Prosecco Superiore Frizzante, "Bade" Col Fondo

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An ancient tradition, imprinted in sixty year old vines, has inspired this slightly sparkling Prosecco, produced with the secondary fermentation in the bottle (sur lie). In the heart of the family vineyards, Benedetto has found an authentic expression of Glera and its land, and with several innovative elements has created a wine that surprises the palate with its delicate aromas, soft flavour and complexity.

Appellation: Conegliano Valdobbadiene Prosecco Superiore DOCG Col Fondo

Type: White, sparkling

Varietal Blend: 90% Glera (Prosecco), 10% Bianchetta and Verdiso

Wine Details:

Tasting Notes:

Appearance: Straw yellow, with a fine and creamy perlage.

Aroma: The characteristic hint of “bread crust” unites with fresh and fruity notes, typical of Prosecco at the end of fermentation.

Palate: Initial soft fruity flavors combine with a hint of yeast, leaving room for a dry and pleasantly bitter taste. In sum, the flavor is generous and well balanced.

Serving Temperature: 4-6° C (39-43° F)

Food Pairings: The abundance of typical fruity notes of Prosecco and aroma of bread crust offer the perfect wine for every informal occasion. At the table, it is best as an aperitif or served with appetizers, to then continue and appreciate vegetable risotto or seafood.

Vinyard Notes:

Vineyard: The hills of Collalto, Susegana

Grape Harvest Period: The last ten days of September

Winemaking Notes:

Light pressing is applied with the pneumatic press and primary fermentation occurs at a controlled temperature. The must is conserved on fine lees in stainless steel tanks for six months. Secondary fermentation takes place by means of adding the must from Glera grapes.

Reviews:

2014 Decanter World Wine Awards: Commended

NV Bade – 90 Points – Wine & Spirits "Year's Best Summer Sparklers" (2014)
"Produced from 60-year-old vines, this undergoes its secondary fermentation in bottle. Its dry spice and austerity takes the wine in a different direction than many of its sweet contemporaries. The flavor combines dried pineapple and cider apples with the bitterness of toasted pignoli nuts. It finishes clean, bringing foods to mind, whether veal in a cream sauce or a plate of sheep's milk and washed-rind cheeses." ~ M.L.

NV Bade – 85 Points – Wine Enthusiast (Aug 2013)
"Thin, simple and bright, this easy sparkling Prosecco Superiore opens with citrus, peach and white flower. Although the bottle does not specify the style, it feels like a Brut expression with very little residual sugar." ~ M.L.