Carpesica, Vittorio Veneto, Prosecco hills
Vineyard relais of Le Vigne di Alice winery on a hilltop in Carpesica between Conegliano and Vittorio Veneto in the UNESCO Prosecco hills. 19th-century farmhouse with themed Alice in Wonderland rooms. Estate organic Prosecco DOCG tastings; 60 km north of Venice.
The list: Le Vigne di Alice estate Prosecco DOCG; Bellenda 1986 tastings; 19th-century farmhouse surrounded by vineyards; themed Alice in Wonderland rooms
Tip: The Doro Nature brut-zero Prosecco from Le Vigne di Alice is among the most serious expressions of the DOCG - ask for it at breakfast.
Tarzo, Treviso Province, Prosecco hills
Elegantly restored country-house hotel in the UNESCO Prosecco hills between Conegliano and Valdobbiadene. 7 rooms (3 suites, 4 standard) in a peaceful vine-surrounded estate with pool, garden, and spa. Own Prosecco DOCG and olive oil at breakfast; attached winery available for tastings. Tel +39 0438 933861.
The list: Own-production Prosecco DOCG; bottle and olive oil at breakfast; attached winery; along the Prosecco wine road; 15 min from Conegliano, 60 min from Venice
Tip: The attached winery offers horizontal tastings of the estate's cru Prosecco bottles - arrange a session at the front desk on arrival.
Valdobbiadene, Prosecco hills
Country-chic agriturismo in Valdobbiadene with interiors designed by architect Tobia Scarpa. Surrounded by the UNESCO-listed Prosecco hills. Own-estate Prosecco Superiore DOCG; regional Venetian cuisine. Highly rated for value and charm. Tel available via agriturismovedova.it.
The list: Estate Prosecco Superiore DOCG wines; country-chic agriturismo surrounded by UNESCO-listed Prosecco hills; regional Venetian cuisine with estate wines
Tip: The Scarpa-designed interiors are notable for a farmhouse - the blend of agricultural heritage and contemporary design is intentional.
Marano di Valpolicella
Boutique winery in Marano di Valpolicella with farm-stay accommodation in the rural house. The estate operates the Bike Station Valpolicella, offering e-bike tours (2 h, 5 km) through the vineyards with Amarone tasting. 17th-century cellar for wine refinement. Rated 4.8/5 on TripAdvisor (124 reviews).
The list: Boutique winery; Amarone, Valpolicella, Ripasso; e-bike vineyard tours with wine tasting; 17th-century cellar; rural house stays
Tip: The e-bike + tasting combination (approx. EUR65) is the most immersive Valpolicella Classico estate experience available at this price point.
Negrar, Valpolicella Classica
Small boutique relais in Negrar di Valpolicella, one of the five communes of the Classico zone. Estate-produced Valpolicella Classico and Amarone. Cellar tastings by arrangement. Agriturismo-style dining with local Veronese produce paired with estate wines.
The list: Valpolicella Classica DOC and Amarone DOCG estate wines; boutique relais in Negrar sub-zone; cellar tastings available; agriturismo-style estate dining
Tip: Negrar is the easternmost of the five Valpolicella Classico communes - the wines here tend toward elegance rather than the richer style of Fumane and Marano.
Gargagnago, Valpolicella Classica
The Serego Alighieri family (descendants of Dante Alighieri) has farmed this Valpolicella estate since 1353. La Foresteria guest house at Gargagnago offers estate stays with access to Masi-managed wine tastings of the Serego Alighieri range including Vaio Armaron Amarone. Linked to the new Monteleone21 open winery.
The list: Serego Alighieri estate wines by Masi (Dante Alighieri's heirs); Vaio Armaron Amarone; Possessioni range; private cellar tours; Monteleone21 open winery nearby
Tip: The historical connection to Dante Alighieri's family and the 700-year vine lineage make this the most literature-linked wine stay in Veneto.
