The Prosecco Superiore Hills, world-famous for their beauty and the food and wine tours they offer, became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2019. They are located in the province of Treviso and cover about 20,000 hectares, including more than 15 municipalities.
The Hills, like the entire history of this area, are linked to the production of one of the most excellent Italian wines in the world: Prosecco Superiore. The central area and heart of the production of Prosecco Superiore DOCG extends from Valdobbiadene to Conegliano. An area where the cultivation of vines is a true labor of love.
A key feature of these hills is their particular geological conformation, technically referred to as hogback. It is a chain of hills, usually narrow and long, characterised by narrow reliefs, steep slopes and equal on both sides. Consider that the Prosecco Hills can reach 45/50 degrees.
A land cultivated for centuries that now offers one of the most fascinating landscapes in Italy. The result of a particularly successful harmony between man and nature can be seen in the grassy ridges, the typical hill terraces of this area. Viticulture is dominated by the cultivation of the Glera grape, the queen grape for the production of Prosecco. The harvest takes place every year in September, strictly by hand. Because of this and the steep slopes, it really does make sense to talk about heroic viticulture here. Just think that 800 hours of harvesting per hectare are required, as opposed to the 150 hours typically employed in lowland cultivation, where many processes are mechanised.