Valdobbiadene DOCG Spumante Superiore di Cartizze is a sub-denomination covering a very small area of vineyards located in Valdobbiadene among the steepest hills of Santo Stefano and Saccol; a tiny amphitheatre consisting of marl, sandstone and clay soils that allows Glera grapes achieving full maturation and which, moreover, guarantee an unusual concentration of aromas.
In this case the sparkling wine, whilst maintaining the freshness of Prosecco, becomes sweeter, encapsulating a special abundance of perfumes reminding the flavour of soft fruits like apricots and peaches, which then blend into a hint of orange flowers and roses.
This gentler flavour extends the persistence of the aroma making Cartizze the ideal choice to accompany a special dessert.
It has a pale straw yellow colour, a thin and persistent perlage, an intense aroma and a sweet and fruity flavour.
To be served at a temperature of 8/10 °C.
The grapes are harvested from mid-September until mid-October, slightly late.
Vinification: soft pressing of the grapes, fermentation of the must in the absence of skins, at a controlled temperature.
After removing the accumulated foam the second fermentation with Charmat method takes place in closed steel vats at a controlled temperature, in approximately 30 days.