Exploring Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG, Oz Clarke and Tom Surgey re-think Prosecco in this sparkling fourth episode of WineAlive’s Spring Sipping series.
‘Look out for Conegliano Valdobbiadene on the label and you know you will be drinking the special stuff.‘ – Oz Clarke
Think of Prosecco only as a nice easy going, fruity party pop? Oz Clarke and Tom Surgey will change your mind as they taste four single village wines from Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG – considered to be the original Prosecco area. Learn how Prosecco Superiore from the two villages of Conegliano and Valdobbiadene differs from generic Prosecco, what ‘rive’ means and see Tom explain the difference between Brut, Brut Nature and Extra Brut and watch as Oz tries (several times) to improve Tom’s pronunciation by teaching him how to say Valdobbiadene like a true Italian.
Oz Clarke and Tom Surgey tasted these Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG:
Bival Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG Brut Nature Sui Lieviti Costante 08 2024
RRP: £35.00
Stockists: La Dolce Bolla
Rivaluce Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG Extra Brut Rive di San Pietro di Barbozza 2024
RRP: £29.00
Stockists: La Dolce Bolla
Le Manzane Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG Extra Dry 20.10 2024
RRP: £26.00
Stockists: La Dolce Bolla
Cantine Vedova Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG Brut Nebbia Rive di San Pietro di Barbozza2025
RRP: £26.00
Stockists: FizzyHappiness.com, La Dolce Bolla
A different story: Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG
Conegliano Valdobbiadene is the original birthplace of now-famous Prosecco. A traditional rural area an hour north of Venice, nestled between the towns of Conegliano and Valdobbiadene.
This area is characterized by breathtaking landscapes: steep hills interlaced with valleys, grassy terraces and woodland create a mosaic of natural beauty and agricultural heritage. This landscape has been shaped for centuries by wine growers. Vineyards cling to traditional grass terraces — known as ciglioni — on incredibly steep slopes. No machines can get up here, so most tasks are still performed by hand, just as generations before have always done.
The distinctive combination of generational effort and natural beauty led to the “Prosecco Hills of Conegliano Valdobbiadene”, uniquely, being recognized as a UNESCO Agricultural World Heritage Site in 2019 for its cultural and environmental importance. Conegliano Valdobbiadene is the only Prosecco denomination to be so recognised by UNESCO.
Come discover 20 sensational wines from this region at Wine Alive Bristol. To get you in the mood, watch Oz Clarke and Tom Surgey’s Sipping Series episode on the wines of Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG, where they explore what makes them Superiore, and why it’s worth getting your tongue around the name — and the wines. Does Tom master the pronunciation? After a sip or three and the guidance of Maestro Oz — YES. And you can do the same.
20 wines to discover
All 20 wines are available to buy either from Bristol wine merchants, online specialists, or national retailers. The range includes many Brut styles — food-friendly and dry — alongside a growing segment of wines exploring what’s distinctive about Conegliano Valdobbiadene. Discover single-vineyard Rive wines, the elite sites of the area, and historic Sui Lieviti styles — cloudy, bottle-fermented Prosecco, just like grandad used to make.
Visit our stand — and win a sparkling wine saver
Visit the stand, hosted by Master of Wine Sarah Abbott, and ask for a glass of Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG. We’ve got a handy sparkling wine saver for the first 10 visitors at each session who get their mouths around the name. And exceptional Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore for all.
Wine Alive Bristol takes place on Saturday 25th April at the Paintworks Event Space and you can taste a wide range of these perfect summer wines at the tasting. Click here for tickets and information about the event.
More suggestion of wines to look out for and where to buy them:
Ca’dei Zago Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG Frizzante Rifermentazione in Bottiglia 2024
RRP: £23.00
Stockists: brunswickfinewines.com; lescaves.co.uk
Adami Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG Brut Bosco di Gica NV
RRP: £23.00
Stockists: astrumwinecellars.com
Andreola Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG Brut Dirupo 2025
RRP: £23
Stockists: alivini.com
Bellenda Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG Brut San Fermo 2025
RRP: £13.50
Stockists: lescaves.co.uk
Bortolomiol Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG Brut Prior Millesimato 2025
RRP: £12.65
Stockists: continental-food.co.uk
Cantine Vedova Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG Brut Nebbia Rive di San Pietro di Barbozza 2025
RRP: £15.50
Stockists: fizzyhappiness.com
Conte Collalto Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG Brut San Salvatore 2025
RRP: £16.50
Stockists: harrogatefinewinecompany.com; robertsandspeight.co.uk
Masottina Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG Brut Contrada Granda NV
RRP: £15–20
Stockists: greatwinesdirect.co.uk; strictlywine.co.uk
Ruggeri Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG Brut Orizzonti NV
RRP: £15
Stockists: majestic.co.uk
Santa Margherita Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG Brut NV
RRP: £13.45
Stockists: vinvm.co.uk; winedirect.co.uk
Toffoli Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG Brut 2024
RRP: £18
Stockists: davywine.co.uk
Astoria Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG Extra Dry Corderie 2025
RRP: £16.20
Stockists: mercanti.co.uk; gerrardseel.co.uk; firthandco.com
Biancavigna Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG Extra Dry 2024
RRP: £20
Stockists: goedhuiswaddesdon.com; ocado.com
Frassinelli Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG Extra Dry NV
RRP: £17
Stockists: thormanhunt.co.uk
Le Colture Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG Extra Dry Pianer 2025
RRP: £15–20
Stockists: corneyandbarrow.com
Valdo Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG Extra Dry Elevantum NV
RRP: £14.99
Stockists: waitrose.com; margiotta.co.uk
Bottega Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG Dry Il Vino dei Poeti Rive di Col San Martino 2024
RRP: £20
Stockists: threshers.co.uk; vinvum.co.uk
Other blogs and videos in the WineAlive Spring Sipping Series with Oz Clarke and Tom Surgey , to be released over the next few months, include the Best Spring Cocktails and Sauvignon Blanc for Springtime, released just in time for International Sauvignon Blanc Day on May 1st 2026. See them all here:
Catch WineAlive’s full Spring Sipping series on YouTube at @wine-alive
