An award that tells the story of an extraordinary territory
As of 2019, the Prosecco Hills of Conegliano and Valdobbiadene have officially entered the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. A recognition that goes beyond wine: it is a tribute to a unique cultural landscape, shaped over the centuries by the hand of man, his passion and dedication to the land.
In this corner of the Veneto, nature and peasant knowledge come together, giving life to a mosaic of vineyards, historic villages, scenic roads and age-old traditions that have made Prosecco Superiore DOCG a symbol of Italian excellence in the world.
A unique landscape of history, culture and heroic viticulture
Located between the cities of Conegliano and Valdobbiadene, these hills are distinguished by their harmonious conformation of steep slopes, terraced vineyards and an agricultural plot that preserves the balance between cultivation and biodiversity.
It is a landscape built over time with patience and vision, thanks to heroic viticulture that has been able to respect the rhythms of nature and keep the identity of the place intact. The “centuriatio agraria,” the ancient Roman system of land division, coexists today with modern sustainable agricultural practices, making this area a living example of the coexistence of innovation and tradition.
But the Prosecco Hills are not just geography: they are also culture of taste, authentic hospitality, art, landscape, memory. Walking among the rows of vines means crossing centuries of history, visiting historic wineries, getting to know families who have been passing on their love of wine for generations.
What it means to be a UNESCO World Heritage Site
UNESCO recognition is not just a title, but a commitment. A commitment to landscape protection, environmental sustainability, and the enhancement of a unique production culture in the world.
The official motivation honors the “evolving and living cultural landscape,” that is, an agricultural ecosystem that has been able to preserve its authenticity while intelligently adapting to change. It is the result of a perfect synergy between the natural environment and human intervention.
In a world where intensive agriculture has often sacrificed beauty and identity, the Prosecco Hills represent a model of balance, capable of producing excellence while respecting nature and local communities.
Bellussi: interpreters of an area that is the world’s heritage
Born in the heart of Valdobbiadene, Bellussi is deeply connected to this extraordinary territory. Our bottles are born among these hills, from carefully selected grapes, harvested by hand and transformed into sparkling wines that reflect the soul of this landscape.
Choosing Bellussi means choosing a Prosecco that is an authentic expression of its place of origin: each goblet tells of the minerality of the soils, the freshness of the altitude, and the wisdom of craftsmanship.
A commitment to quality, sustainability and the enhancement of local traditions makes Bellussi a point of reference for those looking for a wine that is, first and foremost, territory to drink.
From the most classic lines to the most innovative cuvées, each Bellussi label is a tribute to these hills, their slow pace, and their spontaneous elegance.
Bellussi: interpreters of an area that is the world’s heritage
To toast with a glass of Bellussi Prosecco is not simply to celebrate: it is to get in touch with a world made of beauty, culture, respect. It is to recognize in each bubble the toil of those who cultivate on slopes, the care of those who select each bunch, the vision of those who believe that wine is also a tale of the territory.
The Prosecco Hills of Conegliano and Valdobbiadene are now a World Heritage Site, but they have always been a heritage of emotions for those who live, visit and savor them. With Bellussi, these emotions arrive everywhere: on the table, in special moments, in the most beautiful memories.