Hand-Harvested Proseccos From Steep Hillsides Andreola, a family-owned winery in Valdobbiadene, produces sparkling wines from some of Italy's most challenging vineyard terrain. The denomination's steep hills—some reaching gradients of up to 80%—preclude mechanization entirely, requiring all vines to be tended and harvested by hand.
Terroir-Driven Single Vineyards The winery produces the widest range of Rive (single-vineyard designations) in the Valdobbiadene DOCG. Each vineyard carries its own combination of altitude, exposure, and soil composition, which shapes distinct ripening patterns and aromatic profiles. "No two hillsides behave alike, and no two Rive taste the same," according to the winery.
Why It Matters
For wine retailers and on-premise operators seeking to differentiate Prosecco offerings, single-vineyard bottlings from Valdobbiadene command premiums and allow customers to explore regional expression within the same denomination. Andreola's breadth of Rive selections provides a platform for educational tasting programs and curated wine lists.
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Written by FBM Publications Editors
