Bisol1542
Cartizze Dry, Valdobbiadene Superiore di Cartizze DOCG
Cartizze refers to a hilltop area in Valdobbiadene above 1,000 ft characterized by rocky terrain that winds along the crest of the steep hillside. Benefiting from firm rock and crumbly stone, complete sunlight exposure and continuous ventilation, this microclimate is an area of rare value. In Cartizze, Glera ripens at a slower rate and, consequently, enjoys a richer, more harmonious acidity. The 260 acres of Cartizze are owned by 140 growers. Bisol’s flagship holding is 7 acres and it is considered to be of the highest quality, or even the “Grand Cru” of Prosecco.
The Cartizze hillside, with its friable soil covering a layer of rocky terrain, lends a notable acidity to the grape, which is balanced by the natural sugars drawn out and preserved by the manual methods of cultivation. A perfect combination of ancient marine soils and a nature-kissed microclimate located roughly 300m above sea level.
- Region
- Veneto
- Appellation
- Valdobbiadene Superiore di Cartizze DOCG
- Varietal Composition
- Glera
- Aging
- Brief aging on the lees before the second fermentation.
- Alcohol
- 11.5%
This 'Grand Cru' of prosecco is straw yellow with a fine, lively and persistent perlage. The bouquet is elegant with scents of wildflowers, pleasantly fruity with notes of apples, pears and peaches.
Vinous
92 Points
2023
"Delicate and finessed, the 2023 Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore di Cartizze slowly evolves its bouquet of peach sorbet, green melon, mint leaf and chamomile aromas. It’s beautifully balanced between sweetness and tension, with ripe orchard fruit notes and confectionary spices swirling across a wave of juicy acidity. Everything is perfectly in place as the 2023 displays a beautiful harmony, leaving a cascade of inner florals and hints of candied citrus."
— Eric Guido, 2024
