Food and wine
Vacation with Taste
If you believe that delicious food and good wine are among the key ingredients that can turn your holiday into a unique experience, then you’re on the right page to find out where to enjoy these treasures once you arrive in Bibione.
You should know that the richness of flavors and typical local products is closely linked to the traditions of both the inland and coastal areas. Depending on the season, you can taste a wide variety of foods in wineries, farms, markets, agritourism spots, and restaurants. Get ready for an experience that combines exploration of the territory with a journey through local culinary traditions – a unique opportunity to open a window into the history and customs of the region.
Let yourself be hypnotized by taste! Here’s a small preview of the products you’ll encounter on your visits…
- White asparagus;
- vegetables and fruits grown inland;
- honey;
- cold cuts, dairy products, and cheeses made by local producers; fresh seafood;
- bluefish (e.g., sardines, mackerel);
- DOC wines from Lison–Pramaggiore, organically produced for years.
If you’re curious and love spoilers… here’s a short glimpse of what you’ll see and experience.
Some of the most important food and wine towns are Lison, Pramaggiore, Portogruaro, Annone Veneto, and S. Stino – just a few kilometers from Bibione, easily reachable by car or public transport. All of them boast a long-standing wine tradition, as this area – thanks to its calcium- and clay-rich soil – once hosted the vineyards of the Republic of Venice.
You’ll be able to visit production sites and witness firsthand the methods used for cultivating and producing various foods such as DOP cheeses, cured meats, and wines. Wineries are located in the vast cultivated plains and welcome tourists with guided vineyard tours, wine events, and tasty cellar tastings. You’ll learn the secrets of winemaking – most of the wines are organic. The D.O.C. Lison–Pramaggiore area, with 450 hectares of organically cultivated vineyards, is one of Italy’s leading organic wine regions.
The Lison–Pramaggiore Wine Route
If you’re not in a rush, know that these places, while easily accessible by car, are also perfect for slow exploration. You can delve into local history and traditions while appreciating the scenery on a relaxing bike tour. This route runs through the provinces of Venice, Treviso, and Pordenone, offering three main paths focusing on different areas:
- The Classic Zone
- The Livenza River Zone
- The Tagliamento River Zone
With its strong winemaking tradition, this area has produced true masterpieces – all DOC wines ranging from whites to reds and rosés, some of which are organic. In recent years, sparkling wines and prosecco have also become popular. The Lison DOCG takes its name from the village of the same name and boasts the prestigious Denomination of Controlled and Guaranteed Origin. Most wineries in the area are part of the Voluntary Consortium for the Protection of DOC Wines. Organic farming methods have been in use here since the 1990s.
Here’s a brief note about the “Bibione” Agricultural Cooperative. Founded in 1959 by fourteen Istrian refugees, the cooperative helped relaunch the cultivation of the area’s most iconic crop – the Bibione White Asparagus.
Today it includes eight local farms. Their fresh and genuine products are sold at “zero kilometer” directly in the cooperative’s shop, located at the entrance to the town, open from late April to mid-October.
Have we piqued your interest with White Asparagus?
It’s grown from early March to late spring – and it even has its own festival! Since 1970, Bibione has hosted the Asparagus Festival. Between April and May, Piazza Mercato comes alive with delicious dishes based on this exceptional local product, which can also be purchased at the event along with other quality farm-to-table produce.
The Third Basin and Arborio Rice
The Third Basin is dedicated to rice farming – more specifically, to Arborio rice. According to tradition, sowing takes place after April 25. Once harvested, the rice is sold to rice mills for hulling, polishing, and packaging.