National GeographicOct 5, 2026What to Do in Italy's Prosecco Region—Beyond the WineFamed for its sparkling wine, Italy’s Prosecco region offers superb hill walks, hearty Italian food and characterful hotels with views over the vines.14 things in this storyCorte del MedàRestaurantCellar restaurant serving tagliatelle and rabbit with polenta.Hotel ContaHotelHomely hotel with a bar tasting local prosecco.Dolci SinfonieIce cream shopLocals' favourite ice cream shop.ElsewhereLa FiadoraSightFollina, ItalyHistoric waterway, powerhouse of Follina’s wool industry.Grotto of the MadonnaSightFollina, ItalyLittle shrine tucked under the trees.Castello di CollaltoSightSusegana, ItalyAtmospheric 12th-century castle ruins with church and bell tower.Molinetto della CrodaSightRefrontolo, ItalyRestored 17th-century mill by a waterfall.Cammino delle Colline del Prosecco di Conegliano e ValdobbiadeneTrailVidor, Italy32-mile trail through the vineyard region.Ristoro CollagùRestaurantFollina, ItalyServes simple plates with homemade salami and Sopressa.De RicardoRestaurantValdobbiadene, ItalyCraft beer bar with sharing platters and sandwiches.Municipio 1815HotelValdobbiadene, ItalyHotel base for walkers with vineyard views.CastelBrandoHotelCison dal Valmarino, ItalyStay in one of Europe’s largest, oldest castles.La Bottega del ProseccoMarketValdobbiadene, ItalyProsecco shop with bottles from small, organic vineyards.L’Osteria Senz’OstePlaceValdobbiadene, ItalyVending machine selling bottles of prosecco.Read the full piece at National Geographic →
National GeographicSep 15This Multi-Day Hike Takes in Sparkling Views of Italy's Prosecco HillsFollow the winding pathways that carve through the hills of northeast Italy’s Prosecco region to discover how the bubbly is intertwined with local culture — and that there’s much more to this ...14 things in this storyCal Monda wineryPlaceWinery with vineyards, beehives, and organic vegetable gardenElsewhereProsecco Hills TrailTrailVeneto, Italy32-mile trail through UNESCO-listed terrainCastelBrandoAttractionCison di Valmarino, ItalyRambling medieval castle accommodation crowns a cliffsideConegliano Valdobbiadene DOCGNeighborhoodVeneto, ItalyItaly's highest-quality classification for sparkling wineInntravelPlaceVeneto, ItalyTour operator with a six-day Prosecco itineraryCastello di CollaltoSightVeneto, ItalyRuined castle on a hillOsteria alla TerrazzaBarSan Pietro di Barbozza, ItalyTerrace overlooking vineyards, hamlets, and walking pathTrattoria alla CimaRestaurantSan Pietro di Barbozza, ItalyFamily-owned restaurant with valley vistas and flame-grilled steaksMunicipio 1815HotelSan Pietro di Barbozza, ItalyHotel in San Pietro with a shuttle to Trattoria alla CimaCartizze Prosecco sub-regionNeighborhoodSan Pietro di Barbozza, ItalyCompact 267-acre area with prime prosecco terroirPietro de ContiPlaceSan Pietro di Barbozza, ItalyWinemaker raising profile of Cartizze with storytellingCostadilàPlaceVeneto, ItalyWinery making natural, orange wines from historic grape varietiesFollinaNeighborhoodVeneto, ItalyHistoric wool town on the valley floorCistercian monasterySightFollina, ItalyMonastery with empty archways and basilica in FollinaRead the full piece at National Geographic →
