Local Wine Tasting Experience in Verona City Center
Discover four wines from Verona & Veneto region with local pairings in a wine bar located in the city center. A sommelier will provide insights in a fine tasting experience.
Structure
Drinking window
Best 1 to 3 years from vintage.
vintage1 yrs3 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
Aroma: ripe pear, white peach, elderflower, light honey
Palate: soft peach, melon, delicate sweetness, citrus finish
The Extra Dry expression from Col Vetoraz's elevated hilltop estate. Off-dry with gentle floral sweetness; the altitude of the estate prevents the Extra Dry from tipping into overripe territory, maintaining freshness.
What it pairs with
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Mixed cured meats (salumi misti)
Off-dry sweetness counterbalances the saltiness of cured meats. -
Fried zucchini flowers with ricotta
Light sweetness and fine mousse complement the delicate filling.
How to serve Col Vetoraz Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore Extra Dry
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. Mixed cured meats (salumi misti), Fried zucchini flowers with ricotta. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
The Extra Dry was added to the Col Vetoraz range a few years after founding, responding to the category's dominance in Italian aperitivo culture. As with the Brut, the estate's altitude at Santo Stefano gives the Extra Dry a lift of freshness unusual in the style.
- 1995: Col Vetoraz adds Extra Dry to the range alongside the Brut and Cartizze.
Facts
- Producer
- Col Vetoraz Spumanti · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Glera
- Classification
- Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG
- Oak
- No oak; Charmat method
- ABV
- 11.0%
- Price
- EUR 13-18 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1-3 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1995
Frequently asked about Col Vetoraz Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore Extra Dry
What does Col Vetoraz Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore Extra Dry taste like?
On the nose, ripe pear, white peach, elderflower, light honey. On the palate, soft peach, melon, delicate sweetness, citrus finish. Structurally light-bodied, medium acidity with a aromatic and gently sweet finish. The Extra Dry expression from Col Vetoraz's elevated hilltop estate. Off-dry with gentle floral sweetness; the altitude of the estate prevents the Extra Dry from tipping into overripe territory, maintaining freshness.
When should I drink Col Vetoraz Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore Extra Dry?
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 Col Vetoraz Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore Extra Dry?
Mixed cured meats (salumi misti) is the canonical pairing; Fried zucchini flowers with ricotta is the other strong match. Off-dry sweetness counterbalances the saltiness of cured meats.
What grapes are in Col Vetoraz Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore Extra Dry?
The blend is Glera. The wine is classified as Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG.
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