Refrontolo, a gem within Prosecco Hills in Veneto

The small municipality of Refrontolo lies about thirty kilometres north of Treviso, where the landscape is dominated by gentle slopes covered with endless rows of vines: the Prosecco Hills of Conegliano Valdobbiadene. Refrontolo sits on a hilltop overlooking the Quartier del Piave plateau and its area is famous for the production of Refrontolo Passito DOCG red wine. The monument that characterizes this area is an ancient water mill located along the road that connects Refrontolo to the village of Rolle: the Molinetto della Croda.

Refrontolo is one of the places touched by the main route of the Strada del Prosecco e Vini dei Colli Conegliano Valdobbiadene (Prosecco Road), created in 2003, that includes, in addition to the original White Wine Road, three other routes that enhance the whole area, its different wine-growing landscapes and the many attractions, including historical and artistic ones, scattered along the hills between Conegliano and Valdobbiadene. This area offers splendid and varied landscapes, but also good food and excellent wines.

Refrontolo is the ideal place to venture, on foot or by bike, along the various hiking trails that surround the area, along which you can take a break in one of the many agritourism activities in the area to taste the delicacies of the territory. 

In addition to the Molinetto della Croda, the historic centre of Refrontolo is home to splendid residences built between 1500's and 1700's, the so called ville venete, including Villa Spada Battaglia Peretti (1600's), Villa Capretta Uberti Orlandi Colles-Lorenzon (1500's) and Villa Ticozzi Aliprandi Meneghetti Pasinetti Ciardi (1700's-1800's).

From Refrontolo you can easily reach Cison Valmarino, with its Castel Brando, and Follina, with its Abbey of Santa Maria, two of the most beautiful villages in Veneto. Of course you can't miss the two iconic towns of this territory, Valdobbiadene and Conegliano, perhaps following the paths that mark the Prosecco Road. Finally, all you have to do is reaching Treviso, one of the most beautiful cities of art in the Veneto.

Refrontolo's most special monument is its ancient watermill. We're talking about Molinetto della Croda, situated in the Lierza valley, is one of the most evocative corners in the Marca Trevigiana, which in its almost four centuries of history has enchanted thousands of visitors.

It is a characteristic example of 1600's rural architecture and, in addition to the mill, also includes accommodation for the caretaker family, a stable and a granary. After years of decay, in 1991 the mill was purchased by the Refrontolo municipality which proceeded to carry out a thorough restoration, transforming it into a milling museum.

Marca Trevigiana’s territory is a cradle for wine-making excellence, where vineyards extend between green hills and breathtaking views, the unmistakable landscape in which the charming village of Refrontolo is also nestled.

Prosecco, the undisputed icon of the area, stands out for its lively freshness, with fine and persistent perlage, accompanied by delicate fruity and floral notes. Thanks to the favorable climate and the quality of the soil, the wines produced in the area have a unique lightness and refinement, capable of enhancing every toast and pairing very well with a wide variety of dishes, both sweet and savory.

If you want to discover these wine-making gems directly where it all originates, we recommend taking part in an exclusive wine tour of Marca Trevigiana, in the company of expert sommeliers, departing from Venice: a journey through vineyards, historic cellars and unforgettable tastings immersed in the heart of Prosecco Hills for a unique sensory experience!