Avid cyclists can take the 623km mile journey from Rome, while others can enjoy the many cycling routes in the Prosecco Hills. Other active pursuits include the Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Hills Trail, also known as the Camino delle Colline del Prosecco, a 51 kilometer walking trail from the town of Vittorio Veneto to Vidor. Those who want to take a more leisurely view of the surroundings can take The Prosecco Wine Road, also known as Strada del Prosecco, a scenic winding route through picturesque vineyards, charming villages, and historic sites.

The first evening set the tone with dinner at Osteria Al Castelletto Da Clemi, a rustic venue offering regional flavors and warm hospitality. They are famous for meats cooked on a spit in the center of the restaurant as well as their seasonal risottos. Sorelle Bronca Particella 68 Prosecco (one of the first vineyards to produce single vineyard wine) and Cartizze Agostinetto Bruno Valdobbiadene (privately owned producers of 90,000 bottles per year) were the wines served at this inn dating back to the 1400s.

After a traditional breakfast, the next morning opened with a formal introduction to the Consorzio di Tutela del Vino Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG, the association which represents the producers of Conegliano Valdobbiadene, at the Confraternita di Valdobbiadene. Diego Tomasi, director of Consorzio di Tutela, offered insights into the unique terroir, steep vineyard slopes and traditional production methods that distinguish Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore. A tasting followed, offering a first-hand glimpse of the area’s stylistic diversity.

The day continued with a scenic lunch at Salis Ristorante Enoteca, a panoramic spot overlooking the Cartizze vineyard area; this restaurant is particularly known for its cheese board. Afternoon tastings followed, first at Col Vetoraz, and then at Villa Sandi, a beautifully restored mansion (open to the public from Monday to Saturday) with hand painted wine cellars and immense gardens. The day culminated with dinner at Locanda Sandi, a perfect blend of local cuisine and elegant wines.

The next day blended culture and cuisine. A hands-on cooking class at OurRustica allowed participants to roll up their sleeves and prepare regional dishes (smoked local trout, arancini stuffed with mozzarella,vegetables, and pesto, student made tortellini, student made gnocchi with white ragu, and lemon and elderflower sorbet with dandelion and honey crumble) paired with wines from L’Antica Quercia. Later a visit to Lanificio Paoletti, a historic 10th generation woolen mill in Follina, showed the artisanal side of the region, before concluding the day with a visit to the Gregoletto winery and dinner at La Corte, a refined restaurant tucked into the Relais & Chateaux Hotel Villa Abbazia, in the medieval village of Follina.

After tasting the wine, learning about the culture and cuisine, the fourth day focused on discovery, with visits to Spagnol Col del Sas, Col Sandago, and Collalto wineries, each showcasing the deep connection between land, family, and wine. That evening, at dinner at Osteria di Collalbrigo, conversation centered on the UNESCO-designated cultural landscape, as well as the area’s steep hills, hand-tended vines and time-honored traditions.

One can’t have enough wine, right? On the final full day, the tasting circuit included stops at the historic Bisol, a winery with firm roots, modernity and evolution. Gianluca Bisol, president and a 21st generation winemaker of the Bisol winemaking family, considers his winery the ‘Beverly Hills of Wineries’. They are the official producers of Prosecco Superiore served at the Venetian Hotel-Las Vegas cooperative, and creators of a contemporary cuvée of Prosecco Superiore,named Jeio for Gianluca’s grandfather, which through partnership is also the official Prosecco of the gondoliers – or gondolieri – of Venice.

Back near the wine shop and sitting on 1.2 hectares of glera and perera vineyards, Casa Valdo Country House is decorated with a whimsical and interesting mix of antique and modern furnishings; it has underground tunnels from WWI, and rumor has it that Napoleon slept there. The day closed with a celebratory dinner at Ristorante Da Gigetto, where Monica Bortolini, a fourth generation owner, manages one of the largest collections of wine and spirits in Italy. Toasting with Montesel Vigna del Paradiso – named for the mountain closest to heaven – local producers joined the guests in a toast to the region’s enduring excellence.

If relaxation, wine and excellent fresh seasonal food is your lane, this is the unique place where you can find the best in all categories. The winemakers, cheese and meat producers and artisans take great pride in the quality of their products and generational knowledge…Buoni Viaggi e Saluti!