Col Vetoraz’s summer embraces a new experience that blends culture, landscape and viticulture. Terra d’Arte continues, the project conceived by the historic Valdobbiadene Docg winery to create a dialogue between the world of wine and the world of art. For 2026, it hosts a new exhibition dedicated to Belluno sculptor Beppino Lorenzet. Until the end of October, the winery’s reception hall becomes the stage for a narrative journey of wooden sculptures exploring memory, society, spirituality and identity — offering visitors an experience that goes beyond tasting.
Terra d’Arte continues its story between creativity and territory
Launched in 2022, Terra d’Arte was created to enhance the dialogue between different forms of excellence, connecting the creativity of local artists with the identity of Valdobbiadene Docg and the hospitality of the winery.
The initiative continues to grow as a cultural project capable of enriching the wine tourism experience, offering visitors opportunities to discover a place where landscape, art and wine intertwine — in one of the most emblematic corners of the UNESCO‑listed hills.
Francesca Miotto, Head of Communication and Events at Col Vetoraz, explains the meaning of Terra d’Arte:
“Terra d’Arte was born from the desire to offer our guests an experience that goes beyond tasting and tells the story of the territory through different yet complementary languages. Beppino Lorenzet’s works interpret values such as memory, identity and authenticity — the same values that guide our daily work in the vineyard and in the cellar. Welcoming artists who can transform matter into emotion means creating new opportunities for encounter and contributing to the enhancement of the cultural and human heritage of our territory.”
Beppino Lorenzet’s sculptures on display at Col Vetoraz until October
The new exhibition is dedicated to the works of Beppino Lorenzet, a Belluno artist who has spent decades focusing his research on the human figure and themes linked to personal and collective memory.
Carved mainly in Swiss pine and linden wood, the sculptures stand out for their strong narrative power and expressive variety. Figures, symbols and scenes alternate along a path that touches on childhood memories, contemporary tensions, social themes and spirituality.
Among the works on display is “Chi ha preso il mio dentino” (Who Took My Little Tooth), inspired by the childhood tradition of the little mouse who replaces a fallen tooth with a coin. The sculpture — depicting a staircase climbed by small mice, each holding a tooth — won the Children’s Jury Prize at the 43rd International Wood Sculpture Competition “Città di Asiago”.
Beside it stands “Muro” (Wall), a reflection on the wounds of the present, represented through a vertical fragment of torn wall evoking conflict and fracture.
“Donna” (Woman) addresses the delicate theme of eating disorders, portraying a slender, elongated figure that recalls anorexia, while “Pugili” (Boxers) draws inspiration from an episode in boxing history, inviting reflection on social and cultural change. Completing the exhibition are “Vescovo” (Bishop), a miniature dedicated to the clergy, and “Pallone” (Ball), carved in linden wood to celebrate the 2026 Football World Cup.
An artist who brought wood sculpture to the world
Self‑taught and with a past as a mountain race athlete, Beppino Lorenzet began his artistic journey in 1980, gradually deepening his mastery of wood carving and sculpting techniques.
Throughout his career, he has developed a body of work that has led him to engage with international artistic communities and exhibit in numerous countries, including Brazil, the United States, Sweden, Finland, Germany and Japan. In recent years, he has focused particularly on high and low relief techniques, creating large‑scale works in elm, walnut, Swiss pine and linden wood.
At the highest point of Cartizze: Col Vetoraz between wine, landscape and culture
The exhibition finds a particularly meaningful setting at Col Vetoraz, located nearly 400 meters above sea level at the highest point of the Cartizze hill.
Here, visitors can immerse themselves in an experience that brings together the Valdobbiadene DOCG landscape — now a UNESCO World Heritage site — the winery’s renowned sparkling wines and Lorenzet’s wooden sculptures.
The exhibition confirms Col Vetoraz’s commitment to interpreting wine as part of a broader narrative, where culture, territory and local identity come together to offer an authentic vision of the Prosecco Superiore hills.
