Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG is the key appellation for premium Prosecco. Established in 2009, it delineates the original DOC territory, marking the area between the towns of Valdobbiadene in the west and Conegliano in the east. The hill of Cartizze is the most important site and produces wines labelled Superiore di Cartizze. The appellation’s Rive system has identified 43 distinctive vineyard plots that can be considered ‘cru’.
Blog entries about Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco
Paul Caputo looks at the growing interest around single vineyard Prosecco and contemplates the significance of heroic viticulture. How important is terroir in the Conegliano-Valdobbiadene DOCG appellation and can we taste it in the glass?
“Complex floral bouquet nose with distinctive notes of violets and tarragon. Low yields give great concentration on the palate and intense green pear and almonds in the finish. Young and capable of evolution.”
“The extra dry style brings out the hints of tropical fruit and gives juiciness to the palate which has the solid structure typical of the Rive and a ripe fruit finish.”
“Another high vineyard wine with a delicate floral nose (rose petal?). Good volume on the palate and a long dry finish with citrus fruit and apple core aromas.”
“Young, fresh and immediate with precise floral aromas and hints of lemon peel. Very fine pelage and long progressive palate with a lingering minerally finish.”
“Outstanding example of Prosecco. An enticing, creamy nose of ripe pear transitions into an elegantly textured wine characterised by a fine mousse and shimmering acidity. Long dry finish lifted by notes of exotic fruit. Highly recommended.”
“The fresh, complex nose and light, crisp, bone dry palate of a wine from high vineyards and stony soils. Great finesse and exemplary terroir character.”
“A style which is slightly out of fashion, but a lovely wine with a juicy, ripe fruit quality, creamy texture and finely judged sugar / acid balance in the finish.”
Other wines from Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG
Francesco Drusian produces well regarded sparkling wines in the Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG. The company boasts vines on the prestigious Cartizze hill as well as the Santo Stefano ‘Riva’.
L'Antica Quercia is a 21 hectare estate in the heart of Conegliano Valdobbiadane Prosecco. This certified biological operation is known for a range of different Prosecco Superiore wines. Based in the Scomigo hills.
Sanfeletto is an historic producer of Prosecco based near Treviso. Founded in 1930 by the Ceschin family, whose winemaking connections in the area date back to the late 19th century, it continues to produce a wide range of sparkling wines today.
Bortolin Angelo is a highly respected producer of premium Prosecco from Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG. In particular the estate’s vintage Superiore di Cartizze release is one of the benchmark wines of the appellation.
Bortolomiol is one of the great sparkling wine houses of Italy. It is known for its premium wines from the Conegliano-Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG appellation, and in particular from the the prestigious subzone of Cartizze.
