Overview
The world's most consumed sparkling wine — and at its finest (Cartizze, single-vineyard Rive, Extra Brut) one of the most charming. The steep UNESCO-listed hillside vineyards of Valdobbiadene produce Glera grapes of real character. Prosecco Superiore DOCG is fundamentally different from the mass-market DOC.
In The Glass
- Colour
- Pale lemon-green with fine bubbles
- Nose
- Green apple, Pear, White peach, White flowers and Cream.
- Palate
- Celebratory freshness — pear, flowers, the world's aperitivo. Generally light-bodied, crisp acidity, dry, with a medium finish.
Tasting Profile
Body Light2/5
Tannins Silky1/5
Acidity Crisp4/5
Sweetness Bone Dry1/5
Alcohol Moderate2/5
Grapes
GleraVerdisoBianchetta
Aromas And Notes
Green applePearWhite peachLemonCitrus blossomWhite flowersCreamBread doughAcacia
Terroir
Humid continental — Dolomite foothills, morning fog, afternoon sun. Perfect for Glera's fresh acidity.
MoraineClayLimestoneConglomerate
Food Pairings
Venetian cicchettiProsciutto crudoLight fishFresh strawberries
Notable Producers
- Bisol, founded 1875 - Cartizze Dry
- Ruggeri, founded 1950 - Giall'Oro Valdobbiadene Superiore