In the glass
Aroma: green apple, citrus peel, white flowers, saline
Palate: lemon curd, chalk mineral, crisp apple, dry bread
Brut Nature (zero dosage, under 3 g/l residual sugar) is the driest legal Prosecco style. Ius Naturae showcases the natural grape sugar without added liqueur, emphasising Glera's inherent acidity and mineral character.
What it pairs with
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Oysters on the half-shell
Zero-dosage dryness and saline thread is the ideal backdrop for briny oysters. -
Sashimi
Clean and racy finish cleanses the palate between delicate slices of raw fish. -
Burrata with lemon dressing
The wine's citrus and chalk echoes a lemon-dressed fresh cheese.
How to serve Bortolomiol Ius Naturae Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore Brut Nature
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. Oysters on the half-shell, Sashimi, Burrata with lemon dressing. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
The Brut Nature style emerged in Prosecco in the 2010s as producers responded to demand for drier, lower-intervention expressions. Bortolomiol's Ius Naturae (Latin: 'natural law') was one of the first dedicated zero-dosage Valdobbiadene DOCG releases, reflecting Giuliana Bortolomiol's commitment to minimal intervention.
- 2014 — Bortolomiol releases Ius Naturae as a zero-dosage Brut Nature expression of Valdobbiadene DOCG.
Facts
- Producer
- Bortolomiol
- Grapes
- Glera
- Classification
- Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG
- Oak
- No oak; extended Charmat with zero dosage
- ABV
- 11.0%
- Price
- EUR 15-22 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1-3 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2014
Frequently asked about Bortolomiol Ius Naturae Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore Brut Nature
What does Bortolomiol Ius Naturae Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore Brut Nature taste like?
On the nose, green apple, citrus peel, white flowers, saline. On the palate, lemon curd, chalk mineral, crisp apple, dry bread. Structurally light-bodied, racy acidity with a taut and clean finish. Brut Nature (zero dosage, under 3 g/l residual sugar) is the driest legal Prosecco style. Ius Naturae showcases the natural grape sugar without added liqueur, emphasising Glera's inherent acidity and mineral character.
When should I drink Bortolomiol Ius Naturae Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore Brut Nature?
Drink 1-3 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Bortolomiol Ius Naturae Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore Brut Nature?
Oysters on the half-shell is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Sashimi and Burrata with lemon dressing. Zero-dosage dryness and saline thread is the ideal backdrop for briny oysters.
What grapes are in Bortolomiol Ius Naturae Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore Brut Nature?
The blend is Glera. The wine is classified as Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG.