Cartizze Superiore DOCG Zardetto
| Sommelier score | 92/100 | 2024 |
| Winery | Zardetto |
| Denomination | Cartizze Docg |
| Grapes | 100% Glera |
| Alcohol content | 11,50% |
| Cl | 75cl |
| Sulfites | Contains sulphites |
| Code ICQRF | TV 10105 |
| Winery headquarter | Zardetto - Conegliano (TV) - Via delle Foibe, 18 |
| Bottle size | Standard bottle |
| Combination | Cold cuts and salami, Aperitif, Crustaceans, Appetizers, Warm fish appetizers, Sushi-sashimi, Steamed fish Hors d'oeuvres, Spaghetti with clams |
| Region | Venetian (Italy) |
| Style | Light and fresh |
| Wine list | Cartizze Valdobbiadene |
This wine was strongly wanted by the founder of the Zardetto winery. Pino Zardetto was so in love with the Cartizze that he converted it in the main sparkling wine of the winery. His son, Fabio, by working in the same territories and farmers he could reoffer this wonderful wine which represents the history of this land. The precious result is produced in limited quantities with very selected grapes of the core of Cartizze. This wine has a DOCG Valdobbiadene Superiore di Cartizze denomination. It is a Millesimato and it is produced by 100% Glera grapes. All the vines used for the production of the Valdobbiadene Superiore of Cartizze are cultivated in the Saccol di Valdobbiadene area in the core of the DOCG. The manual harvest takes place in September.
Characteristics of the Cartizze Superiore Zardetto wine
The Valdobbiadene Superiore di Cartizze DOCG wine has a limpid and bright straw yellow color. It has a persistent foam with a fine grain. The scent is recognizable. It has an exalting floral aroma which expresses apple and wisteria hints. The taste is balanced between a sweet and sapid aroma which confers to the Cartizze sparkling wine a natural and fresh harmony which is very elegant and refined.
Suggested pairings with this Cartizze DOCG
The sparkling Cartizze Superiore DOCG wine of Zardetto is perfect with fresh desserts. It is perfect also in flûte wine glasses and it has to be served at 7°C.
