Ratings
FAL 94 · WE 91
Identity
| Producer | Ruggeri & C. Srl |
| Year | NV |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Classification | DOCG |
| Grapes | 85% Glera |
| Color | White |
| Sweetness | Brut |
Tasting
| Color Desc | straw yellow |
| Aroma | pear, apple, lemon zest, pink grapefruit, quince, acacia, white flowers, aromatic herbs |
| Palate | crisp, fresh, elegant, savory, with cutting acidity, minerality, and balanced sweetness |
| Finish | elegant, long, balanced, with mineral notes |
| Food Pairing | seafood risotto, sushi, fish tartare, crustaceans, molluscs |
| Serving Temp | 6-8 |
| Aging Potential | Drink from 2024 to 2026 |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGH
Body (1-5)
AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
AVERAGE
Enology
| ABV % | 11.5 |
| Sugar (g/l) | 8.00 |
| Aging Process | Produced using the Charmat method (Martinotti method) with extended yeast contact beyond 3 months and long bottle aging before release. |
| Fermentation | Fermentation in autoclaves (Charmat method) at a controlled temperature of around 16°C. |
Terroir
| Soil | clay, sand, limestone |
| Vine Age | heritage of about 2,500 nearly 100-year-old plants for Glera |
| Harvest Type | manual |
| Harvest Desc | Harvesting is carried out only at the time of full maturity - in the second half of September. |
Interesting facts
| Ruggeri is a historic winery founded in 1950 with a deeply rooted tradition in Valdobbiadene. The Cartizze hill is considered the 'Grand Cru' of Prosecco. The winery uses a unique method with extended yeast contact and long bottle aging to enhance quality. |
Logistics
| Cork | screw cap |