PEDAVENA BREWERY
Not only is Pedavena the largest brewery in Italy, it is also the producer of three, high-quality brands of Italian beer. Located in Pedavena, just outside of Feltre, the historic brewery was built in 1897 by the Luciani brothers, a family of entrepreneurs from Agordo. The Luciani brothers chose Pedavena to start their brewing business given that the natural properties and minerals in local spring waters help the fermentation of the yeast. Today the brewery is run by expert brewers who preserve and pass on beer-making traditions at the Pedavena Brewery school.
The Pedavena Brewery offers tours and has become a gathering point for locals and tourists in the Belluno valley. The brewing room, which houses the copper vats, is embellished with marble from Verona, glass from Murano and mosaics from Spilimbergo. Visitors can sample the various types of beers and enjoy typical dishes in the large adjacent restaurant. The brewery also has gardens, where artisan markets and concerts are held, and large meeting spaces for conferences and special occasions. Every year this popular brewery serves over three million beers!
