




Prosecco Origins will take you back in time to the XIV century to discover the history of world’s favourite sparkling wine, exploring the pieces of land where it all began. Hidden in a little corner of north-eastern Italy and beautifully located in a unique setting overlooking the gulf of Trieste you’ll find the old villages of Contovello and Prosecco (of course), where you’ll get the chance to learn about the very first steps of Prosecco wine walking through the narrow streets of the ancient village and up and down the green terraced vineyards enjoying unbeatable views of the Adriatic Sea while tasting traditionally produced sparkling wines and regional delicacies from the nearby farmhouses. From wine-lovers to curious travellers, Prosecco Origins is the perfect experience for a getaway immersed in a unique environment, tasting locally produced wines and homemade delights while exploring the roots of a worldwide favourite. Come see where bubbles were born.
Visit the old village of Contovello
Discover the countryside area of the Karst Plateau
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Prosecco Origins Wine Experience lasts about 2–3 hours. The itinerary has 2 stops.
Prices start at $69 per person for this Trieste experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is The meeting point is ALWAYS at Contovello Pond. Search for Stagno di Contovello / Kontovelska mlaka in your maps app. For any issues on the activity date, please contact Katrin. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN, IT, ES.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 10 participants.
Confirmation is sent by the operator within 24 hours of booking.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 92 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Prosecco Origins.
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Prosecco Origins Wine Experience | 2–3 hours | 5.0 (92) | $69 | |
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