In the glass
Aroma: white peach, golden apple, lime zest, hawthorn
Palate: stone fruit, mineral, fine citrus acidity, long cream
One of the most admired single-vineyard Rive expressions in the Conegliano Valdobbiadene DOCG. The Giardino parcel sits on the steep Colbertaldo hillside; steep gradient, poor soils and attentive pruning give the wine its notable concentration and precision.
What it pairs with
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Grilled lobster
Precision acidity and stone-fruit lift complement the sweetness of lobster. -
Vitello tonnato
The wine's citrus freshness cuts through the tuna-cream dressing on veal. -
Asparagus with hollandaise
Mineral acidity contrasts with rich hollandaise while echoing the green vegetable.
How to serve Adami Vigneto Giardino Rive di Colbertaldo Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore Brut
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 6-8°C. Cellar temperature (6-8°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a tulip flute , the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Grilled lobster, Vitello tonnato, Asparagus with hollandaise. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
The Vigneto Giardino (garden vineyard) has been in the Adami family for generations. When the Consorzio launched the Rive category in 2009 to identify single-municipality harvests, Adami released a Rive bottling in the inaugural year. Rive di Colbertaldo is one of the forty-plus individual Rive denominations.
- 2009 — Rive category launched; Adami's Vigneto Giardino on Colbertaldo hillside included from the first vintage.
Facts
- Producer
- Adami
- Grapes
- Glera
- Classification
- Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG Rive di Colbertaldo
- Oak
- No oak; Charmat method with controlled temperature
- ABV
- 11.5%
- Price
- EUR 22-32 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1-4 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2009
Frequently asked about Adami Vigneto Giardino Rive di Colbertaldo Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore Brut
What does Adami Vigneto Giardino Rive di Colbertaldo Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore Brut taste like?
On the nose, white peach, golden apple, lime zest, hawthorn. On the palate, stone fruit, mineral, fine citrus acidity, long cream. Structurally light-bodied, high acidity with a long and precise finish. One of the most admired single-vineyard Rive expressions in the Conegliano Valdobbiadene DOCG. The Giardino parcel sits on the steep Colbertaldo hillside; steep gradient, poor soils and attentive pruning give the wine its notable concentration and precision.
When should I drink Adami Vigneto Giardino Rive di Colbertaldo Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore Brut?
Drink 1-4 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Adami Vigneto Giardino Rive di Colbertaldo Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore Brut?
Grilled lobster is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Vitello tonnato and Asparagus with hollandaise. Precision acidity and stone-fruit lift complement the sweetness of lobster.
What grapes are in Adami Vigneto Giardino Rive di Colbertaldo Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore Brut?
The blend is Glera. The wine is classified as Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG Rive di Colbertaldo.