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The Ultimate Guide to Wine Tasting on the Prosecco Road

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Exploring the Prosecco Wine Road: Italy’s Enchanting Veneto

Italy’s sparkling Prosecco wines are delicious. I’ve tasted them in wine regions all around the world, in beautiful places like Napa, New York, France, Italy, and Germany. However, few offer stunning natural landscapes and a level of hospitality like the Prosecco Wine Road in the Veneto region of northern Italy. It’s precisely the place where you want to avoid being the driver and the drinker.

Cruising Italy's Prosecco Wine Road vista

Cruising Italy’s Sparkling Prosecco Wines
The Road from Valdobbiadene to Congeliano

There are wineries all over the Veneto region— an hour north of Venice. The wine road for Italy’s sparkling Prosecco wines runs between Valdobbiadene. It’s located at the bottom of the Dolomites, west and south of the town of Congeliano. Italy’s Prosecco Wine Road is the country’s oldest wine trail. Narrow winding roads (some of them dirt). All of them are full of ridiculous hospitality from everyone you meet. It will warm you almost as much as the sparkling wine they make.

Honestly, the drive took my breath away. Travelers can cover the area in a three-day trek. The Prosecco Wine Road is ideal for a long weekend or a side trip from Veneto. In addition, the roads are well-maintained. It’s also thrilling because, around every turn, there’s the possibility of imminent death or a stunning panorama.

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Cruising Italy's Prosecco Wine Road grapes

What is Prosecco?

Prosecco is a dry sparkling, semi-sparkling, or still white wine. It originates from the grapes grown in the town of Prosecco just outside of Trieste. And like Champagne, Prosecco is trademarked. Italy’s sparkling Prosecco wines are only found in this region of the world.

Largely under the radar of most American travelers, this 25-mile region is situated about two hours north of Veneto. Almost every inch of the narrow, meandering stretch, called La Strada del Prosecco in Italian, is surrounded by vines. Pedestrians and cyclists share the passage with cars and Vespas. Incidentally, the road connects 175 wineries, both big and small.

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Cruising Italy's Prosecco Wine Road Toni Doro Winery - Il Prosecco

Wine Tasting Along the Prosecco Wine Road

Toni Doro Winery – Il Prosecco

My first stop was Toni Doro. The winery is located on a pretty hillside vineyard about 10 miles from the center of Vittorio Veneto. Elena unlocked the door to the beautiful tasting room. She opened the battery-powered blinds to reveal a luscious panoramic view of the grape vines. Then, she popped two bottles of Prosecco just for me. One was a Brut, and the other was extra dry.

Unfortunately, Elana didn’t speak much English. And, I don’t speak any Italian. There was a lot of awkward silence. I used hand signals, body language, and facial expressions to express myself. I have no idea how much of it she understood. And that was okay. Ultimately, she understood I liked the wine. So that’s really all that mattered.

Pasticceria Dolomiti

Since you’re in Italy, you owe it to yourself to make sure you get your fill of pastries. And I have a pastry Shop for you. Pasticceria Dolomiti is also a charming place to start with a coffee. It’s also a great place to end the day with some sparkling wine too.

Owner Giuseppe picked out four of his favorites for me to try. The blueberry tart with lemon and cream is absolutely luscious. It’s almost life-affirming and delicious. Every bite seemed a little decadent for breakfast. However, it was something I’d eat again if I were in the Veneto region of Italy.

Giuseppe says the success of his pastry shop rests on the use of excellent and quality ingredients. And, I agree. I loved talking about ingredient quality, their recent pastry-tasting trip to Chicago, NYC, Toronto, and Boston, wine, and much, much more. Consequently, I took their recommendations for the wineries I visited during my trip.

The Ruggeri Winery

Finally, if you make it to the end of the trail, go to Ruggeri in Valdobbiadene. And you can’t go wrong trying any of Ruggeri’s spectacular sparkling wines.

If I remember correctly, there were more than 10 different Proseccos to choose from. But make sure you try the Vecchie Viti, which means “old vines.” Fewer than 5,000 bottles are made every year, and they are made from hand-selected vines between 80 and 100 years old.

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Comments (52)

    1. Thats the fun part. No matter where you go you’ll run into someone who knows everything and wants to share it. You smell, listen and then do whatever you want to do.

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  3. Italian coffee and wine road huh. I am gonna try it. It is on my top list of travel plans.

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  7. Wow, that is such a wonderful place and it is really feel so relaxing to be there most especially the wine testing.

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  9. I think this is one of the place I will visit when I have a chance. A wine tour is so perfect for me. lol!

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  11. I would love to go wine tasting! I’m not a huge wine drinker but I feel like it’s a must do in Italy ! Thanks for sharing

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  12. Love how you describe this awesome Prosecco. Please take me there and let me have a sip ? and of course a piece of pastry to go

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  17. What a beautiful place to visit hope and i wish someday i will travel to experience those things such as a wine tasting, how to pick the grapes and so many more about ITALY.

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  18. I am a huge fan of sweet wines and prosecco is on my “love” list. But I must say, a trip to Italy for any reason sounds good to me!

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    1. I have a few friends who don’t drink. I still like them, lol. But they still go got the wineries because they have non alcoholic beverages too. Its often an awesome foodie experience.

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    1. They are often located in beautiful places with great food, music and people. They also serve non alcoholic drinks and ciders too. So check one out in your area.

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  23. The breathtaking beauty of vineyards and amazing delicacies. This seems like a recipe for an amazing holiday destination,
    loved your article thanks for sharing.
    Those are some delicious looking pastries by the way.

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    1. Som– exactly. However, the best time is prior to harvest because its so bountiful and beautiful.

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  24. This sounds like a great trip. Wine and dessert is a win/win in my book. Thanks for the suggestions of places to visit on the journey.

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  25. I love visiting vineyards and it would be amazing to visit one in Italy! I would love to visit Italy someday and explore the countryside.

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    1. Italy is high on the list, but Germany tops the list– it is so beautiful. the wine is delicious, the vineyards are open to the public and I love the wine festivals and experiences they offer.

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  26. I must do this next time I am in Italy!! Prosecco is one of my favourites. Thank you for sharing 🙂

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    1. Congratulations, so you have a good reason to abstain– prosecco will be here when you’re ready.

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  35. I dream of visiting Italy one day and their vineyards. I am a wine lover myself, but never knew about the Prosecco Road. The scenery is stunning!

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  36. I dream about visiting Italy and their vineyards. I actually never knew about the prosecco road. The views are stunning.

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  39. Those pastries look really,good. I have to admit I don’t drink sparkling wine but I know many people love Prosecco. Anything bubbly for me is a no no but I will try it one day. Hopefully.

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  40. Tara, lol the more the better in my opinion. I never once felt guilty and brought back more pastry memories than pastry regrets.

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    1. I never complained or felt the least bit guilty. When it comes to Italian coffee and pastries– more is better.

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