Characterized by hogback hills, small plots of vines on narrow grassy terraces (ciglioni), forests, farmland and small villages, the landscape of the Prosecoo wine production area has been shaped and adapted by man for centuries. Located in northeastern Italy, the landscape is known for its chequerboard pattern consisting of rows of vines parallel and vertical to the slopes. The 19th Century bellussera technique of training the vines a few metres off the ground, has contributed to the looks of the landscape.
The declaration was made in Baku (Azerbaijan) at the 43rd Session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, with a unanimous vote by the 21 Committee Member States, thus confirming the high profile of the Italian candidacy. The result is proof of the leading position held by Italy within the UNESCO and the excellent teamwork carried out to promote Brand Italy, which saw the involvement of the Foreign Ministry, the Ministry for Cultural Heritage and Activities, the Ministry of Agricultural, Food and Forestry and Tourism Policies, the Veneto Region and the Candidacy Promotion Committee.
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