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The Prosecco hills enclose a large part of the Prosecco di Conegliano-Valdobbiadene DOCG production area. This area boasts a sparkling wine technique that is schooled and a heroic viticulture, which has been able to shape the harsh soils to make them suitable for the cultivation of the vine. Worked by man since the Middle Ages, over the centuries the hills have taken on spectacular geometries and a curious checkerboard appearance. In these lands, beauty and taste blend masterfully. We will take you to discover villages surrounded by terraces and vineyards. The first enotourist itinerary in Italy goes along the Strada del Prosecco: 90 kilometers covered by car, on foot or by bicycle, to be enjoyed with a glass of wine and a tasting of local cheeses or cured meats.

Our first stop will be Conegliano where we will visit the Oenological School, to discover the secrets of the art of sparkling wine. We will go on to Col San Martino to visit the Graziano Merotto company, one of the leaders among prosecco producers. The company is located in the heart of the Valdobbiadene DOCG Prosecco Superiore production area. The headquarters and winery are surrounded by the hilly vineyards of Glera to testify to the history of the company which has always been dedicated to viticulture. The story of Graziano Merotto starts a long time ago, since the seventies, and one of the pioneers of quality, he decided to get the best from the slopes of these hills having as a main objective respect for the "Earth", the care of the raw material and the search for high quality. We will continue the tour to Valdobbiadene to get to Nervesa della Battaglia along the panoramic road of Montello, we will stop in Nervesa. At the end we will return to hotel.