Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG

Cuvée del Fondatore Graziano Merotto

BRUT - VINTAGE - RIVE DI COL SAN MARTINO

The Founder's Cuvée is the result of over 50 years of experience gained by Graziano Merotto among his beloved vineyards. The grapes come from the Rive of Col San Martino, parcels 86-826 at about 230 meters above sea level.

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Alcohol Content

11.5%

Residual
Sugar

6.9 g/L

Serving Temperature

6-8°C

Sizes

0,75 L - 1,5 L
3 L - 6 L

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Technical-identifying characteristics

Grape Varieties: 100% Glera
Pressure at 20°C: 5 bar
Vineyard Origin: Col San Martino
Vineyard Location: parcels 86 – 121 – 606 – 436
Average Altitude: 230 meters above sea level
Average Annual Production of Bottles: approximately 33,000
Average Annual Production of Magnums: approximately 670
Average Annual Production of Jeroboams: approximately 10

Winemaking Process

Pellicular maceration and soft pressing; the resulting must is then placed directly into an autoclave for the sparkling process for approximately 60 days; it then rests on its own yeasts for another 120 days or so.

Organoleptic Properties

Appearance: straw yellow color; creamy and bright foam; silky perlage with a texture of fine bubbles.
Aroma: delicate and intense, revealing immediate hints of white fruits and citrus, accompanied by pleasant floral sensations and a mineral undertone.
Taste: fresh and savory, with excellent volume and balance, creating a highly enjoyable experience.
Aftertaste: intensifies and lingers with the fruity and floral notes from the bouquet, leaving a persistent finish.