Conegliano
The hills of Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore: a UNESCO heritage site to discover
The hills of Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore are one of the newest UNESCO heritage sites and represent a treasure of the Veneto region that must be discovered. In this article, we will talk about the history, geography, and main elements that make this territory special.
History
In 2016, the hills of Conegliano Valdobbiadene entered the list of UNESCO heritage sites as a cultural landscape thanks to the decisive contribution of local winemakers. In 2018, the site was rejected, but improvement work led to a historic recognition in 2019.
Geography
These hills are located east of the Treviso province and are part of the wine production area of Conegliano Valdobbiadene - Prosecco DOCG. The main hills extend from Vittorio Veneto to Valdobbiadene.
Core Zone
The "Core Zone" is the heart of the area and covers an area of 9,197.45 hectares. It doesn't coincide with the municipal boundaries and is located between Valdobbiadene, Vidor, Miane, Farra di Soligo, Pieve di Soligo, Follina, Cison di Valmarino, Refrontolo, San Pietro di Feletto, Revine Lago, Tarzo and Vittorio Veneto.
Main characteristics
The main elements that characterize this area are:
- the geomorphological system of hogback ridges, which gives the area a unique panoramic character;
- the cultivation of grapes on grassy terraces, an original adaptive solution to the steep hillside and guaranteeing hydrogeological sustainability and optimizing viticulture techniques;
- a strongly fragmented and interconnected agricultural mosaic, with vine plots interspersed with a strong presence of wooded and unproductive elements that function as an effective ecological network able to provide quality ecosystem services.
The hills of Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore represent a unique heritage that testifies to the close relationship between people and nature, between agriculture and landscape. A treasure to be proud of and absolutely worth discovering!
