To be an outstanding example of a traditional human settlement, land use ore sea use which is representative of a culture (or cultures), or human interaction with the environment especially when it has become vulnerable under the impact of irreversible change.
criterion (V)
Outstanding Universal Value
Das Projekt für die Weltkulturerbe-Kandidatur läuft an
2008
Aufnahme in die italienische Tentative List
2010
Gründung des zeitweiligen Zweckverbands “Colline di Conegliano Valdobbiadene Patrimonio dell’Umanità”
2014
Kandidatur von der UNESCO-Kommission für Italien genehmigt und Anmeldung am Zentrum für Weltkulturerbe in Paris
2017
Stellungnahme "Referral" der 42. UNESCO-Versammlung mit dem Antrag auf Änderung und Integration des Dossiers.
2018
Besprechung der Nominierung auf der 43. UNESCO-Versammlung in Baku
2019
Das Unesco-Projekt für die Hügel des Conegliano Valdobbiadene fußt auf den folgenden bezeichnenden Elementen
The area is characterised by a particular geomorphological conformation known as “hogback” – a series of steep, rugged slopes extending in an east-west direction, interspersed with small parallel-running valleys.
Over the centuries, the area’s inhabitants have learnt to adapt to this harsh environment, shaping its steep slopes, while perfecting their agricultural technique.
This ability to adapt is best expressed by the ciglione – a particular type of terrace that is covered not with stones, but with grassy soil- which, unlike other arrangements, helps to reinforce the slopes and reduces soil erosion.
Evidence of the use of the ciglione in the territory dates back to the 16th and 17th century appellations, while today, thanks to cartographic studies carried out on the nominated site, it is estimated that the ciglione accounts for 20% (2015 data) of the area, as opposed to 28% in 1960.
This reduction has mainly affected areas with gentler slopes, confirmation of the fact that the ciglione as a technique is best suited to, and has thus been maintained on, the steeper slopes. In fact, 67,33% are located on slopes with gradients of between 15 ° and 60 °.
The work of thousands of small-scale wine producers has allowed for the creation of a multifarious agricultural landscape both in terms of form and composition.
This landscape has been defined as „patchwork“, a highly fragmented and interconnected configuration characterized by numerous small vineyard plots, interspersed with wooded areas and unproductive elements, making up an effective ecological network that provides quality ecosystem services.