📜 Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco
The finest Prosecco, from the steep hills between Conegliano and Valdobbiadene.
Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco is the name of the best Prosecco, from the steep hills between the towns of Conegliano and Valdobbiadene in the Italian region of Veneto. The name is protected as a geographical indication of the European Union and is listed in the eAmbrosia register.
Prosecco is made from the Glera grape. The wine can be sparkling or lightly sparkling. The slopes here are very steep, so the grapes are often picked by hand. This work costs more, which is one reason why wines from the Conegliano-Valdobbiadene hills cost more than simple Prosecco from the plain.
Prosecco is usually made by the method with fermentation in a large tank. This gives fresh, light bubbles with bright fruit and floral notes. The method differs from Champagne, where the second fermentation happens in the bottle.
The zone lies at the foot of the Alps, north of Venice. Prosecco from these hills differs from general Prosecco in a finer taste. As with any alcohol, it should be drunk in moderation.
How it connects to Wine
📜 Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco ← main grape of ← 🍇 Glera → kind of → 🍇 Grape varieties → kind of → 🍷 Wine
Links
- Where it is
- 📍 Conegliano Valdobbiadene
- Main grapes
- 🍇 Glera
- Wines
- 🍷 White wine, 🍷 Sparkling wine, 🍷 Semi-sparkling wine
Frequently asked questions
What is Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco?
The best Prosecco, from the steep hills between the towns of Conegliano and Valdobbiadene in Veneto.
Which grape is used for Prosecco?
Glera.
How is Prosecco different from Champagne?
Prosecco is usually made with fermentation in a tank, while Champagne has its second fermentation in the bottle.
What to read next
- 🍷 White wine — Wine made from grape juice without the skins; it can come from pale and even dark berries.
- 🍷 Sparkling wine — Wine with bubbles of carbon dioxide produced by a second fermentation.
- 🍷 Semi-sparkling wine — Wine with light, gentle bubbles.
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📜 Asolo Prosecco · 📜 Prosecco · 📜 Modena · 📜 Ortrugo dei Colli Piacentini · 📜 Reggiano · 📜 Colli Bolognesi Pignoletto
⚠️ Wine contains alcohol: adults only, drink in moderation. Wine usually contains sulphites; egg white or milk proteins are sometimes used for fining — important for allergies and for vegans.