Identity
| Producer | Ruggeri & C. Srl |
| Year | N.V. (Non-Vintage) |
| Vol | 1.5 |
| Classification | DOCG |
| Grapes | 100% Glera |
| Color | White |
| Sweetness | Dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Slightly greenish, brilliant straw-yellow with persistent fine perlage |
| Aroma | Golden apple, pear, white flowers, quince, Nashi pear, floral background |
| Palate | Dry, fresh, lean, soft, rounded, balanced, delicate, pleasantly acidulous, zesty, with good length and fruity finish |
| Finish | Good aftertaste with mineral facets reflecting limestone and marl soils, long and pleasant |
| Food Pairing | Seafood appetizers, vegetable appetizers, salty appetizers, crustaceans, molluscs, poultry, grilled turkey rump |
| Serving Temp | 8-10 °C |
| Aging Potential | 3 years |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
LOWER THAN AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
LOW
Enology
| ABV % | 11.0 |
| Aging Process | Fermentation by Charmat method; after blending, further aging in bottle for several months before disgorging |
| Fermentation | Fermentation of base wines followed by Charmat method for sparkling wine production |
Terroir
| Soil | Soils dominated by limestone and marl |
| Harvest Type | manual |
| Harvest Desc | Grapes are hand-picked from steep slopes in the Valdobbiadene DOCG area, considered heroic viticulture due to terrain difficulty |
Interesting facts
| Ruggeri is a historic winery founded in 1950 by Giustino Bisol, known for high-quality Prosecco from Valdobbiadene DOCG. The vineyards are on steep Prealpine hills, requiring heroic viticulture. The wine is a benchmark for Prosecco Superiore with refined elegance and typicality of the Valdobbiadene territory. |