Church of San Martino in Farra di Soligo.
Of course, the grape can be grown anywhere. However, only sparkling wine from the Conegliano and Valdobbiadene region can rightfully be called Prosecco.
But keep your eyes open! What is sometimes served as Prosecco north of the Alps bears the designation Vino Frizzante on the label, shyly printed in small type.
It tastes good, but it's not Prosecco - that carries the designation Vino Spumante.
Vino Frizzante contains less carbonation (and therefore has less pressure in the bottle) and is easily recognizable by its standard cork, which has been secured inside the bottle with a twist of string.
Please do not interpret this as an attempt to deceive! Rather, it is an act of fiscal self-defense that could be considered entirely legitimate, given that the sparkling wine tax (which 20 years ago amounted to €1 per bottle) was levied on the "mushroom cork" (tapo fungo).
The real Prosecco is a Vino Spumante. In its premium version, it's called Cartizze - Italy's answer to French champagne.
The third type of Prosecco is called fai da te or "do it yourself." Read here to learn how to make Prosecco yourself (unbeatably cheap).
Where Prosecco comes from.
Conegliano
A short stroll through the charming historic center of Conegliano, with its palaces and the impressive cathedral, a glass of Prosecco as an aperitif, and then on toward Pieve di Soligo and on to Follina (where you can visit a medieval abbey).
This is where the scenic and aromatic Prosecco Route begins. Take your time, visit one of the many Prosecco wineries, and follow the road all the way to Valdobbiadene, the second main town in the Prosecco region.
The names of great and rightly famous Prosecco producers line up like pearls on a string: Mionetto, Valdo, Ruggeri.
By the way, cycling is a wonderful way to get to know the area and its exceptionally charming landscape.