Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore

Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore is Veneto's prestigious DOCG sparkling wine, produced in the historic Conegliano-Valdobbiadene zone from Glera. This DOCG wine represents the highest quality Prosecco, made in the traditional production area between Conegliano and Valdobbiadene. Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore is known for its elegance, fine bubbles, and distinctive terroir expression.

Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore's history begins in the historic Conegliano-Valdobbiadene zone of Veneto, where Glera has been cultivated for centuries. The region's unique terroir—calcareous and clay soils, continental climate, and steep hillside vineyards—creates Glera with distinctive elegance and character. The appellation received formal recognition in 1969 as DOC, then elevation to DOCG in 2009, codifying the production zone between Conegliano and Valdobbiadene and quality standards. Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore's distinctive character comes from the region's unique terroir—calcareous and clay soils and steep hillside vineyards—which creates Glera with elegance and character. The wine's international reputation grew in the 2000s-2010s, when it became recognized as the highest quality Prosecco, celebrated for its elegance and terroir expression. Today, Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore represents the pinnacle of Prosecco production, with the wine's elegance and fine bubbles making it perfect for celebrations and refined cuisine.

Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore production follows DOCG regulations. The wine must contain minimum 85% Glera, with up to 15% other authorized white varieties. Harvest typically occurs in late September to early October, when Glera has achieved optimal ripeness while maintaining acidity. The grapes are harvested by hand from steep hillside vineyards, then gently pressed before transfer to temperature-controlled fermentation vessels. Primary fermentation occurs at low temperatures, then the wine undergoes secondary fermentation using the Charmat method (tank method) for 30-90 days, creating fine, persistent bubbles. The wine must achieve minimum 11% alcohol and pass quality controls. The wine's elegance and fine bubbles come from the region's unique terroir—calcareous and clay soils and steep hillside vineyards—which creates Glera with distinctive elegance and character.

Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore represents Veneto's winemaking tradition, a wine that demonstrates the region's capacity for producing elegant, high-quality sparkling wines. In Veneto homes and restaurants, Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore flows at celebrations, its elegance and fine bubbles making it perfect for special occasions. For Venetians, Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore represents the region's unique terroir, a wine that honors Glera tradition while expressing the Conegliano-Valdobbiadene zone's distinctive character.