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 DryLong And Floral finish

Aroma: ripe apricot, white peach, honeyed floral, almond

Palate: tropical fruit, cream, delicate honey, fine mineral

Col Vetoraz is uniquely positioned above Santo Stefano at the edge of the Cartizze hill, giving its Cartizze expression exceptional altitude and south-facing exposure. The result is an opulent, aromatic Cartizze with great aromatic intensity and length.

What it pairs with

  • Millefoglie pastry with custard
    Creamy custard and the wine's honey-cream texture are mutually enhancing.
  • Sauteed scallops with vanilla butter
    Floral and off-dry character harmonises with vanilla-scented shellfish.
  • Peach gelato
    Stone-fruit in both the wine and gelato create a seamless pairing.

How to serve Col Vetoraz 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. Millefoglie pastry with custard, Sauteed scallops with vanilla butter, Peach gelato. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Col Vetoraz was founded in 1993 specifically to produce Cartizze and premium Prosecco Superiore from the hillsides above Santo Stefano. The winery sits at higher elevation than most Valdobbiadene estates, exploiting the cooler microclimate for aromatic complexity.

  1. 1993: Col Vetoraz founded by three families above Santo Stefano, with Cartizze as the core focus.

Facts

Producer
Col Vetoraz Spumanti · visiting guide
Grapes
Glera
Classification
Valdobbiadene Superiore di Cartizze DOCG
Oak
No oak; Charmat method
ABV
11.5%
Price
EUR 30-45 at retail
Drinking window
1-4 from vintage
First vintage
1993

Frequently asked about Col Vetoraz Valdobbiadene Superiore di Cartizze

What does Col Vetoraz Valdobbiadene Superiore di Cartizze taste like?

On the nose, ripe apricot, white peach, honeyed floral, almond. On the palate, tropical fruit, cream, delicate honey, fine mineral. Structurally light-bodied, medium acidity with a long and floral finish. Col Vetoraz is uniquely positioned above Santo Stefano at the edge of the Cartizze hill, giving its Cartizze expression exceptional altitude and south-facing exposure. The result is an opulent, aromatic Cartizze with great aromatic intensity and length.

When should I drink Col Vetoraz 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 Col Vetoraz Valdobbiadene Superiore di Cartizze?

Millefoglie pastry with custard is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Sauteed scallops with vanilla butter and Peach gelato. Creamy custard and the wine's honey-cream texture are mutually enhancing.

What grapes are in Col Vetoraz Valdobbiadene Superiore di Cartizze?

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

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