FOR PROSECCO AND PASTRY
At the heart of Italy’s sparkling wine region, Treviso is the perfect starting point for a trip down ‘prosecco road’ – a scenic stretch of wineries, hotels and B&BS. First explore the town, with its stunning mix of elaborate Venetian gothic and Romanesque architecture. For a hearty lunch, stop off at Osteria Muscoli opposite the daily fish market for a golden plate of ‘frittura mista’. Later, treat yourself to a plate of spaghetti alla chitarra with a rich guinea fowl ragu at La Beccherie (lebeccherie.it). While debate rages about who invented tiramisu, it is widely acknowledged that La Beccherie was one of the first purveyors. Take a trip to 47 Anno Domini ( facebook.com/ annodomini.vineyards) for a stunning range of wines and fruity prosecco. Pair your fizz with the local meats and cheeses like the creamy casatella. Continue your tasting at the tiny family-run vineyard of Le Celline (lecelline.it). For a filling plate of fresh pasta, hop across the road to Trattoria Da Vanda (+39 0432 900029) for a Bolognese to fuel you through the day. If you’re going for a speedy city break, book a room at Relais San Nicolo (relais-sannicolo.com), based in Treviso’s historic centre. Or, if you’re aiming for a more luxurious country break, book yourself into the Villa Luppis (villaluppis.it), built around an old monastery, where doubles cost around £104 per night. Georgina Kiely