Vicenza

Vicenza flourishes where the Bacchiglione and Retrone rivers meet at the foot of the Berici Hills, marking the northern boundary of the fertile Po Valley. This distinct geographic position fosters 18 overlapping protected food and wine denominations. At the forefront of this agricultural heritage are local designations like the Colli Berici DOC wine, which encompasses 26 municipalities, and the garlic-scented Soprèssa Vicentina DOP. Today, 2 verified producers operate directly within the municipality, crafting authentic expressions of these terroir-driven standards that connect the city’s urban core with the volcanic soils of the surrounding hillsides.