Introduction
The Prosecco hills, a UNESCO World Heritage site, are a succession of vineyards and charming villages where every celebration is a toast to beauty.
The area boasts 4 protected-designation products and 3 dishes of the local tradition and 1 UNESCO heritage sites.
Upcoming Events & Festivals
Here are the upcoming events in Prosecco e Asolo:
Recurring Events
These events take place every year in Prosecco e Asolo:
Primavera del Prosecco Superiore
Marzo-GiugnoConegliano-Valdobbiadene
Rassegna itinerante con cantine aperte nelle colline UNESCO del Prosecco.
Mostra del Radicchio Rosso
Dicembre-GennaioTreviso
Festa del radicchio tardivo IGP di Treviso con degustazioni.
Incontri Asolani
EstateAsolo
Festival culturale nella "città dei cento orizzonti".
PDO, PGI and local products
The protected-designation products of Prosecco e Asolo represent the excellence of the area:
The world's best-selling sparkling wine, made from Glera grapes on the hills of Treviso.
Superior Prosecco produced on the hills of Asolo, with an elegant taste.
Late-harvest radicchio with elongated heads, forced in spring water.
Fresh soft cheese with a delicate flavor.
What to eat in Prosecco e Asolo
Risotto with late-harvest radicchio, red wine and Monte Veronese cheese.
A traditional soup of pigeon and bread, slowly cooked in broth.
Spoon dessert with savoiardi, mascarpone, coffee and cocoa, born in Treviso.
Traditions & Culture
Celebration of wine on the Prosecco hills with open wineries.
Historic Treviso fair with stalls and traditional products.
UNESCO Heritage
Wine landscape of the Prosecco hills, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Historical Figures
The last Queen of Cyprus, she retired to Asolo where she created a Renaissance court.
He defined Asolo as "the city of a hundred horizons".
Local Communities
The festivals and events in Prosecco e Asolo are organized by Pro Loco associations and local groups that safeguard the area's traditions:
Curiosities
“Tiramisù was invented in Treviso in the 1960s at the restaurant Le Beccherie.”
“The Prosecco hills have been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 2019, the first wine landscape of the North-East.”
“Asolo was defined by Giosuè Carducci as "the city of a hundred horizons" for its panoramic views.”
Frequently Asked Questions
1What PDO and PGI products are found in Prosecco and Asolo?expand_more
In Prosecco and Asolo you'll find 4 protected designation products, including: Prosecco di Conegliano Valdobbiadene (DOCG), Asolo Prosecco (DOCG), Radicchio Rosso di Treviso (PGI), Casatella Trevigiana (PDO).
2What should I eat in Prosecco and Asolo?expand_more
Typical dishes of Prosecco and Asolo include: Risotto al radicchio rosso di Treviso, Sopa coada, Tiramisù. Each of these dishes tells the gastronomic tradition of the territory.
3What UNESCO heritage sites are there in Prosecco and Asolo?expand_more
In Prosecco and Asolo you'll find 1 UNESCO World Heritage site: Prosecco Hills of Conegliano and Valdobbiadene (Cultural, 2019).
4What are the most famous food festivals in Prosecco and Asolo?expand_more
Among the most important festivals and events in Prosecco and Asolo: Primavera del Prosecco Superiore (Conegliano-Valdobbiadene, March-June); Mostra del Radicchio Rosso (Treviso, December-January); Incontri Asolani (Asolo, Summer).
5Who organizes the food festivals in Prosecco and Asolo?expand_more
Food festivals in Prosecco and Asolo are organized by local communities such as Consorzio Tutela Prosecco DOCG and Pro Loco Asolo. These local associations are the guardians of the territory's gastronomic traditions.