Italy's northeast corner is the country's one region where white wines regularly rise to high international standards and dominate production. The region of Conegliano-Valdobbiadene has a faintly alpine feeling. Its local specialty is the Prosecco grape which lends itself well to sparkling wine production. La Riva Dei Frati owes its name to where its vineyards are situated - a forgotten abbey on a steep slope. Owned by the Adami family, La Riva dei Frati combines antique traditions with modern technology, aspiring to the production of the best wine possible.