Cartizze Dry Col Vetoraz 2023

Cartizze Dry Col Vetoraz represents the highest expressive summit of Prosecco Superiore di Valdobbiadene. The famous hill of Cartizze enjoys an ideal microclimate, particularly suitable exposures and soils, which allow the Glera grape to ripen with a particularly intense aromatic dowry. The wines of this small area have for centuries been considered the best in the entire Prosecco area and are traditionally used to produce sweet Spumanti to be enjoyed with desserts, fruit tarts or leavened cakes. The floral aromas and the intense and rich fruit are always supported by a great freshness, which makes the sip harmonious and satisfying.

Prosecco Valdobbiadene Superiore Cartizze is a sparkling wine produced by one of the benchmark wineries in the historic Valdobbiadene area. Col Vetoraz cultivates some 20 hectares of vineyards in Santo Stefano di Valdobbiadene. Although the winery's foundation dates back to 1993, it can boast experience dating back to the early decades of the 1800s. The beautiful hilly area of Valdobbiadene and Cartizze is protected to the north by the foothills of the Alps and wonderfully exposed to the sun on very steep slopes. The poor, draining soils are perfect for quality viticulture based on low yields. Thanks to this perfect combination of pedoclimatic elements, Cartizze stands out as a true cru, capable of delivering wines of absolute excellence. Starting with grapes of excellent quality, Col Vetoraz simply carries out the sparkling process with the utmost respect for the raw material.

The Prosecco Valdobbiadene Superiore Cartizze sparkling wine produced by Col Vetoraz is made with pure Glera grapes from vineyards cultivated between 200 and 300 meters above sea level, on steep slopes and soils of a predominantly calcareous matrix, rich in fossils. After soft pressing, the must is vinified in steel. The base wines, after a short period of maturation, are sent for frothing and second fermentation in an autoclave according to the Martinotti or Charmat Method. In the glass, it is straw yellow in colour with a perlage of good fineness and persistence. The bouquet expresses floral scents and aromas of citrus, pear and white peach. On the palate, it is elegant, with a fruity, creamy and smooth sip that is perfectly balanced by a fresh and savoury finish.