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About This Wine:
Vinification: Light pressing with bladder presses, settling of must, fermentation at controlled temperatures (18-20°C) with cultured yeasts. Contact with fine lees in stainless steel for three months.
Alcohol 11% vol
Sensory profile: Presentation: Straw yellow. Creamy mousse and delicate, long-lasting bead Nose: Admirably rich, intense,and harmonious. Lovely, crisp spiciness with hints of apple and peach, plus wisteria and acacia blossom Palate: Rich, forward fruitiness, with supple, velvety mouthfeel. Admirable fullness and length, closely mirroring the nose. A wine of great balance and elegance.
Food recommendations: Excellent aperitif that is perfect for all social occasions, especially festive gatherings. Matches well with dry pastries, fruit tarts, foccaccia breads. Serving temperature Chill to 7-8° C before serving. An ice bucket is the perfect presentation.
Serving glass: Riedel crystal designed specifically for sparkling Prosecco di Valdobbiadene. Avoid using tall, slender flutes: while they maximize enjoyment of the bead, they inhibit release of the wine’s bouquet.
Cellaring: Store away from heat and light, but not in the refrigerator.
Optimal time to enjoy: Vigneto Giardino displays its truest characteristics--crisp, fresh, and fruity--if consumed in the year after vintage. However, in the following years, if ellared under proper conditions, intensity of flavours and fruitiness will lessen somewhat, but the wine-lover may be pleasantly surprised by a greater complexity on nose and palate.
What Does It Taste Like?
Vigneto Giardino displays its truest characteristics--crisp, fresh, and fruity--if consumed in the year after vintage. However, in the following years, if cellared under proper conditions, intensity of flavors and fruitiness will lessen somewhat, but the wine-lover may be pleasantly surprised by a greater complexity on the nose and palate.
This single vineyard cru of Valdobbiadene is the estate’s flagship Prosecco. Recognized by Gambero Rosso as one of Italy’s top Proseccos year after year. Rich, supple, elegant and full-bodied, it is an unusually long-lived spumante. Great as an aperitif or at the end of dinner with fresh fruits.“Spring in a glass.”
Ratings & Reviews
91 Points - Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar:
"Bright,
gold-tinged straw-yellow. White peach, apricot and sweet butter
complement pear and tangerine nuances on the captivating, complex nose.
Nicely concentrated orchard fruit and floral flavors on the palate,
along with an excellent sugar/acid balance. Impressively complex on the
long, creamy finish, which features persistent mineral and citrus
notes." - Ian D'Agata (Sept/Oct '11)
91 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (2009 vintage):
"The 2009 Prosecco Dry Superiore Vigneto Giardino is made in a more overt style. Minerality takes a back seat to a decidedly up-front expression of ripe peaches and flowers. The Giardino also has the highest residual sugar of these offerings, which comes through in the wine's weight and richness. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2011." - Antonio Galloni (8/2010)
Top 100 Wineries of 2009 - Wine & Spirits Magazine
