Paris. “Le Terre delle Collinie di Conegliano e Valdobbiadene (Prosecco Superiore region) are preparing their candidacy to UNESCO World Heritage. It is a site that gave birth to one of the most popular wines in the world, Prosecco, a white wine that is widespread across the 5 continents and exported to more than 80 countries. The Veneto region and the municipal adminstrations representing the 15 municipalities in the region, the Province of Venice and the Chamber of Commerce Treviso, manufacturers-in addition to the thousands of residents who wished to sign a petition- has decided to launch the procedure to request international recognition. Ministers of Cultural Heritage and Foreign Affairs will officiate the request to UNESCO. Terre del Prosecco Superiore will undergo a close inspection in Paris, the seat of UNESCO. (9colonne)
