Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG launches Regional Guide with Wine Folly

UNESCO World Heritage Wine Region is the 1^st Italian sparkling wine Region Guide

December 22, 2022 - The Consorzio of Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG is pleased to announce that it has sponsored a Region Guide for Wine Folly, the leading digital wine education platform.   This is the first comprehensive digital guide to Prosecco Superiore.  Featuring over 190 wineries, and its 3000+ growers, the wine loving public now has a one stop resource guide for exploring this region, considered Italy's crown jewel of sparkling wine.

Topics covered include the history of the region, its terroir, its wineries and wines, travel options and more.   Meant to be a global reference for both trade and consumers, Wine Folly enjoys an audience of over 20 million worldwide.   The Global Wine Database feature of Wine Folly will allow Prosecco Superiore lovers to find technical information, historical backgrounders, updated wine tech sheets, information on winemakers, owners, multi-generational families and more as they explore this region in depth. 

According to Wine Folly CEO, David Gluzman, "Wine Folly Wine Region Guides are the best way for consumers to discover new wine regions and wines.   Sparkling wine has been made in this region since the late 1800s, always with an eye to safeguarding quality and tradition.   Now you can explore Conegliano Valdobbiadene from your phone, anywhere on earth!"

The Director of the Consorzio of Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG, Dr. Diego Tomasi states of the collaboration, "Education and research have been at the heart of our appellation since its creation in 1969.  We have just celebrated our 60th anniversary and we are excited to bring this comprehensive guide to our international audience. Our wines can be found in 150 countries, and the global reach of Wine Folly is a perfect partner for continuing our dedication to inform and delight our fans and those new to the nuances of our region." 

Some of the fun facts highlighted by the Wine Folly team and shared in the guide include:

• The hills of Conegliano Valdobbiadene are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• It's a 40-minute drive from Venice.
• People have been growing grapes here since 1220.
• 100% of the wine made in this DOCG is white.
• 97% of the wine made here is sparkling.
• Glera is the most planted grape and was called “Prosecco” until 2009.
• The area under vine is 21,500 acres (8,710 ha).
• Over 7,000 people work in the Prosecco Superiore wine industry.

About the Consorzio of Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore D.O.C.G.  
The Consorzio is a private body created to represent vine-growers, winemaking companies, and bottlers from Conegliano Valdobbiadene and to safeguard the standards of what are now the D.O.C.G. criteria in crafting wines of the highest quality and distinct provenance. Their work is focused on three major areas: protection, promotion, and sustainability. They improve sparkling production methods, help and training and supervise all stages of winemaking to guarantee the quality of this outstanding, Italian viticultural region. Prosecco Superiore exports to over 130 countries. 

Created in 1969, Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore was one of the first Italian appellations to earn D.O.C recognition, obtaining the D.O.C.G. status in 2009. These sparkling wines come from the historic area of Prosecco production, a unique, hillside terroir that was recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2019. Conegliano Valdobbiadene is situated in the northeast of Italy, between Venice and the Dolomites (at the foothills of the Alps), offering a mild, temperate climate ideal for grape growing, producing serious food wines with pairing versatility, showcasing a range of different styles, aroma, and flavor characteristics. 
  
Connect with the Consorzio on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, or visit prosecco.it/en to learn more about the region and its sparkling wines. 

For interviews, imagery, or more information, please contact:  
Kimberly Noelle Charles at Charles Communications Associates: kcharles@charlescomm.com or (415) 730-0064 www.charlescomm.com and All the Swirl on Instagram

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