongside seafood and this Kylie Minogue fizz might surprise you avoiding the cloying and synthetic pitfalls that are the downfall of so many proseccos Made from a blend of glera and pinot noir grapes in the Veneto region this super dry and refreshing rosé fizzes with flavours of fresh strawberries balanced beautifully by background floral notes The soft pale pink hue and charming heart design on the bottle – not to mention the aura of Kylie glamour – make it perfect for parties inspired by the legendary love story of Romeo and Juliet Made from 100 per cent glera grapes and produced using the Charmat method vivacious and brimming with orchard fruits and a touch of citrus This pleasant tang overlaps into a pleasing mineral finish Being so food-friendly and emitting lovey-dovey vibes this is perfectly placed alongside a romantic home-cooked meal this bottle offers a perfect balance between prosecco styles pear and apple notes deliver residual sweetness but there’s also plenty of fizz and crisp citrus bite and the fresh fragrance keeps you coming back without taking the character in an extreme direction – it’s just quality fizz that’s absolutely mastered the balance organic glera sparkler with a floral bouquet nose that’s taken over by ripe peach Pineapple and cantaloupe bring a tropical punch but there’s also plenty of dry minerality the intense effervescence and the creamy texture Freixenet has some tremendous releases that often represent some of the best-value fizz on supermarket shelves but here we have substance as well as style it’s perfect for having a special glass of something without spending big Everyone’s favourite talk show host has been behind some super wines for years now Norton’s prosecco is extra-dry with 100 per cent glera grapes from Italy’s Veneto and Friuli Venezia Giulia regions finer bubbles in the glass and a rising aroma of white flowers and acacia that’s particularly inviting The first sip justifies all the awards it has won as green and red apples star in a palate that stands out as sublimely light The perfect kiss of sweetness lurks in the background but it’s so crisp that finishing the bottle is dangerously easy Ms Parton’s prosecco was launched just this year and features a pale straw-yellow hue and fine bubbles The stone fruit aroma of peach and apricot is very seductive – on the palate these fruit-forward notes evolve into creamy orchard fruits with acidic zing There’s a lot going on but the balance ends up exactly where it needs to be: bright and lovable the contents can’t back up this level of glamour Produced from premium Valdobbiadene grapes this prosecco delivers a luxurious blend of green apple It’s a complete package – think fine bubbles It’s a Drinks Business Prosecco Masters 2021 gold medal winner Le Colture is a family winery slap bang in the middle of Italy’s prosecco country this Prosecco Superiore di Cartizze DOCG offers a masterclass in sparkling wine with 500 years of winemaking expertise behind it perfumed aromas of orange blossom and rose Joining those rich and ripe fruits are savoury lees notes and a saline core which is why this is a benchmark of premium prosecco This is another fruit-forward prosecco rosé that’s restrained with its sweetness The glera and pinot noir blend brings delicate strawberry raspberry and red cherry flavours to the fore refreshing dryness and fruity sweetness in harmony It’s easy to love and would be ideal with antipasti or light dishes such as fish and tomato-based sauces I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our Privacy notice It may be an Italian tipple, but prosecco has certainly become something of a British icon – it’s a must-have on girl’s nights out and celebrations, and it doesn’t go amiss with visitors when there’s a chilled bottle in the fridge. We love it so much here in the UK, that it’s actually the nation’s favourite sparkling wine you might well find yourself wondering why it’s so popular So many bottles fall by the wayside for two reasons: they’re either cloying and sweet or there’s nothing to them you’ll find yourself waving the flag for prosecco – just in time for Christmas Prosecco offers a range of styles, from dry to sweeter variations, often showcasing notes of apple, pear and citrus – bottles can often set you back less than their champagne counterparts Here, our curated selection covers it all, from affordable gems to luxury fizz Let’s pop that cork and dive straight in – it’s Christmas 11 best champagnes to make celebrations go off with a bang 9 best pét nat wines for a naturally sparkling tipple 13 best vegan wines to toast all things plant-based Each bottle was chilled in the fridge to between 6C and 9C the sparkling wine was allowed to sit in the glass for 10 minutes to open up and warm slightly to the ideal drinking temperature of 8C to 13C before tasting Only the ones that impressed us the most made it into our final line-up We taste-tested each of these proseccos at the ideal drinking temperature of 8-13C in order to reach our expert verdicts Although this bottle is currently sold out online you may be able to find it in your local Majestic store Aidy Smith is an award-winning TV presenter, broadcaster and journalist. He is the presenter of Amazon Prime’s award-winning drinks-themed travel series The Three Drinkers and is frequently heard across TV and radio. Seek out more of his drinks discoveries at @Sypped Read the labels carefully – all prosecco should be made largely from the glera grape and hail from certain areas of the Veneto and Friuli Venezia Giulia regions of northern Italy with each bottle falling very close to that sweet £10 mark Ultimately, there can only be one top spot. Based on its mid-tier price point offering something special in terms of taste, approachability and key flavour, Il Como prosecco brut brings the medal home this time these bubbles flourish with orchard fruits and a succulently crisp finish For more sparkling vinos, check out our review of the best pét nat wines taste-tested by an expert","description":"From celebrity brands and budget bubbles to luxury labels Almost 3,000 at the Prosecco Run and Prosecchina on Sunday 4 December in Vidor (TV)In the race the Italians Giordano and Gatto and the Africans Lolkurraru Nearly 3,000 people registered for the Prosecco Run and Prosecchina for the international Fidal marathon of 21.097 km and the 10 km race open to all scheduled for Sunday 4 December in Vidor (TV) As many as 26 wineries will be crossed this year and there will also be a passage through the Benedictine Abbey of Santa Bona At the start there will be two heavyweights a woman who has written important pages both in running and in the duathlon Laura Giordano (Silca Ultralite Vittorio Veneto) and a young man now well established the 23 year old Treviso Giovanni Gatto (Quercia Trentingrana) who in the steeplechase has won Italian titles and tricolour medals as well as European and world finals among the under 20 and under 23 Obligatory favourites are the African athletes: in the men’s field there will be Kenyans Lengen Lolkurraru (Atl with a personal best of 1h05’22” on the half marathon already winner and on the podium in various running races (of different distances) all over Italy while in the women’s category the challenge for victory should be between the Ethiopian Asmerawork Bekele Wolkeba (Podistica Torino) also a protagonist this year of many international events personal best of 1h12’10” and the Kenyan Ester Wangui Waweru (Atletica Brugnera Friulintagli) winner of the Maratonina di San Biagio in October But the Prosecco Run will not only be characterised by kilometres and chronometers there will above all be the context of the event Valdobbiadene and Moriago della Battaglia.Today in the Benedictine Abbey of Santa Bona di Vidor Tommaso Razzolini the president of Tri Veneto Run (the organising company together with Maratona di Treviso) and other representatives of organisations partners and associations involved in the event which is also sponsored by the Association for the Heritage of the Prosecco Hills of Conegliano and Valdobbiadene.Those registered for the Prosecco Run for an overall total of 2940 (with registrations still open for the Prosecchina) while 32 % come from outside the ‘borders’ of Triveneto There are 23 foreign countries represented (Belgium while the regions with the largest number of participants are Emilia Romagna (with over 360 participants) followed by Lombardy (over 260).The Prosecco Run in addition to the spectacular scenery between Vidor will also offer a taste (in the true sense of the word) of the food and wine excellence of the territory There will be no shortage of wine goblets in the cellars crossed for ‘toasting on the run’ thanks to a race that will take participants through the vineyards but also right inside the wineries and farms casks and tables of the agritourisms.In Piazza Capitello in Vidor the event’s headquarters and arrival venue there will also be food trucks from the Osteria il Perbacco the Ponte Vecchio farm (cheeses) and the Specialistapoint (sports goods both Saturday and Sunday) and Alì Supermarkets stands the rangers of the Associazione Volontari d’Europa O.d.V – Federazione Nazionale Pro Natura di Sernaglia della Battaglia (National Federation of Pro Natura) will set up an exhibition: ‘Alla scoperta dei Palù del Quartier del Piave’ Overview of 2025 Giro d'Italia Women route for eight days 36th edition features mid-stage Cima Alfonsina Strada at Passo del Tonale on eight-day route with 939.6km and 14,000m of elevation gain Organisers of the 36th Giro d'Italia Women revealed the details of this year's race that will begin in Bergamo on July 6 and conclude at the Autodromo Enzo and Dino Ferrari in Imola on July 13.  The route will bring the peloton across 939.6km and 14,000m of elevation gain with a major mountain pass at Passo del Tonale an ascent that will mark the Cima Alfonsina Strada The race will begin with an individual time trial and include two flat stages The route does not include the famed Mortirolo, which was rumoured to make a potential comeback to the Giro d'Italia Women The offocial Giro d'Italia Women's route was presented at the Auditorium Parco della Musica Ennio Morricone in Rome on January 13, alongside the 108th men's Giro d’Italia route announcement The 2024 Giro d'Italia winner was on stage to comment on the route saying that it was open to different scenarios and potential overall winners Stage 1 profile for 2025 Giro d'Italia Women(Image credit: RCS Sport)Stage 1 map for 2025 Giro d'Italia Women(Image credit: RCS Sport)The race will begin with an undulating 13.6km time trial on the streets of Bergamo which will set the tone for the early general classification.  The route will offer some technical qualities Riders will race by the historic Città Alta with a slight uphill segment before descending to the finish line at Sentierone Stage 2 profile for 2025 Giro d'Italia Women(Image credit: RCS Sport)Stage 2 map for 2025 Giro d'Italia Women(Image credit: RCS Sport)The climbing will begin on the second day of racing on the relatively short 99km race from Clusone to a hilltop finish in Aprica.  A profile of the stage appears to show two parts of the race: a downhill section from the starting line into Lovere The peloton will cross the entire Val Camonica to Edolo before climbing to Aprica via the old road through Corteno Golgi sharp climb in Santicolo just a few kilometres from the finish The nearby Mortirolo ascent is not included in this year's event Stage 3 profile for 2025 Giro d'Italia Women(Image credit: RCS Sport)Stage 3 map for 2025 Giro d'Italia Women(Image credit: RCS Sport)The peloton will be climbing straight out of the gates on stage 3's 124km race from Vezza d'Oglio to Trento.  They will reach the peak of the Passo del Tonale (Cima Alfonsina Strada) at the 19km mark and then gently descend the remainder of the stage through Val di Sole and Val di Non Stage 4 profile for 2025 Giro d'Italia Women(Image credit: RCS Sport)Stage 4 map for 2025 Giro d'Italia Women(Image credit: RCS Sport)The peloton will face a second summit finish on stage 4's 156km race from Castello Tesino to Pianezze (Valdobbiadene).  The riders will take on an undulating and hilly stage where there are no flat sections and skirt the base of the Dolomiti Bellunesi to Belluno.  After navigating around Nevegal and leaving Lago di Santa Croce and Vittorio Veneto behind they will face the steep Muro di Ca’del Poggio.  The route then crosses the UNESCO Prosecco Hills before the final climb to Pianezze (11.2km at 7%) Stage 5 profile for 2025 Giro d'Italia Women(Image credit: RCS Sport)Stage 5 map for 2025 Giro d'Italia Women(Image credit: RCS Sport)Stage 5 is one for the sprinters with a flat 108km from Mirano into Monselice Stage 6 profile for 2025 Giro d'Italia Women(Image credit: RCS Sport)Stage 6 map for 2025 Giro d'Italia Women(Image credit: RCS Sport)It's back to climbing on stage 6 for a 144km race from Bellaria to Igea Marina.  A rolling stage that starts out flat before heading into the Romagna Apennines The final climb leads to the first pass over the finish line followed by a 15-km circuit with a climb to Mondavio before the finish Stage 7 profile for 2025 Giro d'Italia Women(Image credit: RCS Sport)Stage 7 map for 2025 Giro d'Italia Women(Image credit: RCS Sport)The peloton will tackle the queen stage and a third summit finish on stage 7's 157km race from Fermignano to Monte Nerone The route begins on rolling terrain leading toward Monte Nerone climbing its lower slopes to Pian di Trebbio the riders will tackle a succession of climbs to Moria Valico di Sitria and Valico di Croce Avellana.  The final stretch includes climbs to Frontone with the last 8km averaging over 8% to the finish at Monte Nerone Stage 8 profile for 2025 Giro d'Italia Women(Image credit: RCS Sport)Stage 8 map for 2025 Giro d'Italia Women(Image credit: RCS Sport)The peloton will reach the final stage with 138km from Forli to Imola It will not be an easy conclusion to this Giro d'Italia Women as the peloton will race along a demanding mid-mountain final course.  the riders will enter the site of the 2020 UCI World Championships circuit which includes the challenging climbs of Cima Gallisterna and Mazzolano.  with the finish inside the Autodromo Enzo and Dino Ferrari in Imola where the overall winner of the 2025 Giro d'Italia Women will be crowned Kirsten has a background in Kinesiology and Health Science She has been involved in cycling from the community and grassroots level to professional cycling's biggest races She began her sports journalism career with Cyclingnews as a North American Correspondent in 2006 Kirsten became Women's Editor – overseeing the content strategy race coverage and growth of women's professional cycling – before becoming Deputy Editor in 2023 This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Don’t miss the latest drinks industry news and insights Sign up for our award-winning newsletters and get insider intel and trends delivered to your inbox every week Local experts showcase how the unique soils of Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG elevate it to the level of the best sparkling wines of Italy—and from around the globe Across Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG Prosecco’s top-tier sparkling wine designation the vine-covered hillsides conceal one of the secrets behind this Italian appellation: the soil While vintners around the globe will rhapsodize about their soils the ground in Conegliano Valdobbiadene is extraordinary Formed by the simultaneous upward push of the African continent and glacial flows the most historic area for Prosecco production sits atop a checkerboard of rocky soil types in a “goldilocks” climate—ideal for producing the highly aromatic “There is not one specific soil that yields better quality of wine but it’s this variety and complexity that’s valuable to our region,” explains Dr a local agronomist and coauthor of the book The Terroirs of Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Wines The work of Tomasi and researcher Federica Gaiotti examines the particular elements of the region exposing in modern scientific terms what locals have known for generations—Conegliano Valdobbiadene’s one-of-a-kind topography and soils are uniquely suited to producing an incredible array of sparkling wines “Sometimes the morphology is more important than the soil and sometimes it’s the opposite,” says Tomasi referring to the intricate balance between the underground ecosystem of Conegliano Valdobbiadene and its climate Nestled between the towering Dolomites and azure Adriatic Sea the appellation lies in a pocket protected from extreme weather yet exposed to a wide range of temperatures Further complicating the pastoral landscape is an uncommon geological formation known as the “hogback,” a series of steep east-west slopes interspersed with narrow parallel valleys these steep sections of the appellation experience distinct weather patterns which led the entire area to be named a UNESCO world heritage site in 2019 These unique features have made Conegliano Valdobbiadene the dynamic heartland of Prosecco renewed focus on the terroir led the region to officially recognize 15 communes in 1969 allowing vintners to differentiate their wines based on terroir specificity and quality in an increasingly crowded marketplace The inherent complexity of Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore is formed by the area’s complex underground soil ecosystems which dictate the metabolism of each grapevine “We always have to examine the soils in relation to the amount of water and mineral nutrients that the vines can can find,” says Tomasi who notes that as the vines struggle and adapt in each microclimate their berries develop varying levels of aromatic compounds from the soils “This is the reason there are different aromatic compounds in the finished wines,” he says The area’s five signature soil types—glacial-based morainic and Cartizze limestone—each possess different water retention capacities and friable topsoils which combine to form the backbone of their respective wines even before vintage conditions such as rainfall and temperature come into play like the morainic soils near appellation’s eastern edge and rocky conglomerate soils along much of the hogback yield grapes with high concentrations of benzenoids and norisoprenoids the compounds responsible for spiciness and ripe fruit aromas in wine we have great aromas which are related to warm temperatures like norisoprenoids and also the monoterpenes,” says Gaiotti “That means that these grapes are rich in notes of ripe fruit and tropical fruit It’s not that these compounds don’t exist in other wines but they are more evident in these wines.”  The nuances between the fruit-driven wines made from vineyards on conglomerate soils and their neighbors emerge as a result of topographical and underground nuances “As you move through the appellation or toward Venice and also different soil temperatures,” says Tomasi So you can understand that the roots’ metabolisms are totally different.”  water-holding soil series that surrounds the appellation’s namesake village of Conegliano results in wines high only in the ripe-fruit compound norisoprenoids which is why finished Proseccos from this area are known for their lively vibrant fruit notes ranging from green apple to fresh citrus and honeyed tones clay-dominant marl soils lend the vines an aromatic complexity that’s highly different from its neighbors High water retention in the soils leads to the production of benzenoids resulting in wines that fuse balsamic characteristics with bright fruit and floral tones however lie over Conegliano Valdobbiadene’s “Grand Cru” village of Cartizze where limestone deposits—not unlike those of Champagne’s most fabled terroirs—combine with marls to yield highly aromatic and elegant wines soils based on ancient marine deposits allow for rapid drainage yet retain enough moisture to prevent hydric stress “The wines of Cartizze are more elegant compared to those grown on other soils,” says Tomasi it’s because the calcareous soils have some effect on the metabolism of the plant resulting in plants that promote the synthesis of aromatic compounds.”  Because the wines of Conegliano Valdobbiadene are always based on the native Glera variety these bottlings provide a crystal clear lens onto the region’s legendary terroirs With vivid freshness redolent of the verdant hillside terroir these wines offer far more sophistication than their mass-market peers wines labeled with the Prosecco Superiore Rive DOCG or Superiore di Cartizze DOCG make it easy to discover terroir-driven and specific bottlings from the area Vintners producing singular expressions of their terroir which are from one of 43 designated communes can opt to label their vintage-dated wines Prosecco Superiore Rive DOCG indicating the specific commune of origin on the label Superiore Rive wines must showcase the steep hillsides that inspired the appellation’s UNESCO designation in these designated communes small growers in Cartizze may opt to label their wines Superiore di Cartizze DOCG—the pinnacle of Prosecco quality—if the grapes are grown entirely within the 108-hectare commune Conegliano Valdobbiadene’s commune-driven labeling updates may sound Burgundian “The microclimate has a very important role in the quality of the wine,” says Tomasi where they’ve divided the area into more than 1200 climats but perhaps in the future we may be able to designate 200 or 300 different areas.” Conegliano Valdobbiadene’s near-infinite terroir nuances combine to yield wines that are far more than just Prosecco—it’s no wonder “superiore” is part of its official name Don’t miss the latest drinks industry news and insights—delivered to your inbox every week winemaker Nicole Marchesi has helped usher Far Niente into the future while honoring the legendary winery’s roots PDO Santorini’s distinctive volcanic terroir the exceptional qualities of its Assyrtiko grapes and the unique vine-growing methods employed by its winemakers all contribute to the unparalleled character of its wines Italian icon Florio has both pioneered and perfected the famous fortified wine in the town of Marsala Far Niente Wine Estates has built a portfolio of emblematic Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignons at every price point Learn more about how Provi simplifies the complex process of ordering and promoting wholesale alcohol between buyers SevenFifty Daily is an award-winning online magazine about the business and culture of the beverage alcohol industry covering all three tiers of the alcohol industry 2025 – Fireworks illuminating the night of Valdobbiadene: this is how the Antica Fiera di San Gregorio ended as repeatedly underlined by the organization in recent days which confirmed the Fiera di San Gregorio as an event of absolute reference for the agricultural world and for the entire area of ​​the Hills of Conegliano and Valdobbiadene 100,000 attendees were reached in the three days of the event developing an estimated direct and indirect spin-off of around 5 million euros A success achieved thanks to the many people who worked hard to make the event a success from municipal employees and more than 100 volunteers to over 300 exhibitors who enlivened Piazza Marconi Palazzo Celestino Piva and all the streets of Valdobbiadene with a rich program of proposals and events for all ages the collaboration with the reference associations of the agricultural sector was fundamental – Consorzio di Tutela del Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG Cia – which gave life to important technical events: the first Wednesday 12 March at 8:30 pm at the Celestino Piva Auditorium the last conference on the program will take place which will offer an interesting analysis on artificial intelligence with the meeting entitled “Ignore Artificial Intelligence (She won’t do the same to you)” The topic will be addressed in two parts: a first report on the topic of tourism with practical and concrete examples of how artificial intelligence systems are revolutionizing this field The second part will analyze how virtual and augmented reality affect manufacturing An event that reconfirms how the Antica Fiera di San Gregorio is capable of enhancing the economy and history of the territory guiding the many visitors on a unique journey through colors as demonstrated by the presence at the fair of the Municipalities of the Amalfi Coast (Furore Conca dei Marini and Minori) and the Municipality of San Gregorio Magno (SA) with which an important Friendship Pact has been established But “never rest on your laurels” seems to be the motto of the Valdobbiadene people: a few hours before the end of the event the organizational machine is already at work to give life to an even richer and more exciting 2026 edition ShareSaveLifestyleSpiritsHow The Rive Will Help You Understand The Complexities Of Conegliano-Valdobbiadene ProseccoBySusan H. Gordon, PhD, MFA Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights Gordon covers wines of Italy (esp Prosecco & Lazio) & east USFollow AuthorJun 25 08:24am EDTShareSaveThis article is more than 4 years old.The apex of a steep vineyarded hill in Farra di Soligo in the classic Prosecco-making zone of .. Topics included what communication about these wines so tightly tied to place might look like in this unpredictable year when the denomination changed from DOC to DOCG but the 2019 update has sharpened their definition to favor the most inaccessible territori Most immediately this meant the elimination of Barbisano in less-steep Pieve di Soligo near the denomination’s center in the Coneglianese area and the introduction of Costa/Collalbrigo in the hills two kilometers west of the city of Conegliano on the DOCG’s eastern edge "All vineyards that are not particularly pendenti [steep] have been excluded from the possibility of claiming the Rive typology," the disciplinare now reads a visibility award for the tenacious work these especially difficult terrains require Here’s quick context for the DOCG: more than one-third of its producers here make fewer than 500,000 bottles per year (almost a quarter make fewer than 2 million “Rive” is defined as a word of traditional use as a mention that distinguishes vineyards located in single municipalities or frazioni (an administrative term especially from the 1930s roughly used to tie singular towns to a nearby municipality) but it would not be possible to gather them in any other way It seems clear that Rive mentions are one path into a deeper understanding of the Prosecco wines that come from this DOCG So I spoke with consorzio president Innocente Nardi about how to begin thinking about these 43 designations so that we might better appreciate the complexities of the territorio of Conegliano-Valdobbiadene "A conversation about Rive has to begin from this concept,” says Nardi “As you can imagine it has a tie with the Latin term ripa." Dictionary-translated into English the Latin word is river or inclined riverbank: in this Prosecco-making zone it shapes into a place more mythical and personal a droppingly steep piece of land "that was specifically in relation to rivers these rive of rivers" but that last part now found only in imagination Within the Conegliano-Valdobbiadene zone there are no significant rive of rivers: the river most associated with here is the Piave which borders the DOCG to its west and south in parts that tend toward flatlands this concept in our dialect was identified with those especially steep parts where there were vineyards," says Nardi "In my grandparents' way of thinking la riva was the vineyard of a particularly steep hill which historically referred to the gardens inside monasteries and then took up a local meaning of vineyard planted close to people’s homes." making the denomination the largest glyphosate-free winemaking zone in Europe) it made forward-looking sense to sort out the great number of bottles by adding what were already locally understood differences to the legal base that is the DOCG’s disciplinare at that time was to enter a little deeper into this territory," Nardi says or two identities: Prosecco Superiore of Conegliano-Valdobbiadene [the Coneglianese band more or less across the denomination's southern half the Valdobbiadenese over the northwest] and the subzone of the Cartizze" all covered by those same 15 comuni As representatives of Conegliano-Valdobbiadene Prosecco 65 million bottles "all basically on the same level didn't express our diversity of territorio," says Nardi "The objective was to enter the territorio and explain the differences between vineyards in a part of the comune of Conegliano or Vittorio Veneto and those in a part of Valdobbiadene of Pieve di Soligo." The idea was to guide drinkers through this territorio that is not homogeneous to explain it through what varied within it "The same product isn't made in Valdobbiadene as is made in Conegliano "This isn't based on a quality logic it's tied to a logic of territorialità." Along with understanding this system of steep places that offer differences of both terrain and historic significance it's important to note that a Riva "is absolutely not a cru." Among the 2019 updates to the disciplinare is permission to use a “vigna” label designation to let Prosecco drinkers know when they are drinking from an especially prized and expressive site "but they allow us to understand that above all there are two zones let's call them that of Conegliano and that of Valdobbiadene with soil characteristics that in some aspects are the same and for some aspects are different," says Nardi the ‘ferretti’ [in San Pietro di Feletto in the Coneglianese] and the calcareous terrains of Valdobbiadene have the same historicity They are more or less the most historic terrains with the famous cordonate [those creased hogback hills recognized by UNESCO in 2019] that go from Vidor almost to Vittorio Veneto but a little before let's say at Tarzo." They have soils of conglomerate origin "almost the remains of the glaciers that created them," whose lower water retention lets the vigorous Glera vine "express itself in the best way suffering so it doesn't develop large yields." Instead which is essentially a morainic territory with loose soils," has allowed Glera to find another of its main identities Identified by their wines’ organoleptic characteristics the Rive can be thought of as a collection of climactic (and other as we’ll see below) tweaks within those two wider definitions: they give producers exact ways to talk about specificities across the 15 comuni "differences of soils but also average temperature "I want to introduce a word into this: resiliency I believe that when confronted by difficulty people have known how to respond to the difficulties of this territorio of the environment in which they live," says Nardi which is not the same in Valdobbiadene and Conegliano has helped create territorio-level differences which could seem slight for someone who sees them from a distance but for one who lives with them and who is a connoisseur and knows the dynamics they are important differences." To match the Veneto’s variation in dialects when it comes to wines places like "Valdobbiadene and so on have different ways to express themselves," says Nardi Conegliano and Vittorio Veneto had a great influence on winemaker schooling: "I'm speaking especially of the 1950s '70s," he says of the research doctrines of viticulture that from Conegliano reached into the denomination’s more marginal areas And "in the 1970s we had an exodus from the countrysides that was particularly significant in the Coneglianese and this has clearly conditioned that territorio." (He cites Zoppas in the heating-technology sector home-appliance giant Electrolux.) "Let's not forget that historically this territorio was poor." Are there historical place markers by grape variety grown for example in the zone of the Valdobbiadenese let's say the Valdobbiadenese in Vidor in the 1800s there was a presence of Verdiso which have a more important presence there than they do in the area of Conegliano above all." While the Prosecco variety ("which is queen” and which has been called Glera since the 2009 disciplinare changes) has long been cultivated throughout this zone in its areas with a slightly higher iron content in their soils — "there are the Felletti terrains Collalto also comes to mind" — one might glimpse a few more vineyards of red grapes than in the zone of Valdobbiadene "It's not by chance that we have an overlapping denomination the Colli di Conegliano DOC," explains Nardi for still white and red wines as testimony to that there was history for them but there was a history of this type." The village of Refrontolo "even if it's a niche culture," of Marzemino and the wine which was famously cited by Mozart's librettist Nardi notes that these differences are dictated by the progression of the mountainous terrains here though to base those methods on the zone's famous slopes is more complicated than it sounds it is easier to adopt training systems that are more more influenced by the proximity of the Scuola Enologica.” The city of Conegliano is the site of the first winemaking school of a politically united Italy — opened in 1876 with a mix of scientific and patriotic thinking it aimed to unite winegrowers and -makers in the Veneto and beyond under one umbrella of best practices tied to Italy's vast differences in grapes "In that area we have some vineyards that are perfect examples of Guyot of Sylvot," says Nardi — precisely because the steepnesses and twists that mark other areas are less severe here "I call it a more geometric cultivation where basically there developed this viticulture that among other things rarely sees the total uprooting of a vineyard and then a replanting." Instead producers there interpret those viticulture rules to fit their more unruly sites and plant a new vine only occasionally when it’s time to substitute for a single dead one there's basically a more historic vineyard more an ordered disorder." These two systems of thought and the variations between them along this varied territory "became a [UNESCO] patrimony of humanity thanks to exactly this let's call it mosaic that represents us And I think this is one richness of this territorio that we are able to have these two realities side by side." "This is one aspect that ties the denomination together," says Nardi "The second aspect is the obvious prevalence of Glera grown throughout the territorio The third aspect is tied to the fact that many aziende have developed their interests in practically all of the territory: there are many many producers that have their vineyards principally but at the same time have vineyards in Susegana And those of Valdobbiadene that now cultivate their own vineyards in the direction of Conegliano or Vittorio Veneto There is therefore an homogeneity of vision in the territorio and this is an extremely important aspect Remember that this territorio is one of the few in Italy where basically you see all 15 comune administrations sit around a table and adopt one inter-municipal regulation These are rules tuned to the cultivation of vines that are the same for all the comuni and this creates a culture of the territorio that is an identity of Conegliano-Valdobbiadene Prosecco." requiring components selected exactly so that there can be harmony and the Rive teach about this territorio because they teach about its soloist expressions and its blended ones But there are many waltzes and each is individually recognizable." zones that are a little colder and where acidity is preserved more easily," helping to give blends this denomination’s famous freshness — "acidity is the kingpin of these wines," says Nardi of their structure — especially in warmer years the seeking out of specificities so that those can be blended into harmonious wholes or bottled alone to showcase what role they might play are two ways to make Conegliano-Valdobbiadene Prosecco wines “that perhaps are not after all a contrast," Nardi reflects "They are two ways to view the territory." as they are generally very appreciated closer to home Here are seven that can find their way to you: Andreola “Mas De Fer” Rive Di Soligo Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG Extra-Dry Frozza Rive di Colbertaldo Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG Brut Marsuret Rive di Guia Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG Brut of Prosecco Superiore Conegliano Valdobbiadene confirms its partnership with 100Miglia a cultural tourist event for vintage cars that takes place among the historic hills that are a UNESCO World Heritage Site 100Miglia is an event of international resonance that sees the participation of over 60 Italian and foreign crews Organized in collaboration with the Consorzio Tutela Vino Conegliano Valdobbiadene and for the technical part with the Club Serenissima Storico di Conegliano the tour of roaring jewels on four wheels aims to offer visits tastings and unmissable activities dedicated to the discovery of the food and wine excellences of the area each of the owners of the historic cars will find Col Sandago: to welcome the guests in fact a cased bottle of the award-winning “Undici” Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG Rive di Collalto Dry chosen to represent the perfect welcome with its brilliant appearance straw yellow color and fine and persistent foam fruity and floral notes and its soft and harmonious taste The World Heritage Centre is at the forefront of the international community’s efforts to protect and preserve World Heritage partnerships for conservation Ensuring that World Heritage sites sustain their outstanding universal value is an increasingly challenging mission in today’s complex world where sites are vulnerable to the effects of uncontrolled urban development Our Partners Donate Take advantage of the search to browse through the World Heritage Centre information 该遗产位于意大利东北部，并包含部分普罗赛柯酒产地的葡萄园。当地的典型景观包括猪背岭、山坡上狭小的多草葡萄园、森林、小型村庄和农田。这片崎岖的土地历经人类几百年的开垦和改造。自17世纪以来，与山坡走向平行或垂直的狭窄葡萄园形成了独特的棋盘型景观。19世纪采用的“贝罗塞拉”葡萄栽培技术进一步丰富了当地景观的美学特征。 The Colline del Prosecco di Conegliano e Valdobbiadene in northeast Italy is an area characterised by distinctive hogback morphological system which provides a distinctive mountain character with scenic vistas and an organically evolved and continuing landscape comprised of vineyards the harsh terrain has both shaped and been adapted by distinctive land use practices They include the land and soil conservation techniques that comprise the viticultural practices using Glera grapes to produce the highest quality Prosecco wine the use of the ciglioni – the patterned use of grassy terraces used to cultivate areas with steep slopes – has created a distinctive chequerboard pattern with rows parallel and vertical to the slopes the specific training of the vines known as bellussera contributing to the aesthetic characteristics of the landscape The mosaic appearance of the landscape is a result of historical and ongoing environmental and land use practices and rows of trees that serve as corridors connecting different habitats small villages are scattered along the narrow valleys or perched on the crests Criterion (v): The Colline del Prosecco di Conegliano e Valdobbiadene is a viticulture landscape resulting from the interaction of nature and people over several centuries The adaptation and transformation of the challenging terrain of the hogback geomorphology has required the development of specific land use practices including: vineyard management by hand on steep slopes; the grassy terraces known as ciglioni stabilising the soils and vineyards; and the bellussera training system which was developed in the area about 1880 the vineyards contribute to a distinctive ‘chequerboard’ appearance with perpendicular rows of high vines the history of sharecropping in this area is also reflected in the landscape patterns The boundary of the property is of adequate size and contains the attributes of Outstanding Universal Value within a topographically distinct and intact landform Despite many changes and challenges posed by pests many of the attributes such as the vineyards ciglioni and architectural elements demonstrate a good state of conservation and the patches of forest have been maintained Ecological processes are critically important for the sustainability of the landscape and the vineyards although the state of conservation of some elements (particularly architectural and urban elements in the buffer zone) require improvement and climate change has accentuated the incidence of landslides The landscape could be vulnerable to irreversible change due to the pressures of production of Prosecco within a growing global market Agricultural and viticultural techniques for maintaining the integrity of the landscape are continuing The main attributes of the property relate to the distinctive landscape where nature and human history have shaped and been shaped by an adapted and specific system for viticulture and land use and are documented through sources such as inventories and cadasters and historical documents that demonstrate the introduction of the ciglioni and the operation of the sharecropping system from the first land registries in the 18th century The property and its attributes are subject to protection measures at national and local levels; and municipalities and professional associations have introduced additional safeguards through territorial planning tools and the formation of legal and voluntary charters The protection of the rural landscape is primarily guaranteed by the rules of the Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG that favour the maintenance of the vineyards ciglioni and other attributes that are fundamental for maintaining local traditions and to the protection of the agricultural biodiversity and associated ecosystem services Almost all of the property has been nominated to the National Register of Historical Rural Landscapes a programme developed by the Ministry of Agriculture for the protection of agricultural rural landscapes The forest vegetation is protected by the forest restrictions included in the National Code for Cultural Heritage as well as by the management plan of the Site of Community Interest (SCI) of the EU Natura 2000 network applicable to the area The buildings of historical and monumental value are all protected at national level by the Codice dei Beni Culturali e del Paesaggio (Cultural Heritage and Landscape Code) issued by Legislative Decree No state property and church-owned buildings that are more than 50 years old The legal protection could be further strengthened through the implementation of the Detailed Landscape Plan (Piano Paesaggistico di Dettaglio) (PPD) at the regional level; the implementation of Intermunicipal regulation of rural police (Regolamento intercomunale di polizia rural); and the full implementation of the ‘Technical rule - Articolo unico’ in all relevant municipalities The management of the site is primarily linked to the plans and planning processes developed by the local authorities – the Veneto Region and the Treviso Province – which support and guarantee the participation of all stakeholders through a specific Regional Law (No Construction of new production areas and buildings in the agricultural zone that are not strictly necessary for the working of agricultural land is not permitted The Management Plan requires further development As Prosecco’s highest quality tier, Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG continues to seek ways to differentiate itself from it’s more inexpensive neighbour the IWSC participated in an exclusive tasting of the regions sparkling wines in the foothills of the Dolomite mountains rising high above the Veneto plains which produce Prosecco DOC the towns of Conegliano and Valdobbiadene are located in these hills surrounding Conegliano Valdobbiadene where a more superior style of sparkling wine is produced.The winemakers and growers located around Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG's 15 communes must master the area's steep slopes and harsh environment to produce their wines It was these wines that the IWSC’s judges tasted and it was these same wines that were awarded an unprecedented 146 medals “It was exciting to have so many wines entered from the premium Rive and Cartizze categories Such wines are an incredibly small proportion of the total production but they are very important for showing the ambition and character that can be found in Prosecco Superiore," commented Sarah Abbott MW who headed the judging for the IWSC as a member of its Wine Judging Committee "It was great to have so many of these wines to judge and their quality and character is reflected in the medal tally.” and the depth of the diversity of the wines was widely praised by the judging panel.“The quality of the wines submitted show that the producers are really doing their job properly” added broadcaster and journalist David Kermode. “We have seen an incredible consistency across the board which explains the high number of medals awarded.” Using the IWSC’s clear and transparent scoring system each of the sparkling wines that were tasted were awarded points Wines given between 95-100 points were awarded a gold medal between 90-94 points was a silver medal and those that were scored between 85-89 points equated to a bronze medal.  Here we have highlighted 19 of our 2022 IWSC medal winners which all scored 93+ points:   Visit here to discover more on our 2022 Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore winners. Discover this New York region with these new reviews of delicious white wines from new and … Over 450 red, white and rosé sparkling wines from around the world were reviewed by Wine … Nearly 475 red and white wines from Oregon were reviewed by Wine Spectator senior editor … More than 150 wines from across the Brunello di Montalcino region of Italy were reviewed by … New reviews of well-priced Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, sparkling wine and more from … From Alsace to the Alps and beyond, explore these new reviews of Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling … ShareSaveCommentLifestyleTravelBellenda: The Essence Of Valdobbiadene Prosecco In Every PourByIrene S. Levine Levine is an award-winning travel and lifestyle journalist.Follow AuthorNov 28 11:11am ESTShareSaveCommentView of the Prosecco Hills As a wine enthusiast and successful entrepreneur and adventurous—willing to take risks and try new ideas These character traits permeate his family-owned winery in the prestigious Conegliano Valdobbiadene DOCG wine appellation as well as the family’s fun-loving approach to wine tourism and hospitality The Bellenda winery is located in Carpesica a tiny hamlet with just over 1,000 residents close to Vittorio Veneto a small city in northeast Italy (both in the province of Treviso in the Veneto region) has become one of the most glaring examples of tourism gone awry Carpesica offers visitors a counterpoint with its relaxed ambiance and unspoilt natural setting this area is famous as the site where the last battle between the Italian army and Austro-Hungarian troops took place during World War I This region is one of the most important producers of high-quality sparkling wines producing some eight million cases (100 million bottles) of Prosecco annually Compared to the Champagne region in France atop a sidecar with his brothers Luigi and Domenico by his side is prominently displayed on the Bellenda website Umberto explains it helps to capture the philosophy of the winery “I brought this concept back from my travels in the Orient,” he says “It originally derives from the adage of the Tre Scimmie (three monkeys): Do not look at what is contrary to fairness; do not listen to what is contrary to fairness; and do not say what is contrary to fairness.” The Cosmo family translated these thoughts into the world of Bellenda wines: “Accept challenges the Cosmo brothers’ father and grandfather sold their grapes to the local collective of winemakers this third generation of owners decided to grow their own grapes and to make wines but also to maintain their close and long-standing relationships with the local growers whose grapes they now purchase The brothers made another bold decision to return to the classic method of producing Prosecco with secondary fermentation taking place in the bottle rather than in tanks a method once widely used but largely abandoned after 1930 Sustainability is another core value of Bellenda the first fermentation takes place with indigenous yeast and the grass between and under the vines isn’t cut welcoming most insect species and encouraging biodiversity “Wine tourism is increasing in this area and will become even more important in the future,” says Umberto wine enthusiasts are shaping their travel itineraries around wine tours and with Prosecco sales increasing year over year the Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG production area is well poised for exponential growth A 2023 report on wine tourism in Treviso (prepared by the Consorzio Conegliano Valdobbiadene) noted spikes in both domestic and international tourism in the region outstripping 2019 pre-COVID levels The numbers of international visitors increased by more than 20 percent between 2022 and 2023 “Wine is always a companion to food,” says Umberto emphasizing the integral relationships among food the family created a dedicated food and wine space close to the cellar wine-themed dinners and other local events Bellenda offers visitors a variety of options for sommelier-led wine tastings For those making a brief stop at the winery a simple tasting includes three expressions of Prosecco Superiore: Cosi E Conegliano a semi-sparkling wine; sparkling San Fermo Valdobbiadene; and Sei Uno Valdobbiadene “The San Fermo (named after a little church in the area) Valdobbiadene is our most important wine both commercially and in my heart,” says Umberto Guests can arrange other tastings that include vineyard visits tastings pairing Prosecco with local cold cuts and cheese and more in-depth tastings that explain different fermentation methods While Bellenda is a perfect day excursion from Venice many guests opt to use the winery as an immersive base for exploration of the art The whimsically-named Alice Relais Nelle Vigne is a restored 19th-century farmhouse on the Bellenda grounds Eight elegant rooms inside are located on the upper floors offering panoramic views of the countryside Service at Alice is attentive and lodging includes breakfast on the patio (weather permitting) local organic products including cured meats and freshly-squeezed fruit and vegetable juices sourced from local producers guests can enjoy a taste of authentic Italy during the grape harvest (vendemmia) when local festivities and feasts take place in many surrounding small towns each season at Bellenda has its special lures The property closes briefly for the winter holidays between December 24 and January 7 For further information: info@Bellenda.it The Board of Directors of the Consorzio di Tutela del Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG has elected Franco Adami as its new president Adami will lead the Italian Consorzio for a three-year term from 2024 to 2026 brings extensive experience and deep ties to the region He succeeds Elvira Bortolomiol as president and is set to leverage his solid foundation in the Italian and international wine industries Adami expressed his gratitude and commitment: “I am deeply honoured and delighted to have been elected President of the Consorzio di Tutela del Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG This position represents an enormous responsibility for me and a unique opportunity to contribute to the enhancement of our territory and the Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG “I sincerely thank all the members of the Consorzio for the trust placed in me I will work with dedication and passion to support and promote our Appellation strengthen collaboration among our producers we can achieve great goals and ensure a prosperous future for the region.” Adami is no stranger to leadership within the Consorzio having previously served as president from 2002 to 2011 The election of vice presidents will be conducted at an upcoming board meeting The Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG is a protected wine area located in the Veneto region of northeastern Italy As the heart of Prosecco’s premium expression the denomination was officially recognised in 1969 Sparkling wines from this region are designated as Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG restricted vineyard area and production criteria Italy's hills around Conegliano and Valdobbiadene join the U.N at the 43rd session of the World Heritage Committee the Prosecco Hills of Conegliano and Valdobbiadene joined the list of more than 1,100 United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage Sites The area becomes Italy's 55th World Heritage Site joining Piedmont’s Langhe Roero and Monferrato winegrowing regions historic Rome and the properties of the Holy See Other sites earning World Heritage recognition this week include the ancient city of Babylon and eight buildings designed by architect Frank Lloyd Wright "I am extremely proud,” said Innocente Nardi president of the Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG Consortium “because UNESCO recognition is confirmation of the unique value of the hills of Conegliano and Valdobbiadene landscape fruit of man's work in harmony with nature." encompassing 50,000 acres of land around northeastern Italy’s towns of Conegliano and Valdobbiadene was recognized under the category of a “cultural landscape.” Other wine-producing areas to hold the World Heritage Site distinction include Champagne Burgundy and Bordeaux's St.-Emilion in France Hungary's Tokaj region and South Africa's Cape which is less than an hour’s drive north of Venice can expect to see a significant jump in tourism The UNESCO honor includes a management plan to sustainably develop the registered area while preserving the natural and cultural beauty The owner of Stoller and Chehalem wineries was devoted to the future of Willamette Valley … Inside the first U.S. location of the French luxury retailer, guests can enjoy fine wine at … Phase one of the Viticulture and Winery Technology program’s new home, funded by a $10 … The Tuscan wine company has purchased a minority stake in Tenute delle Terre Nere; De … While the White House has paused tariffs on foreign wines at 10 percent for now, the trade … Vintners and guests at Italy’s premier spring tasting shared the belief that quality beats … ShareSaveLifestyleSpiritsWhy You Should Visit The Steep, Winding, Beautiful Heart Of Italy's Prosecco CountryByTom Mullen Molinetto dela Croda mill between Conegliano and Valdobbiadene Just as champagne can only originate from the Champagne region of France so the sparkling wine prosecco can only come from the Veneto and Friuli regions of northern Italy two of twenty regions comprising the country the predominant method includes adding yeast and sugar not to individual bottles (as is done with the method Champenoise for champagne) but to steel tanks of wine where temperature and pressure can be controlled In Italy the highest denomination of controlled quality for wine is DOCG or Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita whereas a respectable step below that is DOC Only the regions of Veneto and Friuli (the first includes the famed city of Venice) can produce DOC prosecco If you zoom in to the northeast portion of the region of Veneto on a map one of several provinces comprising this region Zoom in even closer and you reach the bull’s eye within Treviso named the Conegliano Valdobbiadene DOCG production zone This somewhat of a bulky pistol shaped territory includes the city of Conegliano on the east and Valdobbiadene to the west This is where DOCG prosecco can be produced colonnaded walkways and spacious gardened villas on the fringe of the city center Ample BMWs and Mercedes are testament to local wealth Should you visit, try dinner at Ristorante Antica Pieve northeast of the city (open only during evenings) Sample the pie made with small Chiodini mushrooms Drink with prosecco (don’t hesitate to pour a little bubbly into your risotto) If instead you choose the tenderloin instead of risotto order a local red Bordeaux style blend that includes the Marzemino grape then slather with olive oil and finally sprinkle with pepper try tiramisu (invented in the Veneto region in the 1960’s) with a little local grappa poured in your espresso to make ‘caffé correcto’ as well as a plate of cantucci—crunchy almond cookies sit on the porch of the restaurant at the hilltop castle (Castello di Conegliano) On a clear day you can see Venice in the distance in one direction Within the Conegliano Valdobbiadene region, Masottina grows glera grapes to produce DOCG ‘Prosecco Superiore.’ In 1946 Epifanio Dal Bianco acquired 10 acres (4 hectares) of vines; the family now manages hundreds of acres whereas many other local proprietors own only a few acres of vines renowned facility produces a million bottles of prosecco per year Vineyards belonging to Masottina Wines near Conegliano grapes could be grown anywhere to make DOC and DOCG prosecco grapes can only originate within Veneto and Friuli for DOC and within Conegliano Valdobbiadene for DOCG some owners are now removing other grapes (such as pinot grigio) and replacing them with glera within this region The road from Conegliano to Valdobbiadene passes through a particularly lumpy and angular brand of hills as challenging to navigate as it is to pronounce the name of the appellation Vineyards are oriented at multiple directions to slopes so steep that Italians name those who tend them as ‘eroici viticultori,’ or heroic viticulturists Patches of trees interspersed with vines here give the landscape a wild appearance The town of Valdobbiadene has an easygoing Church bells chime in the oval shaped central plaza and you may find Sunday cyclists toasting glasses of prosecco before noon local prices were unavailable at the time of visiting (All listed wines score above 90 on a 100-point scale of overall quality.) 2017 Le Rive di Ogliano Extra Dry Conegliano Valdobbiadene DOCG Grapes come from a single east-facing vineyard close to the winery that is more influenced by wind than sun A taste of meringue pie after a few minutes in the glass 2017 Contrada Granda Brut Rive di Ogliano Conegliano Valdobbiadene DOCG where south and west facing slopes are influenced more by sun than wind This sparkling wine includes a distinct toasty aroma with tangerines thicker and creamier flavors march out that include gingerbread 2017 Ai Palazzi Chardonnay (Single Vineyard) with lemon crispness and a streak of clover and lime acidity light and limey with almonds and mint in the mouth lemon and a hint of peppermint in the mouth florals and a slight hit of banana on the nose creamy lime and kiwi and caramel tastes; grows sweeter and rounder by the minute in the glass Evidence that red wines can also excel here Cabernet Franc and the local Marzemino grape spends two years in wood brick and tar on the nose; includes a taste of licorice Bisol 1542 president Gianluca Bisol tells db about why the secret to securing the future of Prosecco Superiore may lie underground Speaking with the drinks business at this year’s Vinitaly Bisol began by sharing how this Italian fizz became an icon in recent decades: “Prosecco is not a category of wine it is something that lies inside the history of Italy since the 15th century It has a long story in the hills of Valdobbiadene The success of the wine all around the world is incredible I’m the 21st generation of the Bisol family and I started 37 years ago it’s a case study in international success.” Bisol said: “The US is the great surprise of the last five years Six years ago I decided to change importer to Wilson Daniels last year we imported more than one million there.” He also shared that the UK and France were proving to be strong markets for the company he suggested that it was because Prosecco is notably distinct from Crémant and Champagne a major part of Prosecco’s appeal is its accessibility due to its easy-drinking nature “New technologies have helped us a lot,” Bisol explained “We use stainless steel tanks for fermentation The bottling process has also changed in the last 30 years – we used to use semi-automatic machines which allowed oxygen into the wine when the cork was put in and that has helped improve the longevity of the wines.” Bisol mentioned that he is striving to “destroy the wall” surrounding the notion of ageing Prosecco: “Last year I did a coast-to-coast promotional tour from Boston to Los Angeles and for every event we opened a magnum of Prosecco Superiore 2016 and people were delighted with its evolution It’s so nice to drink Prosecco when it’s aged.” Another wall that Bisol wishes to tear down is the notion that Prosecco should only be popped open for celebratory occasions rather than as the accompaniment to a meal: “With raw fish Cartizze [Bisol’s Valdobbiadene Superiore di Cartizze DOCG] is also great with Japanese cuisine with general and a creamy sensation – it’s a wonderful combination.” Northern Italian white wines, both still and sparkling, are widely-considered to be a good complement to East Asian-inspired cuisine, with the consorzi for Lugana and Soave also suggesting similar to db Bisol mentioned the need for greater emphasis on communicating the importance of soil my grandfather Jeio improved the technique of identifying the qualities of grapes grown on different soils We have five different kinds of soils in Valdobbiadene We are the only producer in the Prosecco Superiore area to have all five.” Those five soil types are as follows: Cartizze (sandstone and moraine) Relio (gravel) and Rive di Campea (predominantly limestone) “You can find one year old and 80 year old vines in the same vineyards The old vines have metres of roots – and everything that happens in the grapes is a consequence of what’s happening with the roots.” But vine age isn’t just a number: “With the consorzio we are looking into why some old Glera vines are more resilient to parasites We can then select these vines and reproduce them.” The deep roots of these old vines may also provide some relief from the growing risk of water stress, a consequence of Northern Italy’s increasingly hot summers While Bisol expressed concerned at the acceleration of the effects of climate change he said that Valdobbiadene is “lucky” due to its geogrpahy: “We have a big mountain behind us that offers protection and two small lakes in our area that hold water but now we want to develop one which also has an underground reservoir.” Bisol also shared that irrigation could be transformed by a new product from Israeli startup TomGrow involves gel cubes that are buried next to the roots and provide them with the correct amount of water and nutrients: “We’ve used this in a small experimental vineyard in Cortina and have had good results.” A number of Bisol 1542 wines were medallists at this year’s edition of the drinks business’ Prosecco Masters. 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Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page. it can equally appeal to more engaged wine lovers,” writes De Pasquale.With the 2022 production reaching around 25 million bottles Prosecco’s roaring success seems unstoppable the total production of Prosecco coming from the low-lying DOC area was 627.5 million bottles Conegliano Valdobbiadene and Asolo which are the two hilly DOCGs on the top of the Prosecco quality pyramid produced 105 million and 21 million bottles respectively in the same year Asolo is clearly the smallest appellation in the area So exactly what is unique about it for it to be a stand-alone Superiore DOCG in the vast Prosecco universe the overall Prosecco DOCG zone is on the rolling hills covering a few communes in the province of Treviso centred around the three townships of Conegliano This is where the Prosecco story all begins which forms the geographical boundary of the modern day Prosecco Superiore DOCG zones is one of the historical areas where Venetian nobles set up their summertime villas during the Renaissance that the nobles started to hire workers to farm the lands surrounding the villas Vineyards were established around the verdant hills of these three towns (mentioned above) that kickstarted the Prosecco phenomenon Conegliano firmly established itself as a winemaking and research centre since 1876 when the Cerletti Institute the Institute for Viticultural and Oenological Experimentation was founded there followed by University of Padua which has an annex of its Oenology Faculty there Conegliano Valdobbiadene Superiore DOCG covers a much larger area whereas Asolo is just under a quarter of its size Both have south-facing hills that is vital for producing high quality Glera They even face the same climatic hazard where summer hails could be a problem you will soon notice that in Valdobbiadene many vineyards are equipped with hail nets but this is not the case in Asolo they prefer to pay for the insurance covering such a damage rather than installing nets which could be costly to maintain,” explains Stefano Gava technical director and chief winemaker of Villa Sandi one of the biggest producers in the area making wines across all the Prosecco denominations The key difference between Asolo and the other regions is the soil The real marked difference between the two DOCGs the limestone is nearly all morainic in origin created by the force of melted glaciers millions years ago carrying ice and rocks downstream and broken down along the way which formed boulders there are less morainic soils but mainly conglomerate and marl do show when the wines are tasted side by side Proseccos from Asolo tend to have what the locals call “sapidity” which denotes the sensation of minerality and salinity on the palate and are more floral and fragrant on the nose Whereas wines from Conegliano Valdobbiadene will be fruit-driven and expressive For the minerality flavours to shine through the glass Asolo is a strong advocate of the drier style of Prosecco and spearheaded the initiative by adding the Extra Brut (<6g/l) category in 2014 While the UK is the biggest export market for the generic Prosecco DOC and Conegliano Valdobbiadene Superiore DOCG there is clearly room for improvement for the presence of Asolo Prosecco Superiore DOCG in the UK the biggest export market for Asolo is the US most high-end restaurants would not even list any Proseccos in the fear of sacrificing the profit on Champagne sales But are there opportunities for Asolo to tap into the premium Prosecco category Antonio Palmarini is one of the “Top 25 Sommeliers” in the UK in 2022 and a firm believer in the potential of premium Proseccos He recalls his time in Sushi Samba when there was also the “no-Prosecco policy” yet he was able to sneak in a premium “Cartizze” Prosecco (top tier Prosecco on the Conegliano Valdobbiadene DOCG quality ladder) at £120 on the list which sold really well it demonstrates that there are opportunities for premium Proseccos in the UK on-trade But he warns that “consumers still do not understand the difference between Prosecco DOC and DOCG and the name sometimes are too long and too difficult to remember or pronounce.” In this case the succinct name of “Asolo” clearly has an edge Champagne and North America thinks premium Proseccos remains a niche category for now “It’s great that Prosecco DOCGs offer customer choice and the chance for people to explore the category At the moment we have a Cartizze listed and have listed Asolo in the past however the majority of sales remain with the great value and good quality DOC Proseccos that we work with.” Ugo Zamperoni is the President of Asolo Prosecco Consortium and is fully aware of the challenges ahead “Our biggest task is to raise the positioning and awareness of our products so professionals and consumers can appreciate the quality of Asolo Prosecco.” For a small appellation in the massive Prosecco land But with the 2022 production reaching around 25 million bottles Asolo surely still has potential for growth But growing quantitatively is not the focus and the maximum production is capped at 30 million bottles in a bid to raise quality and to maintain the biodiversity communication strategist for the Consortium thinks positioning Asolo as a Cru of Prosecco is the way to go the Beaujolais type of cru concept is perhaps the best solution for us to communicate to wine professionals and consumers This will clearly place Asolo as one of the top quality village Crus in the vast Prosecco territory.” Whether it’s the cru concept or to work on the premium positioning Asolo Prosecco Superiore DOCG does tick all the boxes for having its unique identity that should exist on its own merits Its drier style and the salinity work well in the on-trade as a food-pairing sparkling wine it can equally appeal to more engaged wine lovers Perhaps it’s time to explore this DOCG with an open mind and see for yourself what Asolo can offer Leona De Pasquale is a wine educator with Camellia and Vine, and is now studying to be a Master of Wine. 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