Every year, between March and June, the hills of Conegliano Valdobbiadene transform into something difficult to describe to those who haven't seen them this season. The rows of vines turn green again, the air smells of turned earth and vine blossoms, and the town lights up with wine festivals. It's the Prosecco Spring\u2014and this year marks its thirty-second edition.<\/p>\n
It's not a fair. It's not a festival. It's something more subtle: a series of events spread across the region, featuring open cellars, guided tastings, walks through the vineyards, and tables laden with the flavors of the Alta Marca Trevigiana. A way to discover\u2014or rediscover\u2014a UNESCO World Heritage Site not as a postcard, but as a living experience.<\/p>\n
The event was born over thirty years ago from the spontaneous initiative of several local communities with a simple goal: to promote the region and its wines, involving producers, Pro Loco associations, volunteers, and enthusiasts. From that insight, it has now become one of the most cited examples of grassroots territorial marketing in Italy.<\/p>\n
The heart of the event is the Wine Exhibitions: fifteen stops spread across Valdobbiadene, Vittorio Veneto, Conegliano, Refrontolo, Fregona, and San Pietro di Feletto. Each exhibition has its own identity, its own cuisine, and its own calendar of collateral events. They all share a recognizable logo and banner, negotiated tasting prices, and the presence of qualified sommeliers at the bar\u2014a detail that truly sets them apart from other food and wine events.<\/p>\n
The 2026 calendar extends from March 13th to June 14th, with the highlight of the week in April and May.<\/p>\n
First-time attendees of Primavera del Prosecco expect\u2014rightly\u2014to drink Prosecco. But the region offers so much more, and it's worth knowing what to look for.<\/p>\n
Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG<\/strong> \u2014 the undisputed star, in the Brut, Extra Dry, and Extra Brut versions. Fresh, floral, with a delicate foam that clearly distinguishes them from the DOC Proseccos of the plains.<\/p>\n Superiore di Cartizze<\/strong> \u2014 the \"grand cru\" of the denomination. Produced on just 107 hectares of steep hills in Valdobbiadene, it has a rare complexity and smoothness. If you find it at a tasting, don't miss it.<\/p>\n Le Rive<\/strong> \u2014 an additional geographical indication indicating wines produced from grapes grown in a single municipality or hamlet, harvested by hand. Each Riva reflects a different microclimate: comparing them is one of the most illuminating exercises in understanding the importance of terroir on these hills.<\/p>\n Verdiso IGT<\/strong> \u2014 an ancient, almost forgotten native grape variety that still finds its home here. Sharp acidity, herbaceous aromas, and a surprising minerality. Look for it at the more traditional wineries.<\/p>\n Refrontolo Passito and Torchiato di Fregona<\/strong>\u2014two absolute rarities, meditation wines produced in small quantities. If you're a fan of sweet wines with character, they're worth a dedicated trip.<\/p>\n The Wine Exhibitions are spread across a vast area, with narrow streets, limited parking, and villages that have avoided using cars as a means of transportation\u2014and rightly so. The Prosecco hills are best explored slowly, on foot or by bicycle when possible, but those who want to visit multiple locations in a day face an unpleasant choice: drive and not drink, or drink and not drive.<\/p>\n The organizers offer a free minibus on certain days (April 26, May 1, and 3, 2026), a popular service, but with fixed schedules and routes that aren't suitable for those with varying needs.<\/p>\n The most convenient solution\u2014especially for those arriving from abroad, from Venice or Treviso\u2014is to rely on a private transfer with driver: pick up, taste, and drop off. The driver knows the roads, knows where to park, and can often even advise you on which exhibition is worth a stop.<\/p>\n For those who want to plan ahead, here's a suggestion for a day in the hills during the Prosecco Spring.<\/p>\n Morning<\/strong> \u2014 Conegliano: Departure from the city, a stroll through the historic center with a view of the Castle, followed by a first tasting at the local exhibition. Conegliano is also home to the historic Cerletti Wine School, the oldest in Italy: the perfect setting to understand where Prosecco culture originates.<\/p>\n Mid-morning \u2014 Towards Valdobbiadene: The drive along the Prosecco Road is already part of the experience. Vineyards as far as the eye can see, villages clinging to the hills, winery warehouses hidden among the rows.<\/p>\n Lunch<\/strong> \u2014 Col San Martino or Farra di Soligo: typical cuisine of the Alta Marca: bigoli in salsa, gnocchi with duck rag\u00f9, mountain cheeses. Paired with a glass of Superiore.<\/p>\n Afternoon<\/strong> \u2014 Cartizze and Santo Stefano di Valdobbiadene: the highest point of the appellation, both literally and qualitatively. The view of the hills from here is worth a visit.<\/p>\n End of the day<\/strong> \u2014 return to Treviso or Venice: unhurried, without worrying about driving, with a few bottles purchased directly from the winery in the trunk.<\/p>\n The Prosecco Spring isn't just for connoisseurs. It's one of the few events in Italy where wine is the pretext for something greater: getting to know a region, walking through the vineyards, sitting at a table with people who live there every day.<\/p>\n The hills of Conegliano Valdobbiadene are a UNESCO World Heritage Site not by decree, but because they are the result of centuries of human labor on an extraordinary natural landscape. The Prosecco Spring is the best time to see them at their most beautiful \u2014 and to understand, glass in hand, why they deserve this distinction.<\/p>\n Are you arriving from Venice, Treviso, or Marco Polo Airport? With VenetoRoute, we organize private transfers with driver and chauffeur to the Prosecco hills, with the option of customized itineraries to visit the Primavera del Prosecco wine festivals.<\/p>\n Email us at [info@venetoroute.it] or contact us directly for a quote: together, we'll plan your day in the UNESCO hills, worry-free and with complete freedom to taste.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Every year, between March and June, the hills of Conegliano Valdobbiadene transform into something difficult to describe to those who haven't seen them this season. The rows of vines turn green again, the air smells of turned earth and vine blossoms, and the town lights up with wine festivals. 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