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Structure
Drinking window
Best 1 to 4 years from vintage.
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In the glass
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.More wines for dessert →
- Light panna cotta Creamy texture of the wine cushions the rich set cream of panna cotta.More wines for dessert →
With cheese
How to serve Bisol Cartizze Valdobbiadene Superiore di Cartizze
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. 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.
- 1875Bisol family documented owning Cartizze parcels in estate records.
- 1969Cartizze 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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