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Among the woods and streams of Refronto- the sandstone statue of the Madonna del Sacro
lo (Refróntol in Veneto) there is a glimpse that Calice, which has always been an object of ven-
The Prosecco Route seems to come out of the pages of a fairytale, eration and pilgrimage; the ancient Brandolini
where an old watermill of the 16th century, still
Castle, nicknamed Castelbrando, in Cison di Val-
2 days working, quietly observes the passage of cen- martino, with its elegant atmosphere full of his-
turies from its corner of the woods. The mill of tory, to be enjoyed with a glass of the excellent
the Croda was built several times and the foun- local Prosecco; lakes of Lago and Santa Maria.
The Prosecco and Wine Route of the Conegliano dations of the primitive construction rest on the Vittorio Veneto, bishopric for over a thousand
Valdobbiadene hills is the oldest wine route in It- bare rock, the so-called “croda” of the mountain. years, gold medal for military valor for its com-
aly. Inaugurated on the 10th of September 1966, It is a place that has inspired artists (numerous mitment in the Resistance period, is universally
it is a pathway of castles, aristocratic villas, re- paintings portraying it) and poets; it appears in known as the place of the victorious final battle
mote monuments, sacred buildings and ancient a scene of the 1977 film “Mogliamante” (with of the Great War (1915-18). Its historical memo-
thermal springs. Conegliano, Pieve di Soligo, Val- Marcello Mastroianni and Laura Antonelli). Small ry of “City of Victory” is carried on by the Battle
dobbiadene and Vittorio Veneto each represent churches, taverns and slopes accompany us to Museum.
a small treasure chest of natural, artistic and ar- Valdobbiadene (Valdobiàdene in Veneto), the
chitectural heritage. heart of the Prosecco production, where our stop Curiosity: Vittorio Veneto is known all over the
will be... opening a few bottles! A visit with tast- world not only for the historical events related to Business Proposals in Veneto
1st Day: Conegliano - Valdobbiadene (km 30) ing in one of the countless wineries. Dinner and the Great War but also for some inventions born
Since it’ s a ring, the Prosecco Route doesn’t overnight in hotel. in this city.
have a real beginning. However, it does have one
concept: Conegliano (Conejàn in Veneto). This is Enological information: Conegliano Valdobbia- The Graziella bicycle: a folding bicycle, icon of
where the wine that made these lands famous dene Prosecco Superiore is a DOCG (Controlled Made in Italy in the sixties. The commercializa-
all over the world was born and where the first and Guaranteed Designation of Origin) sparkling tion of the Graziella, advertised as “Brigitte Bar-
Enological School of Italy was founded in 1876. wine, produced exclusively in the hills of Coneg- dot’s Rolls Royce”, contributed decisively to revo-
Conegliano dedicates about 30% of its territory liano Valdobbiadene, from the Glera grape vari- lutionize the common perception of the bicycle,
to vineyards, with an average plot size of about ety. Conegliano Valdobbiadene can be tasted in which until the fifties was considered only as a
1 hectare (ha). The strong link with wine can brut, extra dry and dry versions, which are distin- sports equipment or as a “poor” way of trans-
also be found in one of the most representative guished by their residual sugar. It has a brilliant port, and in the years of the economic boom be-
events of the Conegliano Autumn: the “Festa straw yellow color with greenish reflections. A came instead a status symbol of the new wealthy
dell’Uva” (The Grape Festival), which towards persistent perlage. The aroma is fruity, with dis- youth.
the end of September enlivens the historic town tinct hints of apple, pear and citrus. The taste is
center. Starting right from the historical center, pleasantly fresh and fine. The confetti: Ettore Fenderl (Trieste, 12 February
a pedestrian path climbs up the hill along the 1862 - Vittorio Veneto, 23 November 1966) was
remains of ancient walls. Outside the path, the Is “Cartizze” a Prosecco? Yes, Cartizze is a Pro- an Italian engineer, inventor and philanthropist.
Ghibelline spires of the castle, built between the secco and is also a place, located within the He was responsible for the invention of the car-
12th and 14th centuries, appear imposing. In boundless Prosecco area, in the municipality of nival confetti, as he himself declared in an inter-
the capital of prosecco is the “ Museo Manzoni”, Valdobbiadene, a hill of only 107 hectares that view on the radio in 1957:
an exhibition dedicated to the agronomist Luigi can boast the name Cartizze. The correct word-
Manzoni, a professor who worked in the school ing for the wine is “Prosecco Superiore di Cartiz- “The invention of paper confetti is as simple as
for 50 years conducting his studies on vine plants ze”. It is more intense in its color and more com- the invention itself. In 1876 I was 14 years old, I
and crossbreeds and creating innovative grape plex on the nose, with hints that go beyond the was very precocious, during the carnival I want-
varieties that still carry his name. After lunch, simple apple or pear, typical of Prosecco. ed to play with young girls; but I had no money
proceed to San Pietro di Feletto (San Piero dé to buy the plaster confetti then in use. And so I
Felét in Veneto), a delightful little village nearby, 2nd Day: Vittorio Veneto had the idea to take colored papers, make strips
where one of the oldest parish churches in Italy After breakfast departure for Vittorio Veneto of them, and cut them with triangle scissors. I put
is situated: this church, simple but austere like an (Vitorio in Veneto). The route is very simple: these in a carriage, went to my tailor’s parlor at
old queen, was built around the year 1000 and from Valdobbiadene follow the Provincial Road the Corso di Trieste, and threw them down into
hides some very refined frescoes inside. Its im- along the valley. Along the way, there are many the crowd.”
posing figure dominates the surrounding area, it points of interest for some stops between the
was probably designed so that the worshippers nature and culture: the Abbey of Follina, built
could always see it while working on the fields. by the Cistercian monks in the 13th century with

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