Comune in Veneto, Italy
Colognola ai Colli is acomune (municipality) in theProvince of Verona in theItalian regionVeneto, located about 90 kilometres (56 mi) west ofVenice and about 15 kilometres (9 mi) east ofVerona.
Colognola ai Colli borders the following municipalities:Belfiore,Caldiero,Cazzano di Tramigna,Illasi,Lavagno, andSoave.
- Church of Santa Maria della Pieve (12th century). It was originally a temple devoted to the Roman godMercury.
- 'Wines: Valpolicella DOC, Amarone DOC and Recioto Soave DOC
- "Bisi" (Peas): this product makes Colognola ai Colli famous all over the province of Verona. Every year in May, there is a festival dedicated to Colognola's peas: "La Sagra dei Bisi". The typical dish is called 'Risi e bisi', risotto with peas.