Structure

Bodylight
Aciditymedium
Sweetnessoff dry
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 1 to 4 years from vintage.
vintage1 yrs4 yrs8 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Light-bodiedMedium acidityOff DrySoft And Lingering finish

Aroma: ripe peach, tropical fruit, acacia honey, apricot

Palate: candied pear, lychee, cream, white flowers

Rich and aromatic expression from the 107-ha Cartizze grand cru hill. Bisol's long tenure on the hill and multi-generational vine stock give this off-dry sparkler a layered complexity unusual in Prosecco.

What it pairs with

  • Pandoro and panetone (Christmas pastries)
    The off-dry, honey-toned Cartizze is the traditional Venetian match for festive pastry.
  • Peach tart
    Stone fruit notes in the wine mirror the fruit in the tart for a seamless pairing.
  • Light panna cotta
    Creamy texture of the wine cushions the rich set cream of panna cotta.

How to serve Bisol Cartizze Valdobbiadene Superiore di Cartizze

Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
  2. Serve at 6-8°C. Cellar temperature (6-8°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a tulip flute , the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Pandoro and panetone (Christmas pastries), Peach tart, Light panna cotta. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

The Bisol family has owned vines on the Cartizze hill since at least the 19th century. The Cartizze designation is the apex of the Valdobbiadene DOCG hierarchy: 107 ha of single hill shared by approximately 140 growers. Bisol is consistently among the top references for the designation.

  1. 1875: Bisol family documented owning Cartizze parcels in estate records.
  2. 1969: Cartizze granted its own recognition within the Valdobbiadene DOC.

Facts

Producer
Bisol 1542 · visiting guide
Grapes
Glera
Classification
Valdobbiadene Superiore di Cartizze DOCG
Oak
No oak; Charmat method in temperature-controlled tanks
ABV
11.5%
Price
EUR 30-50 at retail
Drinking window
1-4 from vintage
First vintage
1875

Frequently asked about Bisol Cartizze Valdobbiadene Superiore di Cartizze

What does Bisol Cartizze Valdobbiadene Superiore di Cartizze taste like?

On the nose, ripe peach, tropical fruit, acacia honey, apricot. On the palate, candied pear, lychee, cream, white flowers. Structurally light-bodied, medium acidity with a soft and lingering finish. Rich and aromatic expression from the 107-ha Cartizze grand cru hill. Bisol's long tenure on the hill and multi-generational vine stock give this off-dry sparkler a layered complexity unusual in Prosecco.

When should I drink Bisol Cartizze Valdobbiadene Superiore di Cartizze?

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 Bisol Cartizze Valdobbiadene Superiore di Cartizze?

Pandoro and panetone (Christmas pastries) is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Peach tart and Light panna cotta. The off-dry, honey-toned Cartizze is the traditional Venetian match for festive pastry.

What grapes are in Bisol Cartizze Valdobbiadene Superiore di Cartizze?

The blend is Glera. The wine is classified as Valdobbiadene Superiore di Cartizze DOCG.

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