The Euganean Hills rise unexpectedly from the flat earth: they are the product of volcanic eruptions that took place millions of years ago. These mounts have been devoted to wine making ever since the Paleovenetians of the “Atestine” civilisation introduced this cultivation, between the 10th and 5th century B.C. The landscape is in fact a perfect geometrical sequence of vineyards, villages and medieval castles; Renaissance villas and patrician residences; churches, monasteries and retreats, inhabited up until now by Benedictines and the Camaldolese. A treasure chest contained within the naturalistic island, which is protected by the Regional Park. On the way to the Strada del Vino Colli Euganei, the favourite places of illustrious personalities such as Petrarch, Goethe, Foscolo, Byron and Shelley are visible.

Food originality and sincere wines: in other words, a guarantee given by the Euganean Hills to the aficionados of good cuisine. The local kitchen originates in the rural culture: therefore, we recommend the sausages and white meat; the soups are also delicious (particularly the ones made of beans, seasoned with a drop of extra virgin oil); inviting is the home made tagliatelle (Italian noodles); savoury the barbecue. Moreover, Nature helps create special flavours, offering in abundance herbs to combine with the risotto, the omelette or just to taste as a starter.