»» Spring of Prosecco DOC – Wine Festivals in the Surroundings of Venice
The production zone of Prosecco, in Veneto, lovely hills just a few miles north of Venice, offers wine festivals all the week-ends of spring.
The festivals, dedicated to Prosecco DOC wine, feature a number of wine shows and Prosecco-themed events; they are known as “Primavera del Prosecco DOC” — Spring of Prosecco DOC — festivals.
May 24, is the last day for “Vini and Grappe Città di Vittorio Venetoâ€, wine show held in the town of Vittorio Veneto.
With the traditional taverns open for the event, visitors have a chance of tasting local wines specialties there. The festival also offers visits to wine museums located in Vittorio Veneto and surroundings.
Conegliano, the “artistic town of wineâ€, hosts the “Prosecco of Conegliano and Valdobbiadene Show“, a wine show held from May 15th to 24th, 2009 (only on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays). The town of Conegliano is well-known for its historic buildings and frescos beauty.
With its wine events, Conegliano and Vittorio Veneto in late May, are destinations to consider for a day trip from Venice filled with and wine tasting, sightseeing, art and history,.
More towns located in the Prosecco Hills area hosting Prosecco festivals in May and June include: Corbanese (May 23 to June 7), S. Pietro di Feletto (May 30 to June 14), Serravalle (May 12 to June 21). (See complete “Primavera Prosecco” program).
