In July 2025, Fizzy Happiness hosted Fizzy Fest in Marlow, a two-day wine-led event dedicated to Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG — Italy’s highest classification for Prosecco and one of the most distinctive sparkling wine regions in Europe.
The festival was created to provide a public platform for understanding Prosecco beyond its everyday image, focusing instead on origin, regional identity, and the producers behind the wines.
Industry Tasting & Masterclass
The opening day was structured around an industry tasting and a guided Prosecco Superiore masterclass, bringing together hospitality professionals, trade guests, and private attendees.
The tasting was led by Sarah Abbott MW, who presented a regional overview of Conegliano Valdobbiadene, examining differences in site, elevation, and winemaking approach across the hills. The session focused on how vineyard origin influences structure, aroma, and texture in Prosecco Superiore.
Giulia Pussini, representing the Consorzio di Tutela del Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco, joined from Italy to provide insight into the region’s heritage, regulatory framework, and ongoing quality initiatives.
Public Festival Day
The second day of Fizzy Fest was open to the public and welcomed 459 guests to Liston Court Gardens in Marlow.
Visitors were able to taste wines poured directly by Italian producers, offering an opportunity to engage with the families and winemakers behind the bottles, many of whom farm vineyards in the UNESCO-listed hills of Veneto.
The day combined tastings, informal discussions, and live music in a setting designed for relaxed exploration rather than formal instruction.
Wines Presented
Across the festival, guests were offered:
- 36 wines from 8 independent producers
- 2,876 tasting glasses poured over two days
- A range of styles, including Brut, Extra Dry, and limited single-vineyard expressions
The selection highlighted both established producers and smaller, quality-focused wineries, reflecting the diversity within the Conegliano Valdobbiadene DOCG area.
Understanding Prosecco Superiore DOCG
Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG refers to a defined hillside region in north-eastern Italy, where vineyards are often farmed by hand due to steep terrain.
The DOCG classification signifies:
- Controlled vineyard origin
- Regulated yields and production methods
- Mandatory tasting and analysis before release
The region is recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, reflecting the cultural and agricultural importance of its historic vineyard landscape.
Fizzy Happiness & Prosecco Superiore
Fizzy Fest forms part of Fizzy Happiness’ wider work as a UK-based specialist importer and retailer of Prosecco Superiore DOCG and Italian wines.
The same producers featured at the festival supply Fizzy Happiness’ online shop and wine bars, La Dolce Bolla in Marlow and UNDICI in Old Amersham, where these wines are available by the glass, bottle, and through guided tastings.