Zugliano

In the Vicenza foothills of Veneto, the community of Zugliano—home to around 6,800 residents—offers the gravelly, volcanic soils essential for cultivating character-rich vines. This specific terroir anchors the Breganze DOC, a tight wine-growing zone restricted to just 12 municipalities, where intense, aromatic whites and reds are born. The surrounding hills also shape the identity of Soprèssa Vicentina DOP, a garlic-spiced cured pork specialty preserved across 113 municipalities. These local microclimates and steep terrains ensure that Zugliano remains a vital, highly specialized contributor to northern Italy's culinary and viticultural heritage.