Ratings
FE 91 · WE 89 · Falstaff 92 · JS 90.
Identity
| Producer | Ruggeri & C. Srl |
| Year | NV |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Classification | DOC |
| Grapes | 85% Glera, 10% Verdiso, 5% Perera |
| Color | White |
| Sweetness | Brut |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Very pale straw yellow with greenish glints, perfect clarity with abundant, persistent, fine perlage. |
| Aroma | Flowery sensations merging into a typically fruity harmonious complexity with intense aromas reminiscent of golden apple, white flowers, acacia blossom, pear, lemon, honeydew melon. |
| Palate | Fresh, delicate, balanced palate with nice creaminess, brisk acidity, lively mouthfeel with persistent bubbles, light-bodied and dry with a balanced structure. |
| Finish | Long fruity finish with a nice touch of lemon on the mid-palate. |
| Food Pairing | Hors d’oeuvres, light first courses, shellfish, sushi, light fish dishes, antipasto, cured meats, almonds, spicy Asian food, vegetable couscous. |
| Serving Temp | 6 |
| Aging Potential | Not specified |
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 |
| Sugar (g/l) | 12.00 |
| Aging Process | Slow second refermentation in large sealed vats at 14-15°C; white vinification off the skins at a controlled temperature of 18°C for around 8 days. |
| Fermentation | Second refermentation in large sealed tanks at 12-14°C (approx. 54-57°F). |
Terroir
| Altitude (m) | Not specified |
| Soil | Hillsides of the first slopes of the Dolomite mountains, northern part of the Province of Treviso. |
| Vine Age | Old vines for Verdiso and Perera grapes. |
| Harvest Type | manual |
| Harvest Desc | Harvest period in the second part of September; manual harvesting on steep slopes. |
Interesting facts
| Ruggeri winery was founded in 1950 by Giustino Bisol; the family has a centuries-old tradition in Valdobbiadene; the winery produces about 1 million bottles annually, focusing on high-quality Prosecco; it uses small amounts of ancient local grapes Verdiso and Perera to add complexity. |
Logistics
| Barcode | Not specified |
| Weight | Not specified |
| Cork | natural cork |