Wine tourism in the Berici Hills: what to taste and experience near Vicenza

Wine tourism in the Berici Hills is an authentic way to discover Vicenza and its quieter side, made up of vineyards, small villages and farms that preserve an ancient winemaking tradition.

Visitors here are not just looking for a wine tasting, but a slow experience that combines nature, food and wine, and rural life: walking in the hills, meeting local producers, discovering the wines of the Berici Hills, and letting themselves be guided by the typical flavours of the heart of Veneto.

Wine tourism is a way of getting to know a region through wine, visiting wineries, vineyards and farms that reflect the local culture.

For us at Cà Nova, it means welcoming guests in an authentic way, offering a variety of food and wine experiences and a moment marked by the rhythm of the Berici hills.

Among the rows of vines, the aromas of the cellar and the calm just a stone's throw from the city of Vicenza, wine tourism becomes an opportunity to discover the true character of the Berici Hills.

The Berici Hills are located south of Vicenza and preserve a harmonious landscape of hills, vineyards and small farming villages.

It is an area where the wine-making tradition is still part of everyday life, thanks to a favourable microclimate and the Colli Berici DOC designation of origin.

Visiting this area means moving between nature and culture: the hills hold traces of the genius of Andrea Palladio and offer routes through wineries and vineyards.

Veneto has no shortage of hilly areas dedicated to wine: the Euganean Hills with their volcanic reliefs, Valpolicella famous for Amarone and Ripasso, the Prosecco hills, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the Soave area, known for its elegant white wines. These are well-known and popular destinations, often linked to structured tourism.

The Berici Hills, on the other hand, offer a different experience: quieter, more rural and authentic. Here, the landscape is still untouched by mass tourism. The local wines reflect an ancient terroir rich in nuances, while the farms maintain a simple, family-friendly welcome.

It is precisely this combination of nature, slow pace and distinctive wines that makes the Berici Hills a unique wine tourism destination in the Veneto region.

Tasting wine in the Berici Hills means getting into the rhythm of the hills, discovering the hand of the producers and listening to what the landscape has to say.

At Cà Nova, we accompany our guests on this journey through our wines:

• Millesimato Prosecco Extra Dry
• Prosecco Brut
• Prosecco Rosé
• Durello
• Pinot Nero Rosé
• Pinot Nero Rosso IGT
• Pinot Grigio DOC.

Each glass comes from the vineyards we cultivate between Brendola and the hills of Pozzolo di Villaga, and is served as we experience it: calmly, at the table, following the guest's rhythm.

The hills of Vicenza are rich in products that reflect the rural cuisine of the area: extra virgin olive oil from the hills of Nanto and Villaga, local honeys, Sopressa Vicentina DOP, cheeses such as Asiago and other traditional products. These are simple, immediate flavours that pair naturally with the wines of Vicenza and help to better understand the character of the area.

During our tastings, we always offer a small plate of the house, prepared with genuine products from our farm and designed to follow the seasons.

For those who want a more complete pairing, we offer platters of local and Emilian cold cuts and cheeses, a selection designed to accompany each glass and illustrate the link between wine and the territory.

The Berici Hills Wine Route is one of the most representative nature trails for discovering these hills: villages, rows of vines, farms and panoramic viewpoints that allow you to discover the vineyards and producers of the area up close.

For those who love dynamic experiences, the area offers a wine tourism experience that can be combined with outdoor activities: cycle paths and nature trails. Walking or cycling through the hills and then stopping for a wine tasting makes for a complete and immersive experience.

The Berici Hills are also perfect for a slow tourism approach: quiet roads, historic villages, squares and architecture that invite you to take your time and listen to the history of the area.

The itineraries are also suitable for those looking for wine tourism for couples and families, thanks to accessible routes, welcoming nature and a setting that focuses on conviviality and landscape.

Experiencing seasonal wine tourism in the Berici Hills means letting yourself be carried away by the rhythms of the hills and the transformations that the landscape undergoes throughout the year. At Cà Nova, we share this dimension by welcoming guests during the periods when the area is at its best: spring, when the rows of vines come back to life; summer, with its bright sunshine among the vineyards; and autumn, with its intense colours and the scents of the grape harvest.

Our tastings follow this natural cycle. The wines change expression as the months pass and the house dishes adapt to the seasonality of our farm, so that each visit truly reflects the moment.

A way of experiencing the Berici Hills that invites you to taste and listen: an authentic experience, made up of places, people and seasons that intertwine and make each visit different from the last.